Month: August 2015

Ems still share South Division lead

24 August 2015 Despite two weekend losses; Eugene still tied with Hillsboro The Eugene Emeralds still have a share of first place in the Southern Division, despite losing two out of three games over the weekend. Eugene edged Salem-Keizer Friday night, 7-6 to claim victory in their three game series. […]

NW Sports from the AP

Date: 08/24/2015 05:00 AM AP-NW–1st SportsMinute/308 Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports news from The Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) – Robinson Cano had a two-run homer and Nelson Cruz doubled in two runs to help the Seattle Mariners beat the Chicago White Sox 8-6 yesterday to avoid […]

1st Oregon News Minute from the AP

Date: 08/24/2015 03:59 AM AP-OR–1st NewsMinute/286 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press JOHN DAY, Ore. (AP) – Cooler temperatures and reduced winds helped firefighters who were battling a large wildfire in Oregon south of the towns of John Day and Canyon City. The lightning-caused Canyon-Creek Complex […]

Fire restrictions tightened and clarified

21 August 2015 Mowing banned between 11 AM and 8 PM The Oregon Department of Forestry relaxed some fire restrictions along the coast slightly Thursday; allowing limited logging and other industrial operations in forests. But Siuslaw Valley Fire Chief Jim Langborg said those will be allowed only by special permit. […]

NW Sports from the AP

Date: 08/21/2015 04:59 AM AP-NW–SportsMinute/246 Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports news from The Associated Press UNDATED (AP) – Two teams with more in common than one might think meet in their second preseason game when Seattle visits Kansas City. Both teams have dynamic defenses, though both […]