AP-NW–Sports Right Now/940 RANGERS-MARINERS Andrus has HR, 3 doubles to pace Rangers past Mariners 10-7 SEATTLE (AP) — Elvis Andrus had a homer and three doubles, Jonathan Lucroy hit a two-run homer and the Texas Rangers held off the slumping Seattle Mariners 10-7 on Tuesday night. Texas, which leads the […]
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RANCHING STANDOFF-Q&A Q&A: What to know as Oregon ranching standoff trial begins PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Trial is gearing up this week for armed ranchers who took over a national bird sanctuary in rural Oregon to oppose federal management of public lands. Jury selection starts Wednesday in the case […]
Summer break comes to an end; Mapleton lead testing followup; Better Living Center; Pinewood Derby joins Rods and Rhodies
Summer Break Comes to an End It’s back to school for all students today in Mapleton. Grades K through 12 are in classes for a full day. In Florence the schedule is a bit more complex. All students have today off and most will return tomorrow. Grades one-through-6 and all […]
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RANGERS-MARINERS Robinson Cano’s 32nd homer leads Mariners over Rangers 14-6 SEATTLE (AP) — Robinson Cano homered during a five-run first inning, the Mariners knocked out starter Cole Hamels early and then Seattle pulled away with a six-run sixth inning in a 14-6 win over the AL West-leading Texas Rangers […]
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FATAL ATV HIT-AND-RUN ATV driver killed, rider hurt in hit-and-run crash (Information from: The Register-Guard, http://www.registerguard.com) WINCHESTER BAY, Ore. (AP) — The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is still searching for three people involved in a fatal hit-and-run crash between two all-terrain vehicles on the dunes in Winchester Bay. The […]
Postive lead testing in Mapleton Schools; ATV fatality near Winchester Bay; Cape Perpetua changes visitor center hours; and Lane County takes over management of Konnie Park
Mapleton schools respond to positive lead tests Ten out of the 32 water sources tested for lead at Mapleton schools last month came back with higher than allowable concentrations. Mapleton Superintendent Jodi O’Mara announced the results Friday. She said five drinking fountains in the elementary school plus one more in […]
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SEAHAWKS MOVES Seattle claims DT Garrison Smith off waivers from 49ers RENTON, Wash. (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks have claimed defensive tackle Garrison Smith off waivers. Seattle made the move Sunday, according to the NFL transaction report. The team released defensive tackle Justin Hamilton to clear a spot on […]
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EX-BOYFRIEND ARRESTED Police dog helps with arrest of ex-boyfriend (Information from: KATU-TV, http://www.katu.com/) CORNELIUS, Ore. (AP) — Cornelius Police arrested a man on various charges with the help of a police K-9. KATU-TV reports that a woman flagged down a Washington County Sheriff’s deputy Saturday night, reporting her ex-boyfriend […]




