Date: 05/05/2014 03:59 AM
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Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press
BEND, Ore. (AP) – Nearly 60 percent of Oregon cities and about 70 percent of the state’s counties have adopted temporary bans on medical marijuana dispensaries after a new state law created a window for officials to pass moratoriums. The agency expects to continue receiving more notices.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – Portland Police say a naked man who was reportedly doing pushups in the road was struck and killed by a car. Officers responded after getting a report early yesterday that a naked man was running in traffic. The state medical examiner’s office will conduct an autopsy. Police did not release names.
ASHLAND, Ore. (AP) – Ashland officials say they’re preparing for drought conditions this summer and will likely curtail water supplies as early as June 1. The city says it is taking steps to reduce water use over the next several months, including not planting trees, shrubs or annuals. It’ll also delay watering on city-owned property for as long as possible. The City Administrator says this month’s snowpack, which is the major source of water, is extremely low at only 9 inches.
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) – The utilities serving the Eugene-Springfield metropolitan area say repair costs from February’s snow and ice storm topped $4.5 million. President Barack Obama last month declared four Oregon counties hard hit by winter storms as disaster areas. The utilities have estimated the costs from the storm as they’re seeking federal reimbursement of eligible costs.
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