HOME EXPLOSION-CHARGES Grand jury finds Oregon homeowner to blame for explosion (Information from: Mail Tribune, http://www.mailtribune.com/) MEDFORD, Ore. (AP) — An Oregon man whose home was destroyed in an explosion that he claimed was set by intruders seeking medical records has been indicted on arson and attempted theft charges. […]
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DALLAS (AP) — C.J. McCollum scored 32 points, the last two on a runner in the lane with 0.9 seconds left to give the Portland Trail Blazers a 114-113 win over the Dallas Mavericks last night. McCollum’s shot capped a final minute in which the two teams traded leads […]
Westlake slide; Florence man arrested after allegedly firing gun; Local police won’t pursue immigration; Dunes wildlife; Radio auction
Slide restricts access to several homes in Dunes City A slide on an street that provides access to several homes in the Westlake area of Dunes City has not cut off that access, but it has prompted an advisory from Dunes City Administrator Jaime Mills. Jaime Mills – “Lake Boulevard […]
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ZIP LINE DEATH Oregon woman dies after zip line failure (Information from: The Oregonian/OregonLive, http://www.oregonlive.com) PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Authorities say a woman died while riding on a zip line that stretches across a river in northwestern Oregon. The Oregonian/OregonLive reported Monday that Joshua Jackson says he and Tami […]
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CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Browns have claimed former Ohio State safety Tyvis Powell off waivers from Seattle. Powell appeared in eight games last season for the Seahawks, who signed him as an undrafted free agent last year. A Cleveland-area native, Powell played in 42 games for the Buckeyes […]
Florence Police follow state laws on immigration enforcement; Slide briefly traps woman and child; Heavy rains cause high water; Police release ID of man killed on Highway 126; Florence man seriously injured east of Reedsport; Filing period opens for May 16th election
Florence to follow state law when it comes to immigration Florence police officers have not and will not enforce federal immigration laws; and the agency does not participate in routine immigration investigation and enforcement activities. That’s the Florence Police Department’s official policy. A city spokeperson issued a statement reiterating that […]
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NORTHWEST WEATHER Northwest snow closes schools, prompts warnings SEATTLE (AP) — Winter weather advisories were issued for western Washington and Oregon as overnight snow snarled roadways and prompted school closures. Forecasts were for up to 4 inches of snow in Seattle and even more was predicted in other areas […]
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OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Russell Westbrook scored 19 of his 42 points in the fourth quarter, leading the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 105-99 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers yesterday. Westbrook also had eight assists and four rebounds. Victor Oladipo added 24 points and 13 boards, helping Oklahoma […]