BEASTLY WINTER Brutal western US winter has been terrible for animals A heavy snowfall this winter in the Pacific Northwest and other parts of the West has caused travel delays and other problems for people. But wildlife are also suffering, from deer and elk whose food sources are buried […]
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TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Allonzo Trier scored 17 points in his first home game of the season, Lauri Markkanen had a double-double, and No. 7 Arizona pulled away late to beat Washington State 79-62 last night. Trier scored 12 points against UCLA on Saturday in his first game back […]
Cascadia anniversary January 26th; Disaster relief for ice storm expenses; School exclusion day nearing; Bridge noise to ramp up; Thank a firefighter
The anniversary of the “Big One” prompts a reminder Scientists say it happened at around nine-pm January 26th, 1700. A giant 9-point-oh earthquake shook the Oregon Coast. The resulting tsunami inundated the coastline in the Pacific Northwest and crossed the ocean to Japan. We could be due for another according […]
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Latest Oregon news, sports, business and entertainment at 6:20 a.m. PST DOUBLE FATAL-SHELTON 2 found dead near Shelton identified; suspect shoots self SHELTON, Wash. (AP) — Authorities have identified two people found dead at a home near Shelton, Washington Tuesday and said the suspect in the case shot and killed […]
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PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Damian Lillard scored 24 points and the Trail Blazers beat the Los Angeles Lakers 105-98 on Wednesday night, capping Portland’s celebration of the 40th anniversary of the team’s 1977 NBA championship. CJ McCollum added 24 points for the Blazers, who have won 11 straight regular-season […]
Tobacco ban approved for county parks; gas prices fall; take a firefighter to lunch; City budget process likely to change; Murder for Hire guilty plea; Bridge restorations back to work
Lane County imposes tobacco ban in parks The Lane County Board of Commissioners approved an ordinance Tuesday that, with a few exceptions, bans all form of tobacco in County parks. The ban takes effect in 30-days, but won’t be enforced until mid 2018 according to spokesperson Devon Ashbridge who said […]
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SEATTLE (AP) — The Mariners will retire former designated hitter Edgar Martinez’s No. 11 as he continues to move closer to induction in the baseball Hall of Fame. Seattle President Kevin Mather said Tuesday that Martinez’s number will be officially retired Aug. 12 as part of a weekend celebration. […]
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CHILD DEAD-MOTHER CHARGED Oregon mom indicted on additional charges after son’s death (Information from: Statesman Journal, http://www.statesmanjournal.com) SALEM, Ore. (AP) – An Oregon woman charged in the strangulation death of her 12-year-old son has been indicted on additional charges of murder by abuse and criminal mistreatment for the alleged […]