Remembering Those Who Have Fallen… An Oregon Marine who died late last week in Afghanistan had been making plans for a July wedding. The Defense Department says 22-year old Corporal Keaton G. Coffey of Boring was killed Thursday in combat. He was a member of the 1st Law Enforcement Battalion, […]
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1st Oregon News Minute from the AP
OR–1st NewsMinute/254 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press BORING, Ore. (AP) – A 22-year-old Oregon Marine who died in combat in Afghanistan earlier this week had been making plans for a July wedding. The Defense Department says Cpl. Keaton G. Coffey of Boring was killed […]
NW Sports Minute from the AP
NW–SportsMinute/356 Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports news from The Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) – Police say five-time world boxing champion Johnny Tapia has been found dead by a family member at his home in Albuquerque, N.M. Police spokesman Robert Gibbs says authorities were called […]
Local News – Memorial Day Observances; Coastal Eco Summit; Boating Safety; New Ranger
Memorial Day Observances Set… Two observances of Memorial Day in Florence will give residents a chance to remember those who have lost their lives in service to our country. First at 11 AM Monday morning, the Frances M. Yost American Legion Post-59 will be hosting a memorial service at Veteran’s […]
3rd Oregon News Minute from the AP
OR–3rd NewsMinute/227 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – Triple-A reports the average price of a gallon of gas in Oregon is $4.22 for the beginning of Memorial Day weekend, 55 cents higher than the national average. Some metro prices from the […]
2nd Oregon News Minute from the AP
OR–2nd NewsMinute/286 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press WASCO, Ore. (AP) – State Police say a 33-year-old Seattle man was killed when his Ferrari collided with an SUV in north-central Oregon. Troopers say the Ferrari driven by Gabriel Pigotti was southbound on U.S. Highway 97 […]
NW Sports from the AP
NW–SportsMinute/378 Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports news from The Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) – Albert Pujols (POO’-hohlz) had three hits, including the 450th home run of his career Dan Haren struck out a career-high 14 in tossing his sixth career complete-game shutout, and the Los […]
1st Oregon News Minute from the AP
OR–1st NewsMinute/314 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press TIGARD, Ore. (AP) – Police and fire officials say one person is dead after a fire at an apartment complex in the Portland suburb of Tigard. Fire crews were able to pull the unidentified victim out of […]