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NORTHWEST East Oregonian Page 2A Might Oregon kill ‘kicker tax’ rebate to help education? PORTLAND (AP) — Momentum is building to end the only-in-Oregon approach of issuing tax rebates in order to build reserves for schools. The Oregonian/Oregon- Live reports that if Ore- gon economists’ predic- tions hold, taxpayers will receive up to $724 million worth of “kicker” rebates when they file their income taxes in 2020. Right now, the median state resident with roughly $36,000 a year in adjusted gross income can expect a tax credit of about $175 in 2020. But it’s possible voters will decide to instead send the money to a rainy day fund for schools that the state could tap during eco- nomic downturns. Business leaders who gathered in Portland on BRIEFLY ity it will be for Demo- crats to change the kicker, as they aim to pass major climate change legislation and raise billions in fees and taxes to fund Medicaid and education. Sen. Mark Hass, D-Bea- verton, is chair of the Ore- gon Senate Committee on Finance and Revenue. On Tuesday, he expressed sup- port for the idea of ending the kicker. “I would love to redi- rect it to the rainy-day fund,” Hass said on Tues- day, noting that Oregon’s dependence on income taxes exposes the state to wild fluctuations in reve- nue. “The next best thing to a major structural reform is to have a strong rainy-day fund to cushion the inevita- ble downturns we have. It’s poor public policy to begin with.” Monday said polling showed more than 60 per- cent of respondents would support such a change. Jer- emy Rogers, vice president of the Oregon Business Council, told attendees at the Oregon Leadership Summit that lawmakers could refer the question to voters in the May 2019 election. It was the latest sign that the idea is gaining momen- tum, six years after voters approved ending the kicker rebate on corporate taxes. Under Oregon’s Con- stitution, the unique kicker tax rebate is triggered when tax revenues for a two-year budget cycle come in more than 2 percent above econ- omists’ forecast from the start of the cycle. One question heading into the legislative ses- sion is how high a prior- Lawsuit: Family dog died from pharmacy error PORTLAND (AP) — A Portland area couple, who say their Labrador retriever died after a Walmart phar- macy gave them the wrong medicine has filed a $10,000 lawsuit. The Oregonian/Ore- gonLive reports Elise and Nick Carter say the phar- what happened. The suit says Bailey’s veterinarian diagnosed the 10-year-old with diabetes on Nov. 29, 2016, and the Carters went to the Wood Village Walmart Super- center pharmacy to have a Novalin N insulin prescrip- tion filled. macy made an error that cost them and their three children their family dog, Bailey. Walmart spokesman Randy Hargrove told the newspaper that because the suit was just filed, the com- pany hasn’t had an oppor- tunity yet to investigate Forecast for Pendleton Area TODAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY Freezing fog, then cloudy; cold Low clouds, fog breaking Mostly cloudy and chilly Cloudy, rain and ice possible A chance for snow or fl urries 32° 17° 34° 23° PENDLETON TEMPERATURE FORECAST 37° 25° 37° 32° 43° 35° Train carrying load of logs derails in Oregon’s capital SALEM (AP) — A train carrying a load of logs derailed near downtown Salem, causing authorities to close several roads. The derailment occurred Tuesday night in an indus- trial area a few blocks north of downtown. Several railroad cars loaded with dozens of heavy logs remained off the tracks Wednesday, but the logs had not spilled off the railroad cars. By late Tuesday night, two Salem thoroughfares had reopened to traffic. Rail- road crews decoupled the derailed cars from the rest of the train, allowing the loco- motive and numerous cars to continue on their way. A crane stood nearby to pluck logs from the railroad cars so they could be moved back onto the tracks. Trains frequently pass through Oregon’s capital city. Salem police said no haz- ardous materials were on board the derailed train. ‘Decorative panel’ falls from tram, hits pedestrian PORTLAND (AP) — Authorities say a 35-square- foot metal panel fell an esti- mated 130 feet from the Portland Aerial Tram, hit- ting a 21-year-old woman in the head as she walked down the stairway of a Southwest Portland pedestrian bridge. The Oregonian/Oregon- Live reports Portland Fire & Rescue responded to the incident at about 11:45 a.m. Tuesday. The woman had walked across the Darlene Hooley HERMISTON TEMPERATURE FORECAST 35° 21° 34° 24° 37° 25° 36° 29° OREGON FORECAST PENDLETON through 3 p.m. yest. HIGH LOW TEMP. Seattle Olympia 44/29 41/21 32/18 37/16 Longview Kennewick Walla Walla 32/20 Lewiston 43/25 33/21 Astoria 47/30 Pullman Yakima 35/16 34/19 Portland Hermiston 44/29 The Dalles 35/21 Salem Pendleton 27/10 Corvallis 42/22 29/15 PRECIPITATION John Day Eugene Bend 42/24 33/14 32/15 Ontario 31/16 Caldwell Burns 34° 30° 