http://www.koin.com/news/ KOIN 6 Political News en-us Copyright 2010, KOIN. All Rights Reserved. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 05:00:01 GMT Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:10:14 GMT News http://www.koinlocal6.com/Sites/KOIN/images/koin_logo.jpg http://www.koin.com/news/ 129 50 15 http://www.koinlocal6.com:80/content/news/political/story/New-post-created-to-fight-domestic-violence/IthWR2ihIUq12nqTfDFhdw.cspx?rss=1105 http://www.koinlocal6.com:80/content/news/political/story/New-post-created-to-fight-domestic-violence/IthWR2ihIUq12nqTfDFhdw.cspx?rss=1105 Attorney General John Kroger has hired special prosecutor Erin Greenawald will lead the Department of Justice’s domestic violence campaign in her newly created role. KOIN Political Wed, 10 Mar 2010 04:54:32 GMT http://www.koinlocal6.com:80/content/news/political/story/Governor-appoints-Ted-Wheeler-as-interim-state/Px_MJKhOAEm-prYkE5O7nQ.cspx?rss=1105 http://www.koinlocal6.com:80/content/news/political/story/Governor-appoints-Ted-Wheeler-as-interim-state/Px_MJKhOAEm-prYkE5O7nQ.cspx?rss=1105 Governor Ted Kulongoski announced Tuesday he has appointed Ted Wheeler to serve as interim State Treasurer, after Ben Westlund died over the weekend. Those who have officially filed for the... KOIN Political Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:59:53 GMT http://www.koinlocal6.com:80/content/news/political/story/Memorials-set-for-Oregon-Treasurer-Ben-Westlund/6qaCJ3liQ0iOX4SKr4zyDg.cspx?rss=1105 http://www.koinlocal6.com:80/content/news/political/story/Memorials-set-for-Oregon-Treasurer-Ben-Westlund/6qaCJ3liQ0iOX4SKr4zyDg.cspx?rss=1105 Ben Westlund died Sunday in Bend. Two separate memorials are scheduled for Westlund. One will be in Bend and the other in Salem. KOIN Political Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:07:21 GMT http://www.koinlocal6.com:80/content/news/political/story/City-Manager-supports-Police-Chief/9L42r6RTJ0mN9B4H2xCEQg.cspx?rss=1105 http://www.koinlocal6.com:80/content/news/political/story/City-Manager-supports-Police-Chief/9L42r6RTJ0mN9B4H2xCEQg.cspx?rss=1105 The Vancouver city manager has "full confidence" in embattled police chief Clifford Cook, one day after the police union says they want him out. KOIN Political Sat, 06 Mar 2010 00:59:00 GMT http://www.koinlocal6.com:80/content/news/political/story/Grand-Jury-records-released/6Wq_vCDA70KbQN-40xrDig.cspx?rss=1105 http://www.koinlocal6.com:80/content/news/political/story/Grand-Jury-records-released/6Wq_vCDA70KbQN-40xrDig.cspx?rss=1105 The files of the Grand Jury investigation into the Aaron Campbell shooting have been released, a first for such proceedings. KOIN Political Fri, 05 Mar 2010 23:40:00 GMT Grand Jury records released http://www.koinlocal6.com/content/mediacenter/default.aspx?videoid=15157@koin.dayport.com&navCatId=156 http://www.koinlocal6.com:80/content/news/political/story/Vancouver-Police-No-Confidence-in-Chief/pFs8k0JRiU-jwyuIBQ843A.cspx?rss=1105 http://www.koinlocal6.com:80/content/news/political/story/Vancouver-Police-No-Confidence-in-Chief/pFs8k0JRiU-jwyuIBQ843A.cspx?rss=1105 The Vancouver Police Guild voted Thursday night authorizing members to give Police Chief Clifford Cook a vote of “No Confidence” in upcoming ballots. KOIN Political Fri, 05 Mar 2010 04:46:36 GMT http://www.koinlocal6.com:80/news/state/story/Springfield-mayor-out-of-congressional-race/WWipclYuoEWZ1h5GAGTurQ.cspx?rss=1105 http://www.koinlocal6.com:80/news/state/story/Springfield-mayor-out-of-congressional-race/WWipclYuoEWZ1h5GAGTurQ.cspx?rss=1105 Springfield Mayor Sid Leiken is dropping out of the race for the congressional seat held by U.S. Rep. Peter DeFazio and instead plans to run for a seat on the... KOIN Political Thu, 04 Mar 2010 13:23:00 GMT http://www.koinlocal6.com:80/content/news/political/story/Sexual-assault-not-a-preexisting-condition/ZyGkuQOrD02Bif1euZD_Jg.cspx?rss=1105 http://www.koinlocal6.com:80/content/news/political/story/Sexual-assault-not-a-preexisting-condition/ZyGkuQOrD02Bif1euZD_Jg.cspx?rss=1105 A new piece of legislation outlaws insurance companies from discriminating against victims of sexual violence by treating physical or mental injuries sustained as a result of that victimization, as a... KOIN Political Tue, 23 Feb 2010 04:51:35 GMT http://www.koinlocal6.com:80/content/news/political/story/Oregon-Health-Plan/abdjgITCiUexy6K9yemoEw.cspx?rss=1105 http://www.koinlocal6.com:80/content/news/political/story/Oregon-Health-Plan/abdjgITCiUexy6K9yemoEw.cspx?rss=1105 If you are uninsured, you may be eligible for the Oregon Health Plan. Program administrators are still looking for potential low-income candidates to sign up for the reservation list. KOIN Political Tue, 23 Feb 2010 02:28:14 GMT http://www.koinlocal6.com:80/news/state/story/Oregon-Legislature-begins-sessions-last-week/9OYzM3A-1E-JuxsJ2vkRPg.cspx?rss=1105 http://www.koinlocal6.com:80/news/state/story/Oregon-Legislature-begins-sessions-last-week/9OYzM3A-1E-JuxsJ2vkRPg.cspx?rss=1105 The Oregon Legislature is beginning what's expected to be the last week of a February special session. KOIN Political Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:08:18 GMT