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1st Oregon News Minute from the AP

AP-OR–1st NewsMinute,304 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press ROSEBURG, Ore. (AP) – Lawyers for an Oregon businessman accused of murdering his girlfriend are set to begin making their case. The Roseburg News-Review reports that prosecutors in Pacific County, Wash., rested their case against 49-year-old Brian Brush […]

Local News – Empty Bowls; County Counsel; Sport Crabbing; Alzheimer’s Respite

Empty Bowls on tap… It’s been one of the most successful and best-attended holiday functions in the Florence area for the past 15 years… Empty Bowls. Desiree Johnson – “It’s free and it’s family friendly.  We’re going to have live music.  Friday night we’re going to be having refreshments and […]

2nd Oregon News Minute from the AP

AP-OR–2nd NewsMinute,277 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – Federal prosecutors say 11 people from the Portland area and southwest Washington have been charged with conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine. A one-count indictment unsealed this week accuses the suspects of using cell phones to […]

NW Sports from the AP

Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports from The Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) – Marshawn Lynch ran for 148 yards and a pair of first-half touchdowns and David Hawthorne returned Vince Young’s third interception 77 yards for a clinching score with 4:24 left as the Seattle Seahawks beat […]

Local News – Fiber Optics; Charges of Gerrymandering; Septic Appeals; and See’s Candy

Officials celebrate first fiber optic connection in new network The final touches on a project funded by a 2009 federal stimulus package is nearing completion.  The result will be a fiber optic connection between government buildings, public safety agencies and medical facilities in Florence. It’s part of a larger project […]