OR–2nd NewsMinute/286 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press COOS BAY, Ore. (AP) – The 2011 tsunami that devastated coastal towns in Japan also woke up the West Coast. Today thousands of people in Coos Bay, North Bend and Charleston are taking part in their first […]
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NW Sports from the AP
NW–SportsMinute/438 Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports news from The Associated Press ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) – Justin Smoak hit two three-run homers against his former team and the Seattle Mariners used a pair of early eight-run innings to rout the Texas Rangers for the second game […]
1st Oregon News Minute from the AP
OR–1st NewsMinute/283 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – The accidental mixture of an acid and a caustic liquid at an Oregon dairy processor tank has sickened 11 people. Portland Fire & Rescue spokesman Paul Corah says none of the 11 people’s […]
Local Sports – All Far West League Baseball and Softball
Far West League Baseball and Softball Honors Siuslaw’s Jake Thompson was named as the Far West League’s Most Valuable baseball player by coaches last week. The junior right-hander was also named to the Far West First Team as a pitcher. Joining him was Ryan Smith in the infield. Three Vikings […]
Local News- School Board Struggles; Anglers having banner year; Gas Prices Still High; Hope for Trevor
Officials struggle over final budget figures… Siuslaw School Board members are having a tough time reaching an agreement on the budget for the coming year. Most of the allocations have been set, but the focus right now is how much money to spend on athletics. After de-funding sports in […]
3rd Oregon News Minute from the AP
OR–3rd NewsMinute/272 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press EUGENE, Ore. (AP) – The state Board of Higher Education on Friday is expected to raise tuition an average of 3 percent at Oregon’s seven universities. At the University of Oregon, The Register-Guard reports a proposed 6 […]
2nd Oregon News Minute from the AP
OR–2nd NewsMinute/263 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – Gov. John Kitzhaber will introduce his pick to be Oregon’s top school official today. Former New York City schools chancellor Rudy Crew is expected to be at a news conference in Portland. Crew […]
NW Sports from the AP
NW–SportsMinute/347 Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports news from The Associated Press ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) – John Jaso drove in three runs, Jason Vargas pitched into the seventh inning and the Seattle Mariners snapped a five-game losing streak with a 10-3 victory over the AL West-leading […]