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1st Oregon News Minute from the AP

Date: 09/02/2015 03:59 AM AP-OR–1st NewsMinute/272 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. (AP) – Klamath County Sheriff Frank Skrah is asking a court to force seven deputies who are on non-disciplinary leave back to work. Skrah’s court petition for a preliminary injunction against […]

Boys and Girls Club continues despite financial challenges

1 September 2015 Reboot underway for fall programs A full house packed into the newly renovated Boys and Girls Club Teen Center Friday night on Airport Road to see the improvements and talk with board members and staff. Nine months ago it wasn’t certain whether or not the Boys and […]

2nd Oregon News Minute from the AP

Date: 09/01/2015 09:21 AM AP-OR–2nd NewsMinute/245 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press GRANTS PASS, Ore. (AP) – A power outage in Grants Pass has caused 240,000 gallons of wastewater to be dumped into the Rogue River. The Mail Tribune reports that a blown transformer caused the […]

NW Sports from the AP

Date: 09/01/2015 04:59 AM AP-NW–SportsMinute/263 Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports news from The Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) – Dallas Keuchel allowed one run and struck out eight in seven innings to become the American League’s first 16-game winner and lead the Houston Astros to 8-3 win […]

1st Oregon News Minute from the AP

Date: 09/01/2015 03:59 AM AP-OR–1st NewsMinute/259 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press JEFFERSON, Ore. (AP) – The Marion County Sheriff’s office says the 68-year-old mayor of the small town of Idanha has been arrested for possession of methamphetamine. Authorities say Cletus Moore and his passenger, 39-year-old […]

Police investigate discovery of body

31 August 2015 Identity and cause of death still undetermined The dead body was discovered in the sand dunes just north of Sandpines Golf Links yesterday afternoon. Florence Police Lieutenant John Pitcher said it was discovered by someone picking mushrooms in the area. So far, details are few. John Pitcher […]

Emeralds lose, then regain, division lead

31 August 2015 Eugene wins third game of crucial series against Hillsboro The Eugene Emeralds lost the lead in the south division with two weekend losses, 3-1 and 3-nothing, to the Hillsboro Hops at PK Park. But, they regained it yesterday with a 10-4 win over the Hops. There are […]