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Port property sales could benefit infrastructure; Bogus bills; Coast Guard City support sought; Swisshome man dies in Friday motorcycle crash; Minimum wage increase this week

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Proceeds from possible sales could pay port improvements Two properties owned by the Port of Siuslaw could be sold and turned into cash for that agency.  Port Manager Steven Leskin said the former District Office at 1499 Bay Street was the subject of an inquiry earlier this month.  As was […]

Emeralds stand atop Northwest League

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Three weekend wins over Indians After losing the first game of the series Thursday, the Eugene Emeralds stormed back with three straight wins over the Spokane Indians.  The weekend started with a six-run shutout win for the Ems Friday night.  Saturday, the Indians held a one-run lead briefly, but Eugene […]

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AP-NW–Sports Right Now/646 CARDINALS-MARINERS Cardinals hit 6 HRs in 11-6 win over Mariners SEATTLE (AP) — Matt Carpenter and Tommy Pham each homered twice as the St. Louis Cardinals went deep six times in an 11-6 victory over the Seattle Mariners Sunday. Jedd Gyorko and Matt Holliday also homered for […]

Latest Oregon news, sports, business and entertainment

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AP-OR–2nd Right Now/1215 OREGON OCCUPATION-AFTERSHOCKS Oregon refuge takeover is over, but aftershocks remain BURNS, Oregon (AP) — Aftershocks are still shaking the high desert region of Oregon where militia members seized a wildlife refuge in January. Activists have now set up “Camp Freedom” where an occupier was killed, and organized […]

Emergency Services Management Agreement Approved; Fireworks safety stressed; Donations sought for 4th display; Schools required to test for chemicals

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Fire Chief to assume management of ambulance district An agreement that would consolidate upper management of Siuslaw Valley Fire and Rescue along with Western Lane Ambulance has been ratified by both boards of directors. Fire board directors unanimously approved the deal last week. It would have Chief Jim Langborg as […]

Spokane downs Eugene

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Indians overcome slow start The Spokane Indians jumped to a seven run lead in the fifth inning last night, and then barely held on for an 11-9 Northwest League Victory at PK Park over Eugene. Emeralds starter Dylan Cease, in only his second outing since undergoing Tommy John surgery a […]

Latest Northwest sports for Alaska, Oregon and Washington state

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AP-NW–Sports Right Now/1023 Latest Northwest sports for Alaska, Oregon and Washington state MARINERS-TIGERS Tigers win on walk-off wild pitch, earning sweep of Seattle DETROIT (AP) — Pinch runner Cameron Maybin easily scored on a bases-loaded wild pitch by Steve Cishek with two outs in the 10th inning Thursday, giving the […]

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