10 March 2014 Oregon Legislature approves budget, adjourns The state Legislature approved funding for cancer research facilities at Oregon Health & Science University, got the budget back in balance, then adjourned the 2014 session Friday afternoon. But the five-week legislative session was particularly notable for what did not happen. Controversial […]
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2nd Oregon News Minute from the AP
Date: 03/10/2014 09:20 AM AP-OR–2nd NewsMinute/235 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press EUREKA, Calif. (AP) – Officials say a powerful magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck last night off the coast of Northern California. The U.S. Geological Survey says the temblor struck at 9:18 p.m. PDT four […]
Earthquake and Disaster Preparedness for ‘at-risk’ populations
Earthquake and Tsunami Preparedness for Vulnerable Populations Workshop The Oregon Office of Emergency Management in association with Oregon office on Disability and Health will be holding a series of free workshops on Earthquake and Tsunami Preparedness for Vulnerable Populations. These workshops will help those who work with elders, daycare/infant care, […]
NW Sports from the AP
Date: 03/10/2014 04:59 AM AP-NW–SportsMinute/271 Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports news from The Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) – Kiki Alofaituli scored 12 of her 15 points in the second half, and Southern California earned its first Pac-12 Conference tournament title by rallying for a 71-62 […]
1st Oregon News Minute from the Ap
Date: 03/10/2014 03:59 AM AP-OR–1st NewsMinute/265 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press SALEM, Ore. (AP) – Oregon voters could get the chance to decide on the future of liquor and marijuana now that the Legislature has adjourned without taking action. Questions on ending the state’s […]
Legislature Heading For Wrapup
7 March 2014 Lawmakers talk budget as adjournment nears The Oregon Legislature pushed Thursday to tie up loose ends and lawmakers are hoping to adjourn the five-week legislative session as soon as today. The biggest outstanding issue is the budget, including a request to provide additional funding for prisons and […]
2nd Oregon News Minute from the AP
Date: 03/07/2014 09:21 AM AP-OR–2nd NewsMinute/264 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – Police in Portland say a 2-year-old boy found critically injured earlier this week at a motel has died. A man arrested in the case remains in jail. Sgt. Pete […]
NW Sports from the AP
Date: 03/07/2014 04:59 AM AP-NW–1st SportsMinute/272 Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports news from The Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) – Evan Payne scored 19 points as 10th-seeded Loyola Marymount edged past No. 7 seed Portland 67-64 yesterday and advanced to the quarterfinals in the West […]