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2nd Oregon News Minute from the AP

Date: 08/17/2012 08:29 AM OR–2nd NewsMinute/222 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press   SALEM, Ore. (AP) – Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber has declared a statewide emergency that allows National Guard helicopters to be used to help fight wildfires. A spokesman says the state will consider use […]

NW Sports from the AP

Date: 08/17/2012 05:29 AM NW–SportsMinute/259 Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports news from The Associated Press   SEATTLE (AP) – Camille Little scored 17 points to help the Seattle Storm beat the Phoenix Mercury 72-58 last night. Tanisha Wright added 10 points for the Storm, which got […]

1st Oregon News Minute from the AP

OR–1st NewsMinute/253 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press   PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – Hikers and campers near Bobby Lake in the Cascade Range and the nearby Pacific Coast Trail have been warned away from the area because of a new wildfire, and campers in the Waldo […]

3rd Oregon News Minute from the AP

Date: 08/16/2012 10:29 AM OR–3rd NewsMinute/237 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press   PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning for much of western Oregon through tomorrow as temperatures are expected to crack the century mark. Forecasters say people […]

2nd Oregon News Minute from the AP

Date: 08/16/2012 09:29 AM OR–2nd NewsMinute/248 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press   UNDATED (AP) – Firefighter sin southern Oregon say they hope to soon be able to tell residents around Drews Reservoir that it is safe to go home. Meanwhile, the fire continues to grow […]

NW Sports from the AP

Date: 08/16/2012 05:29 AM NW–SportsMinute/249 Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports news from The Associated Press   SEATTLE (AP) – Felix Hernandez pitched the Seattle Mariners’ first perfect game and the 23rd in baseball history, overpowering the Tampa Bay Rays in a brilliant 1-0 victory yesterday. The […]

1st Oregon News Minute from the AP

Date: 08/16/2012 03:59 AM OR–1st NewsMinute/277 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press   UNDATED (AP) – Firefighters have strengthened lines protecting about 20 rural homes outside Lakeview, but an evacuation advisory remains in force for those and a dozen more. Fire spokeswoman Renee Synder said yesterday […]