AP-OR–3rd NewsMinute,0293 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – Siltronic says it will lay off 350 employees this summer from a Portland factory that makes semiconductor wafers. KGW reports a notice was sent last week to the Oregon Dislocated Worker Unit. Most of […]
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2nd Oregon News Minute from the AP
AP-OR–2nd NewsMinute,0304 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press OAKRIDGE, Ore. (AP) – Oregon environmental officials say there’s no health risk to people or animals after a March 12 fuel spill of more than 5,000 gallons along Highway 58 west of Oakridge. A tanker truck and trailer […]
NW Sports from the AP
AP-NW–1st SportsMinute,299 Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports news from The Associated Press PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) – Washington State’s D.J. Shelton blocked a last-second shot by Tray Woodall as the Cougars hung on to beat Pittsburgh 67-66 in Game 1 of the best-of-three CBI Finals. Abe Lodwick […]
1st Oregon News Minute from the AP
AP-OR–1st NewsMinute,323 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press SALEM, Ore. (AP) – A 20-year-old man has been indicted in the May 2011 death of a Woodburn High School student fatally shot outside his home as his two brothers stood beside him. The Statesman Journal reports that […]
Viking Baseball Sweeps Lions
The Siuslaw Vikings dominated the Cottage Grove Lions in two games Saturday afternoon, winning 15-2 and 11-nothing. In game one, Jake Thompson pitched a complete game 6-innings, allowing one hit and striking out 13 batters for the win. Ryan Smith struck out six and held the Lions hitless in the […]
Local News – Transportation Plan; Ocean Issues Forum; Plover Nesting; Whale Watching; and Vikings Victorious
Florence Draft Transportation Plan Subject of Hearing An all encompassing plan for transportation in Florence is being presented tomorrow evening, and residents are being asked to learn more about it as well as tell officials what they think. A special work session at City Hall will be used to help […]
2nd Oregon News Minute from the AP
AP-OR–2nd NewsMinute,264 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press EUGENE, Ore. (AP) – A new kind medical clinic in Eugene is offering patients another option for getting primary care. Rather than billing insurers, Exceptional Health Care charges patients a monthly fee between $39 to $79, depending on […]
1st Oregon News Minute from the AP
AP-OR–1st NewsMinute,278 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – Relatively low power rates and favorable tax advantages are helping Oregon’s data center industry flourish. The Oregonian reports Apple and online retailer Amazon are among companies building or expanding facilities, and the Bonneville Power […]