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The Oregon Board of Higher Education today voted to ask the state to approve $84.3 million in bonds to renovate and expand the Erb Memorial Union at the University of Oregon, subject to satisfactory resolution of a student’s grievance about the validity of a student referendum approving fees that students …

The University of Oregon on Friday confirmed it has booked the Dalai Lama to deliver a lecture at Matthew Knight Arena on May 10.

SUBLIMITY, Ore. — Authorities in Marion County are seeking a man they describe as a possible child predator who tried to coax children to his car and sped off when an adult spotted him.

Oregon’s economy should continue to grow in the coming months, but that growth will probably remain muted, in part, because of expected tighter U.S. fiscal policy, according to a University of Oregon index that tracks the state’s economic activity.

SPRINGFIELD — A Persian cat breeder who stands accused of throwing two of her animals into the Willamette River won’t work with authorities to find homes for her other cats, but has given away some of the felines since she was released from jail last month, police said.

After being “homeless” for 18 months, University of Oregon journalism students have been checking out their new digs this week — and liking the feel of the place. “I feel like I have a place where I belong,” said Jackie Haworth, a sophomore journalism major.

CHESHIRE — An overturned tractor-trailer rig is blocking Highway 36 between Poodle Creek Road and Lawrence Road, east of Cheshire, state transportation officials said. There is no detour established, and motorists are advised to either expect delays or plan an alternate route.

CORVALLIS - If Oregon State is looking for a positive sign after its 72-62 loss to Arizona State on Thursday night, the Beavers might find it Friday. That’s when forward Eric Moreland, suspended for a violation of team rules, might practice.

A Portland duo charged with trying to free from local police on Wednesday in a stolen U-Haul truck were released late Thursday from the Lane County Jail for “capacity based” reasons, jail records show.

PORTLAND — Nike says it has not yet made a decision where to expand in Oregon. A spokeswoman, Mary Remuzzi, said Thursday it’s moving ahead with those plans now that the Legislature acted.