Tuesday, September 9, 2008

AMERICA'S HOST: Renee Montagne; NEWSCASTS: Carl Kasell, Jean Cochran
CALIFORNIA/NEVADA HOST: Donna Apidone; NEWSCASTS: Steve Shadley

Here are some highlights of today's show:

The economy can affect all aspects of shopping, even groceries.  KXJZ food reporter Elaine Corn talks with the head of the California Grocers Association at 5:33 and 7:33.

Financial markets around the world reacted favorably to the US government's plan to take over Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. In the United States, the move sent interest rates down raising hopes in the real estate industry that prospective buyers may be ready to enter the housing market. That story airs at 6:10 and 8:10.

One of the Justice Department's top priorities for the next two months is making sure that November's elections run smoothly. The head of the Civil Rights Division is on Capitol Hill today to tell Congress about the Justice Department's plan.  More at 6:40 and 8:40.

Hurricane Ike swept over Cuba today after its high winds and heavy rains devastated other parts of the island. State-run Cuban media reported widespread damage throughout the eastern provinces.  Ike has also killed more than 300 people in Haiti according to officials there.  We'll have that story at 5:21 and 7:21.

Every August and September, in the mountain streams of eastern Oregon, it's not only the bears watching the salmon in shallow waters. There's also a determined fish biologist and underwater photographer. We'll hear more at 7:51.

Thanks for listening.  Enjoy the day.