AP-NW–SportsMinute/260 Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports news from The Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — George King scored 17 of his 21 points in the first half, helping Colorado run away from Washington State for an 80-56 victory yesterday in the opening round of the Pac-12 […]
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1st Oregon News Minute from the AP
Date: 03/10/2016 03:59 AM AP-OR–1st NewsMinute/270 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – Oregon lawmakers have denied a $17.6 million request to increase community college security in the wake of the Umpqua shooting. The Oregonian reports that lawmakers rejected the $17.6 million proposal […]
Florence Water System good for 30 years
City uses nature to purify drinking water Florence City Councilors heard an update this week on the city’s water system. Public Works Director Mike Miller told them the the 80 acre well-field with 13 wells and the adjacent filtration and treatment plant are in very good condition. Miller also explained […]
Oregon State opens Pac-12 Tourney
Oregon awaits first opponent The men’s Pac-12 basketball tournament gets underway this afternoon in Las Vegas with Stanford and Washington facing off…. The winner will go up against #8 ranked Oregon early tomorrow afternoon. Oregon State and Arizona State are scheduled to tip off at 8:30 this evening. The pregame […]
2nd Oregon News Minute from the AP
Date: 03/09/2016 09:31 AM AP-OR–2nd NewsMinute/243 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press BEND, Ore. (AP) – A bookkeeper for a Sisters construction company has been arrested on charges that she embezzled $430,000 from the company. KTVZ-TV reports that Cheryl Waldron faces 27 felony counts of identity […]
NW Sports from the AP
AP-NW–SportsMinute/283 Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports news from The Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Damian Lillard had 41 points and 11 assists, and the Portland Trail Blazers snapped a three-game losing streak with a 116-109 overtime victory over the Washington Wizards last night. It was […]
1st Oregon News Minute from the AP
Date: 03/09/2016 03:59 AM AP-OR–1st NewsMinute/272 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – Gov. Kate Brown has officially placed herself in the running for Oregon’s gubernatorial election. The former secretary of state took over from John Kitzhaber just over a year ago, after […]
Top school administrator coming from within
Candidate accepts Superintendent offer Siuslaw Middle School Principal Andy Grzeskowiak (grez-KO-wee-ack) has agreed to take the position of Superintendent of Siuslaw Schools. Board Chair Tammy Butler announced yesterday Grzeskowiak signed a contract late last week. But, she stressed, the position will not become official until the board votes on the […]