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1st Oregon News Minute from the AP

Date: 10/31/2014 03:59 AM AP-OR–1st NewsMinute/233 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – Republican governor candidate Dennis Richardson is accusing Democratic Gov. John Kitzhaber of hiding from the press and public. Richardson is dialing up his rhetoric as he seeks a come-from-behind victory […]

Measure 91 Supporters On the Stump

October 30, 2014 Pro-Marijuana Campaign Stepping Up in Oregon Supporters of a state-by-state effort to legalize recreational use of marijuana are in Oregon this week promoting a ‘yes’ vote on Measure 91. Tamar (TAMM-er) Todd is the Director of Marijuana Law and Policy for the Drug Policy Alliance. She says […]

2nd Oregon News Minute from the AP

Date: 10/30/2014 09:14 AM AP-OR–2nd NewsMinute/275 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press GRANTS PASS, Ore. (AP) – Supporters of ballot measures to legalize marijuana in Oregon and Alaska are focusing on young voters, who are considered more likely than others to favor legal pot, but less […]

NW Sports from the AP

Date: 10/30/2014 04:59 AM AP-NW–SportsMinute/251 Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports news from The Associated Press RENTON, Wash. (AP) – The Seattle Seahawks have signed veteran fullback Will Tukuafu and linebacker L.J. Fort. Seattle announced the signings yesterday, a day after clearing the two roster spots by […]

1st Oregon News Minute from the AP

Date: 10/30/2014 03:59 AM AP-OR–1st NewsMinute/264 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press SALEM, Ore. (AP) – Oracle Corp. is appealing to Oregon legislative leaders in its legal fight over the failed Cover Oregon health insurance website. In a letter, Oracle’s chief executive suggests that the Legislature […]

Suspect Arrested in Friday Robbery

29 October 2014 Suspect in Friday Bank Robbery Arrested and Charged. Police in Florence caught a break yesterday in Friday’s robbery at Oregon Pacific Bank at Safeway. John Pitcher – “City Hall employee was out doing his job and he saw a vehicle that matched our suspect vehicle so he […]

2nd Oregon News Minute from the AP

Date: 10/29/2014 09:10 AM AP-OR–2nd NewsMinute/282 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press OREGON CITY, Ore. (AP) – A reward for information leading to an arrest in the murder of an Oregon weighmaster has been increased to $25,000. Clackamas County commissioners yesterday upped the reward for 42-year-old […]