22 August 2014 Curing Congress… Five years ago, Americans’ approval rating of the U.S Congress was at 39-percent. According to a recent Gallup Poll, that has now dropped to just 13 percent. That equates to seven out of eight people surveyed saying they do not approve of Congress. Despite being […]
Month: August 2014
Ems keep playoff lamp dimly lit
22 August 2014 Taking a look at Coast Radio Sports… Playoff hopes for the Eugene Emeralds remain dim, but there is still some light after the Ems topped the Aqua Sox 8-4 last night in Everett. Nick Torres set the tone on the evening with a two-run shot over the […]
2nd Oregon News Minute from the AP
Date: 08/22/2014 09:16 AM AP-OR–2nd NewsMinute/282 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press ALBANY, Ore. (AP) – The Benton County sheriff’s office says a 32-year-old Corvallis man is suspected of being under the influence of drugs when he crashed head-on into a car on Highway 20 at […]
NW Sports from the AP
Date: 08/22/2014 04:59 AM AP-NW–SportsMinute/260 Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports news from The Associated Press SECAUCUS, N.J. (AP) – The Seattle Storm have won the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft lottery. The Tulsa Shock was awarded the second pick last night, with Connecticut picking […]
1st Oregon News Minute from the AP
Date: 08/22/2014 03:59 AM AP-OR–1st NewsMinute/262 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – An Oregon teenager who carved a swastika into another teen’s forehead as he and others tortured the boy has been sentenced to 11 years in prison. The 16-year-old told the […]
Economic summit brings key people to Florence; Interviews set for City Manager finalists
21 August 2014 Oregon Coast Economic Summit Continues in Florence Area There was a U.S. Senator and Congresswoman, representatives of the government agencies, tribal leaders and more mingling yesterday with local officials and business people at Three Rivers Casino. It was the third annual Oregon Coast Economic Summit. It drew […]
NW Sports from the AP
21 August 2014 Taking a look at Coast Radio Sports… A two-run, walkoff homer lifted the Aqua Sox over the Eugene Emeralds, 3-1 last night in Everett. Eugene took a one run lead into the seventh inning before the Sox tied it. It looked like things were headed to extra […]
2nd Oregon News Minute from the AP
Date: 08/21/2014 09:17 AM AP-OR–2nd NewsMinute/253 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press TILLAMOOK, Ore. (AP) – Tillamook County sheriff’s officers say searchers are looking for two missing campers. KATU-TV reports that authorities have been looking for the two men since Tuesday. They left the campground off […]
