Date: 01/07/2016 09:14 AM
AP-OR–2nd NewsMinute/263
Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – Authorities say they have arrested a woman who falsely reported that her vehicle was stolen with her 4-week-old son still inside the car in West Linn. The Oregonian reports police found the car and baby unharmed yesterday after an Amber Alert was issued. Terra Brandenburg faces several charges, including DUI and child neglect. Responding officers quickly located the vehicle and the child.
YONCALLA, Ore. (AP) – A Douglas County boarding school for troubled teens could shut down over allegations from the state that it allowed students to go hungry and used abusive punishments. The Roseburg News-Review reports state officials notified Scotts Valley School in December that it intended to revoke its license. The school’s director says the allegations are false and he has filed an appeal.
ROSEBURG, Ore. (AP) – An advisory panel says the building at Umpqua Community College where a man killed nine people should be rebuilt. The Oregonian reports a 16-member panel of students, teachers and others say people want the building in Roseburg to look different but remain part of the campus. The college’s board of trustees is expected to approve the plan today.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – Chris Paul had 21 points and 19 assists to lead the Los Angeles Clippers to a 109-98 victory last night over the Portland Trail Blazers, who were without guard CJ McCollum because of a “clerical error.” McCollum was mistakenly left off the team’s active roster that is turned in before the game. Damian Lillard had 20 points and nine assists for the Blazers.
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