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LOCAL NORTHWEST NEWS
Stafford Area Under Threat Of Future Urban Development
 LAKE OSWEGO, OR. -- Fears of urban development are deep-seated in the Lake Oswego, West Linn, and Tualatin areas. Now proposed planning strategy could shape development throughout the region for the next 50 years. Last Thursday ... [More]

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    US: NATIONAL
    Massive school closures in KC to be done by fall

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    SCIENCE
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    WORLD
    China rights record worsening in areas: US

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    BUSINESS
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    CRIMES
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    SPORTS
    Pro Football Hall of Famer Merlin Olsen dies at 69

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    ENTERTAINMENT
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    HEALTH
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    MIDEAST CONFLICT
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    ODD NEWS
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    TERRORISM
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    OBITUARIES
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    ELECTIONS
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