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Court Could Clear Way For Oregon Gay Marriage

Oregon Ready To Implement Gay Marriage If Ban Fails In Court Oregon’s attorney general has told a federal court why she believes the state’s voter-approved ban on same-sex marriages violates the federal rights of homosexual couples.  And, Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum adds, Oregon is – quote – “prepared to implement” […]

Primary Election Season Begins

18 March 2014 Primary Election Kicks Off in Western Lane County The Florence Area Chamber of Commerce will host candidates this week seeking election to the West Lane position on the Board of County Commissioners.  The two… incumbent Jay Bozievich and challenger Dawn Lesley… will speak during Thursday’s monthly noon […]

NW Sports from the AP

Date: 03/18/2014 05:00 AM AP-NW–1st SportsMinute/289 Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports news from The Associated Press   RENTON, Wash. (AP) – The Seattle Seahawks and kicker Steven Hauschka have agreed to terms on a new multi-year contract after the best season of his career. The team […]

1st Oregon News Minute from the AP

Date: 03/18/2014 04:00 AM AP-OR–1st NewsMinute/313 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press   PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – Thirteen people say their placement on the U.S. government’s no-fly list deprives them of their due process rights, while lawyers defending the government say explaining such placement would endanger […]

Water Agreement Nearing Ratification

17 March 2014 City-Tribal Water Agreement on Cusp of Approval As much as 60-thousand gallons of water on peak days; up to $57-thousand worth each year; could be flowing between Three Rivers Casino and the City of Florence. City Councilors are expected to ratify an agreement this evening that would […]