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Relay in the Books; Schools considering taking meals ‘in house’

11 August 2014 15th Relay for Life in the Books Heavy, sustained winds, Friday afternoon and evening caused the crowd for the 15th Florence Relay for Life at Miller Park to be lighter than usual. The fund-raising wasn’t light however, as the tally collected by Saturday afternoon exceeded $81-thousand. That […]

2nd Oregon News Minute from the AP

Date: 08/11/2014 09:22 AM AP-OR–2nd NewsMinute/239 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) – Forecasters say near-record temperatures today in the Northwest will likely be followed by thunderstorms tomorrow that could spark more wildfires. Forecasters predict highs west of the Cascades in Washington and Oregon […]

NW Sports from the AP

Date: 08/11/2014 05:01 AM AP-NW–SportsMinute/277 Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports news from The Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) – Austin Jackson matched a career-high with four RBIs to lead the Seattle Mariners to a 4-2 victory over the Chicago White Sox yesterday afternoon. Jackson joined the Mariners […]

1st Oregon News Minute from the AP

Date: 08/11/2014 04:01 AM AP-OR–1st NewsMinute/235 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – The National Weather Service is warning of critical wildfire conditions in Oregon and southwest Washington. The agency issued a “red flag warning” through tomorrow after hot weather increased the risk […]

Ems Fall in Hillsboro

8 August 2014 Taking a look at Coast Radio Sports… Hillsboro’s Austin Platt held Eugene to two runs on three hits over five innings of work and the Hops’ bullpen completed the job; downing the Emeralds 5-2 last night in Hillsboro. The loss drops the Emeralds three games behind the […]

2nd Oregon News Minute from the AP

Date: 08/08/2014 09:23 AM AP-OR–2nd NewsMinute/262 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press GRESHAM, Ore. (AP) – An off-duty Portland police sergeant has been arrested by Gresham police for investigation of drunken driving, reckless driving and criminal mischief. KATU-TV reports that police say Sgt. James McMurray is […]