Date: 02/17/2016 09:26 AM AP-OR–2nd NewsMinute/232 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – The former executive director of a Portland nonprofit is facing charges for allegedly embezzling $144,000 from the group. The Oregonian reports that Herman Bryant was indicted Feb. 1 on theft […]
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NW Sports from the AP
Date: 02/17/2016 04:59 AM AP-NW–SportsMinute/207 Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports news from The Associated Press UNDATED (AP) – Sue Bird has signed a multi-year deal with the Seattle Storm. The 35-year-old Bird was the top free agent in the WNBA this season, although she was always […]
1st Oregon News Minute from the AP
Date: 02/17/2016 03:59 AM AP-OR–1st NewsMinute/280 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press SALEM, Ore. (AP) – Two marijuana-related bills that would ease some worries for banks and also change the way Oregonians buy and sell pot have gained momentum at the Capitol. One measure would allow […]
2nd Oregon News Minute from the AP
Date: 02/16/2016 09:27 AM AP-OR–2nd NewsMinute/219 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press SALEM, Ore. (AP) – A bill that would allow out-of-state investors to enter Oregon’s burgeoning pot industry has cleared its first major hurdle in the state Legislature. The measure would remove a two-year residency […]
NW Sports from the AP
Date: 02/16/2016 05:26 AM AP-NW–SportsMinute/282 Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports news from The Associated Press WHITEHORSE, Canada (AP) – Alaska musher Hugh Neff has won the 1,600-kilometre Yukon Quest dog sled race. Neff finished in Whitehorse around 2:30 p.m. PDT yesterday after starting in Fairbanks, Alaska […]
1st Oregon News Minute from the AP
Date: 02/16/2016 04:00 AM AP-OR–1st NewsMinute/359 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press SALEM, Ore. (AP) – House lawmakers have approved a controversial proposal that would make sweeping changes to Oregon’s energy policies. The bill would eliminate the use of coal power in Oregon by 2030 and […]
Three open houses set for Mapleton Schools to discuss possible levy
Mapleton could get millions of dollars in assistance if voters approve Three open houses will be held in various locations around the Mapleton School District in the coming weeks to allow residents to learn more about a possible $5-million capital levy. If the district puts the question to voters… then […]
Prep and college basketball… State Cheer competition
Viking 10 finishes 6th at State The Siuslaw Vikings finished sixth overall Saturday at the OSAA 4A small schools state cheerleading championships. The team competed in three categories and actually finished second out of nine schools in the Tumbling and Jumps portion. Klamath Union won the championship with 175 points, […]