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2nd Oregon News from the AP

AP-OR–2nd NewsMinute,265 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – A group angling to put a bipartisan presidential ticket before voters has submitted what may be enough signatures to qualify for the Oregon ballot in November. The Oregonian reports that organizers for Americans Elect […]

NW Sports from the AP

AP-NW–1st SportsMinute,334 Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports news from The Associated Press PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) – Brock Motum scored 25 points to lead Washington State past Wyoming 61-41 in the quarterfinals of the College Basketball Invitational tournament on Monday night. Abe Lodwick added 16 points, 12 […]

Efforts to Restore Power Take a Turn for the Worse

Power Restoration Efforts Facing Mounting Obstacles Efforts to restore power to the several hundred customers of Central Lincoln PUD have taken a turn for the worse this morning.  Chris Chandler, PUD spokesperson, says the damage in several areas around Florence in Lane County are worse than first thought. Chandler – […]

Local News: Power Crews Still Working; Shelter Remains Available; Rhody Prep Under Way; Christian Elementary School in the Works

Power Crews Making Progress But Still Have Plenty of Work to Do. An estimated 500 residences between Lincoln and Coos Counties on the Central Coast are still without power today, that’s far fewer than the several thousand left in the dark after Monday night’s snow storm. Chris Chandler– “It’s been […]

3rd Oregon News Minute from the AP

AP-OR–3rd NewsMinute,235 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – Multnomah County Deputy District Attorney Amber Kinney says people who were arrested during Occupy Portland demonstrations are crowding the court system. The Oregonian reports that there are a large number of people seeking jury […]

NW Sports from the AP

AP-NW–1st SportsMinute,369 Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports news from The Associated Press PITTSBURGH (AP) – Robert Sacre and Gary Bell Jr. scored 14 points apiece as Gonzaga routed West Virginia 77-54 on last night in the second round of the NCAA tournament. Kevin Pangos added 13 […]