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Oregon News from the AP

AP-OR–2nd NewsMinute,303 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press ONTARIO, Ore. (AP) – A newspaper reports that the recent wounding of an eastern Oregon prison inmate by a guard trying to break up a prison yard fight follows a fatal beating that took place May 21 at […]

Back to school

Siuslaw Elementary Principal Mike Harklerode says he expects about the same number of students this year as there were last year in grades K through five. Mike Harklerode – “Based on last year’s number we should be right around the 600 mark.  We’ve had more students so far.   A good […]

Get ready for back to school…

A good night’s sleep and a backpack that’s not too heavy are two of the most important health-related things that parents can make sure of for their students as they get ready for another school year.  For most families, fall means an earlier bedtime for kids.  Denise Johnson with CareOregon […]

Oregon News from the AP

AP-OR–1st NewsMinute,344 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press MADRAS, Ore. (AP) – Firefighters have contained a 1,000-acre wildfire that had threatened more than 20 homes in central Oregon. No homes were lost and no one was injured in the Elk Fire although one outbuilding was reported […]

Latest Oregon News from the AP

AP-OR–3rd NewsMinute,301 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press MADRAS, Ore. (AP) – More firefighters are battling a wildfire that has burned more than 900 acres in central Oregon. The Sandy Fire District says Clackamas County firefighters were dispatched about 3:00 this morning to the Elk Fire, […]