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2nd Oregon News Minute from the AP

Date: 12/12/2014 09:27 AM AP-OR–2nd NewsMinute/291 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press GRANTS PASS, Ore. (AP) – Many in Indian Country are wary of the idea of legalizing marijuana on tribal lands, even if the U.S. Justice Department says it’s OK. The department said yesterday that […]

NW Sports from the AP

Date: 12/12/2014 04:59 AM AP-NW–SportsMinute/228 Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports news from The Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – Ognjen Miljkovic scored 20 points and Eastern Washington knocked off San Francisco 81-76 yesterday. Venky Jois’ three-point play with 2:56 gave Eastern a 70-67 lead, Parker Kelly’s […]

1st Oregon News Minute from the AP

Date: 12/12/2014 03:59 AM AP-OR–1st NewsMinute/241 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press SALEM, Ore. (AP) – Proponents of an Oregon ballot measure requiring labels on genetically modified foods are conceding defeat. The Yes on 92 campaign said there are no other legal options remaining that could […]

Winds Peaking – No Serious Damage

Florence Driver has close call. 11 December 2014 Sustained winds of 80 miles an hour at Sea Lion Caves, with wind gusts nearing 90-miles an hour were recorded this afternoon as a strong pacific wind-storm surged north along the Oregon Coast. Winds in town were reported at more than 50 […]

Siuslaw Schools Closed

11 December 2014 High Wind Warning – School Closure in Florence The heaviest winds are expected to come ashore on the Central Oregon Coast around midday, and when they do, they could reach 85 miles an hour at times. The National Weather Service has issued a high wind warning today. […]