Date: 02/06/2013 03:59 AM OR–1st NewsMinute/358 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press PALMER, Alaska (AP) – The National Weather Service says there is no threat of a tsunami in Hawaii, Alaska or the U.S. West Coast after a powerful earthquake struck in the South Pacific. […]
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Quake would have serious ramifications; Port funding challenged; Municipal Court load expands; With or without?
5 February 2013 Big quake could cause $30 billion damage to Oregon A magnitude 9 earthquake off the Oregon Coast and a resulting tsunami could cause more than $30-billion damage to the state economy. Such a quake could also kill as many as ten-thousand people, but the report from the […]
Athlete of the Week and prep schedules
Siuslaw basketball standout John Dodson is Coast Radio Sports’ Athlete of the Week. The junior wing scored a season high 17 points in the Vikings’ 56-50 win over the Sutherlin Bulldogs to put Siuslaw back into a tie for 2nd place in the Far West League. Dodson was also a […]
3rd Oregon News Minute from the AP
Date: 02/05/2013 10:42 AM OR–3rd NewsMinute/329 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press HILLSBORO, Ore. (AP) – Police say Hillsboro Officer Timothy Cannon spoke to other Washington County officers by name and shot at them through walls as more than 50 shots were fired in his […]
2nd Oregon News Minute from the AP
Date: 02/05/2013 09:28 AM OR–2nd NewsMinute/286 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press SALEM, Ore. (AP) – Oregon lawmakers are considering a bill that would expand the definition of drunken driving to include prescription drugs and synthetic substances that mimic drugs. Currently “intoxicants” cover only alcohol, […]
NW Sports from the AP
Date: 02/05/2013 05:29 AM NW–SportsMinute/354 Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports news from The Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – LaMarcus Aldridge had 25 points and 13 boards to help the Portland Trail Blazers avoid a late collapse and beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 100-98 last night. Wes […]
1st Oregon News Minute from the AP
Date: 02/05/2013 03:59 AM OR–1st NewsMinute/361 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press SALEM, Ore. (AP) – The Oregon Legislature has kicked off its five-month session, beginning work on a new two-year budget and dozens of other initiatives. As lawmakers convened, several hundred demonstrators massed on […]
Sheriff Levy would add jail beds; Roblan looks at increased workload in Senate; Helping out
4 February 2013 Jail Levy is about balancing budget… Lane County Commissioners will review and take comments tomorrow on a proposed five-year public safety levy that would be used primarily to fund jail operations. Sheriff Tom Turner says it may be normal for residents to wonder about cutting expenses before […]