The Eugene Emeralds re-took the lead in the West Division of the Northwest League with three straight wins… 1-nothing, 5-1, and 1-nothing… over the Spokane Indians over the weekend. The Ems capitalized on a four game Everett Aqua-Sox losing streak to retake the advantage as they enter the final five […]
Month: August 2011
Oregon Revenue Forecast Down $200-million
SALEM, Ore. (AP) – Oregon’s tax collections will be down nearly $200 million from projections for the two-year state budget cycle that has just begun. The latest forecast from state economists, released to lawmakers on Friday, is unlikely to require any immediate cuts in government spending because it’s early in […]
More Oregon News from the AP
AP-OR–3rd NewsMinute,304 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – Starting today, Portland police are trying something new to crack cold cases: a publicity campaign on TriMet buses. One of the first cases being advertised on a bus billboard today is that of Brian […]
Boat owners facing mandatory inspections
Roadside inspection stations will be set up in several areas of Oregon next Friday to try and stem the tide of invasive species. Oregon State Police will assist the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. They’ll be directing anyone towing or hauling a boat to pull to the side of […]
Fourth Annual Rods and Rhodies two weeks away
Preparations are underway for the fourth annual Rods n’ Rhodies Invitational car show. Organizers say more than one-hundred rods and cruisers will grace Old Town Florence for two days, September 10th and 11th. Bay Street will be closed to traffic for the two-day event allowing pedestrians to stroll through the […]
Blue-Green algae found in Coos County lake
Public health officials are warning residents and visitors to North Coos County to stay away from the water in South Tenmile Lake. Water monitoring has confirmed the presence of toxic blue-green algae. It can produce toxins harmful to humans and animals. Experts say swallowing or inhaling water droplets should be […]
Oregon revenue, economic forecast due this morning
SALEM, Ore. (AP) – State lawmakers will get a fresh picture of Oregon’s tax collections and economic outlook in just a little while. Legislative committees are scheduled this morning to hear the latest quarterly revenue forecast following a period of relatively flat job growth. It will be […]
Oregon News from the AP
AP-OR–2nd NewsMinute,294 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – Federal prosecutors say a gold and silver coin dealer from Tigard has been indicted on 13 counts of mail fraud and wire fraud for taking customers’ money but failing to deliver coins. The U.S. […]