41° 29° 63° (1946) 1° (2013) 24 hours ending 3 p.m. Month to date Normal month to date Year to date Last year to date Normal year to date Albany 42/23 0.00" 0.01" 0.27" 6.97" 8.77" 8.74" WINDS (in mph) 29/15 24/2 0.00" 0.01" 0.23" 8.88" 15.33" 11.70" through 3 p.m. yest. HIGH LOW Yesterday Normals Records La Grande 44/24 24 hours ending 3 p.m. Month to date Normal month to date Year to date Last year to date Normal year to date TEMP. 32/17 37/23 27° 24° 41° 28° 66° (1944) 1° (1972) HERMISTON Enterprise Today 48/26 Fri. NE 3-6 N 3-6 Boardman Pendleton Medford NE 3-6 NNW 3-6 SUN AND MOON Klamath Falls 36/16 Forecasts and graphics provided by AccuWeather, Inc. ©2018 Sunrise today Sunset tonight Moonrise today Moonset today New Oregon Public Broadcasting Tyler Watson, a 20-year- old Oregonian, settled his age discrimination lawsuit last month against Dick’s Sporting Goods. In February, the retailer changed its fire- arms policy, raising the min- imum age to buy a gun to 21. Soon after the change, Watson attempted to by a .22 caliber Ruger rifle and was turned away. The legal age to buy a gun in Oregon is 18, but Dick’s made the decision to raise the minimum age after the store learned a 19-year- old school shooter in Park- 7:21 a.m. 4:11 p.m. 6:29 a.m. 4:13 p.m. First Full WINSTON (AP) — Authorities say a 57-year- old man died in an industrial accident at a logging site south of Eugene. The World reports some- one called 911 at about 9:30 a.m. Tuesday requesting medical help for a man who was injured while working on a piece of equipment. Richard Allen Smith of Tenmile died at the scene. The Douglas County Medical Examiner’s Office Three jail officers acquitted in inmate’s death MADRAS (AP) — A judge has found three Jeffer- son County Jail corrections officers not guilty of crimi- nally negligent homicide in a man’s death. KTVZ-TV reports Crook County Circuit Judge Daina Vitolins decided Tuesday that evidence presented at trial was insufficient to prove the dep- uties’ failure to more quickly summon medical care was the cause of James Wippel’s death. Prosecutors accused Cpl. Anthony Hansen and dep- uties Michael Durkan and Cory Skidgel of ignoring medical issues leading to the death of the 59-year-old from a burst ulcer. The Portland man was arrested on drug charges in April 2017. Wippel died two days later at the jail. Vitolins said no one was able to testify to the critical question of when it was too late for medical treatment to save Wippel. Dec 15 land, Florida, had legally bought a firearm from one of its stores. The corporation encouraged the government to similarly raise the federal age for purchase. Lawyers for both Watson and Dick’s declined to com- ment, saying the settlement details are confidential. Jim Oleske, a professor at Lewis and Clark Law School specializing in anti-discrimi- nation law, said people settle for a variety of reasons, but he thinks Watson had a good case against Dick’s. “From the text of the stat- ute, it looked like a very strong case,” said Oleske. Oleske said it’s unusual that Dick’s hasn’t changed its policy as a result of the settlement. “Any other individual could go into any one of their stores, attempt to make a purchase and if they’re turned away bring a law- suit,” he said. “The question is, why is Dick’s settling?” Earlier this week, Forbes reported that Dick’s is consid- ering removing all hunting gear from its stores, and has already done so in 10 pilot stores. Walmart also raised the minimum age to buy a fire- arm and Watson has a similar lawsuit pending against them. McKay Creek Estates NATIONAL EXTREMES Dec 6 Authorities: Man dies at logging site is investigating the death. Last FREE Cognitive Screening Yesterday’s National Extremes: (for the 48 contiguous states) High 80° in Key West, Fla. Low -30° in Daniel, Wyo. Pedestrian Bridge when she was hit by the falling metal. Fire bureau spokesperson Lt. Rich Chatman said the woman suffered minor inju- ries and didn’t ask for further treatment. It’s unclear what caused the piece to plunge the esti- mated 130 feet to the bridge below. The tram, which opened in 2006, is owned by the city. Some 10,000 people ride it between Oregon Health & Science University’s Mar- quam Hill and waterfront campuses each day. Dick’s Sporting Goods settles lawsuit over gun sale age restrictions PRECIPITATION Moses Lake 41/20 Aberdeen 31/17 33/17 Tacoma Yesterday Normals Records Spokane Wenatchee 44/28 AP Photo/Andrew Selsky A train carrying a load of logs is derailed Wednesday near Salem, causing authorities to close several roads. 43° 35° ALMANAC Shown is today’s weather. Temperatures are today’s highs and tonight’s lows. Thursday, December 6, 2018 Dec 22 Dec 29 NATIONAL WEATHER TODAY Is Mom a little more forgetful lately? There are many early warning signs of a potential memory disorder, such as Alzheimer’s disease. That’s why we’re offering a FREE and CONFIDENTIAL cognitive screening. 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