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2nd Oregon News from the AP

AP-OR–2nd NewsMinute,277 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press GOVERNMENT CAMP, Ore. (AP) – Clackamas County sheriff’s deputies say a Portland man is dead after a skiing accident at Mt. Hood Skibowl. Lt. James Rhodes identified the man killed Wednesday evening as James Malcarne. Emergency crews arrived […]

Oregon News from the AP

AP-OR–Right Now,1659 Latest Oregon news, sports, business and entertainment SEA LIONS-SALMON UPDATE Judge: Sea lion killings to save salmon can resume A federal judge has ruled that Oregon authorities can resume killing California sea lions that feast on endangered salmon bottled up at a dam on the Columbia River, but […]

NW Sports from the AP

AP-NW–1st SportsMinute,241 Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports news from The Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – Nicolas Batum had 24 points and the new-look Portland Trail Blazers held off the Memphis Grizzlies 97-93 last night. Jamal Crawford had 17 points, including four clutch free throws in […]

Local News – More Winter Weather; Port Gains Design Approval; State Offices Closed Friday; School Board to Evaluate Superintendent

Spring Snow Wreaks Havoc Again… Another early spring storm dropped heavy snow on portions of Western Oregon yesterday, causing power outages, cancelling schools and snarling transportation.  Three to five inches of snow were reported in Mapleton yesterday, prompting cancellation of school.  They were on a two hour delay today. Snow […]

NW Sports from the AP

AP-NW–1st SportsMinute,288 Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports news from The Associated Press SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) – The Mike Leach era at Washington State finally reaches the football field today with the opening of spring drills. Leach was hired in November to bring his high-powered passing attack […]

Local News – More snow! Meetings cancelled; Oregon Average Gas Price breaks $4; Siuslaw Estuary Partnership; Viking Baseball and Softball

Snow disrupts schedules once again… A heavy snowfall in the Southern Willamette Valley and through the Coast Range disrupted a number of activities this morning.  Several inches accumulation caused cancellation of classes at several schools, including in the Mapleton School District and Lane Community College in Eugene. Travel advisories were […]