Date: 08/11/2015 09:22 AM
AP-OR–2nd NewsMinute/204
Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press
SEASIDE, Ore. (AP) – Seaside officials have all the checkboxes ready for planning their expansion, public transportation, affordable housing — and tsunami preparedness. The Daily Astorian reports during a meeting last week, Planning Commissioners voiced concern over how future tsunamis could affect a new area being brought in to the city’s plan for residential expansion.
JUNCTION CITY, Ore. (AP) – The Junction City Council is considering bans all medical and recreational marijuana retail outlets in the community. The Register-Guard reports that members today will discuss two ordinances restricting marijuana distribution.
TUALATIN, Ore. (AP) – A fire that destroyed a Tualatin home last week – causing $1.4 million damage – has been blamed on an outdoor barbeque grill. Investigators said yesterday the fire started at the rear of the home, where combustible materials were near the grill. The flames spread and the two-story home was quickly engulfed. The fire displaced two people and a dog, but there were no injuries.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – Samantha Wagner and Jennifer Hahn shot 4-under 68 yesterday in the U.S. Women’s Amateur at Portland Golf Club to share the first-round lead in stroke-play qualifying. The top 64 after the second round today will advance to match play.
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