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1st Oregon News Minute from the AP

Date: 12/12/2014 03:59 AM AP-OR–1st NewsMinute/241 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press SALEM, Ore. (AP) – Proponents of an Oregon ballot measure requiring labels on genetically modified foods are conceding defeat. The Yes on 92 campaign said there are no other legal options remaining that could […]

Winds Peaking – No Serious Damage

Florence Driver has close call. 11 December 2014 Sustained winds of 80 miles an hour at Sea Lion Caves, with wind gusts nearing 90-miles an hour were recorded this afternoon as a strong pacific wind-storm surged north along the Oregon Coast. Winds in town were reported at more than 50 […]

Siuslaw Schools Closed

11 December 2014 High Wind Warning – School Closure in Florence The heaviest winds are expected to come ashore on the Central Oregon Coast around midday, and when they do, they could reach 85 miles an hour at times. The National Weather Service has issued a high wind warning today. […]

2nd Oregon News Minute from the AP

Date: 12/11/2014 09:13 AM AP-OR–2nd NewsMinute/237 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – Two lawyers in Portland plan to release “Driving While Black,” a free mobile app that educates people on how to interact with police during traffic stops. Mariann Hyland and Melvin […]

NW Sports from the AP

Date: 12/11/2014 04:59 AM AP-NW–SportsMinute/263 Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports news from The Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Andrew Wiggins had 23 points, 10 rebounds and four assists and the Minnesota Timberwolves stunned the Portland Trail Blazers with a 90-82 victory last night. Corey Brewer had […]

1st Oregon News Minute from the AP

Date: 12/11/2014 03:59 AM AP-OR–1st NewsMinute/248 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press SALEM, Ore. (AP) – Oregon health insurers are urging state lawmakers to act quickly in dissolving Cover Oregon and transferring its authority to other state agencies. Gov. John Kitzhaber and legislative leaders have backed […]