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2nd Oregon News Minute from the AP

AP-OR–2nd NewsMinute,330 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press UNDATED (AP) — Red flag warnings are forecast for the Cascade Range through Sunday, alerting firefighters of extreme weather that can whip up fires. Even so, firefighters say they held their ground yesterday against stubborn wildfires which have […]

NW Sports from the AP

AP-NW–1st SportsMinute,389 Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports news from The Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) – Justin Smoak hit his first home run in nearly three months, a two-run shot in the sixth inning, to help the Seattle Mariners claim a 4-1 victory over the Kansas City […]

Fatal fire determined to be accidental

A 73-year old Florence woman was identified as the victim in an early morning house fire today.  The exact cause of death won’t be determined until an autopsy is performed tomorrow. Crews responded to the home, on 20th street just west of Highway 101 at 12:15 Thursday morning to find […]

Viking Volleyball opens with a win

The Siuslaw Viking Volleyball team, under head coach Amy Peterson tipped off their season in a decisive fashion last night at Taft High School.  The Vikings caged the Tigers in three games, 25-6; 25-13; and 25-13.  Lona Dengler was 23 of 25 at the service line with three aces; Katy […]

Emeralds end season

The Vancouver Canadians took an early five-run lead, but the Eugene Emeralds battled back to cut the deficit to one run in the bottom of the ninth inning last night at PK Park.  But that rally was cut short for Eugene, ending in a 5-4 loss.  The loss also ended […]

3rd Oregon News Minute from the AP

AP-OR–3rd NewsMinute,301 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press EUGENE, Ore. (AP) – New details have been released about abuse that resulted in the 2009 death of 15-year-old Jeanette Maples in Eugene. State caseworkers’ reports about Maples’ 12-year-old sister and 5-year-old brother were used by Lane County […]