Date: 12/12/2014 09:27 AM AP-OR–2nd NewsMinute/291 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press GRANTS PASS, Ore. (AP) – Many in Indian Country are wary of the idea of legalizing marijuana on tribal lands, even if the U.S. Justice Department says it’s OK. The department said yesterday that […]

Date: 12/12/2014 04:59 AM AP-NW–SportsMinute/228 Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports news from The Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – Ognjen Miljkovic scored 20 points and Eastern Washington knocked off San Francisco 81-76 yesterday. Venky Jois’ three-point play with 2:56 gave Eastern a 70-67 lead, Parker Kelly’s […]

Date: 12/12/2014 03:59 AM AP-OR–1st NewsMinute/241 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press SALEM, Ore. (AP) – Proponents of an Oregon ballot measure requiring labels on genetically modified foods are conceding defeat. The Yes on 92 campaign said there are no other legal options remaining that could […]

11 December 2014 High Wind Warning – School Closure in Florence Weather forecasters say a deepening low pressure system off the Northern California Coast will track off the Oregon Coast today, reaching the Washington Coast later this afternoon. The strong low will produce very strong, and potentially damaging winds. The […]

Date: 12/11/2014 09:13 AM AP-OR–2nd NewsMinute/237 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – Two lawyers in Portland plan to release “Driving While Black,” a free mobile app that educates people on how to interact with police during traffic stops. Mariann Hyland and Melvin […]

Date: 12/11/2014 03:59 AM AP-OR–1st NewsMinute/248 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press SALEM, Ore. (AP) – Oregon health insurers are urging state lawmakers to act quickly in dissolving Cover Oregon and transferring its authority to other state agencies. Gov. John Kitzhaber and legislative leaders have backed […]