Month: December 2014

High Wind Warnings – Arson Reward – Heceta Light undergoing repairs

11 December 2014 High Wind Warning – School Closure in Florence Weather forecasters say a deepening low pressure system off the Northern California Coast will track off the Oregon Coast today, reaching the Washington Coast later this afternoon. The strong low will produce very strong, and potentially damaging winds. The […]

Siuslaw Schools Closed

11 December 2014 High Wind Warning – School Closure in Florence The heaviest winds are expected to come ashore on the Central Oregon Coast around midday, and when they do, they could reach 85 miles an hour at times. The National Weather Service has issued a high wind warning today. […]

2nd Oregon News Minute from the AP

Date: 12/11/2014 09:13 AM AP-OR–2nd NewsMinute/237 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – Two lawyers in Portland plan to release “Driving While Black,” a free mobile app that educates people on how to interact with police during traffic stops. Mariann Hyland and Melvin […]

NW Sports from the AP

Date: 12/11/2014 04:59 AM AP-NW–SportsMinute/263 Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports news from The Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Andrew Wiggins had 23 points, 10 rebounds and four assists and the Minnesota Timberwolves stunned the Portland Trail Blazers with a 90-82 victory last night. Corey Brewer had […]

1st Oregon News Minute from the AP

Date: 12/11/2014 03:59 AM AP-OR–1st NewsMinute/248 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press SALEM, Ore. (AP) – Oregon health insurers are urging state lawmakers to act quickly in dissolving Cover Oregon and transferring its authority to other state agencies. Gov. John Kitzhaber and legislative leaders have backed […]

NW Sports from the AP

Date: 12/10/2014 04:59 AM AP-NW–SportsMinute/254 Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports news from The Associated Press AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) – LaMarcus Aldridge had 23 points and 11 rebounds, Wesley Matthews scored 19 points, and the Portland Trail Blazers picked up their fifth straight victory with a […]