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2nd Oregon News Minute from the AP

Date: 12/20/2013 09:26 AM AP-OR–2nd NewsMinute/237 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press   PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – The former head of Oregon’s Psychiatric Security Review Board who resigned while under investigation is now working for Portland police. Mary Claire Buckley is responsible for police compliance with […]

NW–SportsMinute

Date: 12/20/2013 04:59 AM AP-NW–SportsMinute/343 Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports news from The Associated Press   DALLAS (AP) – Jamie Benn and Colton Sceviour scored goals 15 seconds apart in the first period last night, leading the Dallas Stars to a 4-1 victory over the Vancouver […]

1st Oregon News Minute from the AP

Date: 12/20/2013 03:59 AM AP-OR–1st NewsMinute/264 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press   PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – An Oregon official who oversaw most of the development of the state’s troubled health insurance exchange has resigned due to “personal reasons.” The leaders of the Oregon Health Authority […]

Cape Creek Bridge Getting Makeover

Smoking ban proposed for State Parks; Grammy Winner coming to Winter Folk; and Elks Share Pair of Holiday Gifts. Thursday, December 19, 2013 Million Dollar Mile Getting Makeover…. Travelers on Highway 101 11-miles north of Florence will see restrictions over the Cape Creek Bridge over the next few months as […]

Vikings Come From Behind; Beavers Hold Off the Tigers

Prep Basketball: Seth Campbell’s free throws with a minute-four remaining in the game gave the Vikings a one-point lead that held; and Siuslaw came back from 12-down in the fourth quarter to beat Elmira 59-58 last night in Florence.  Joe Dotson led scoring with 23 points; Campbell had 13.  Two […]

NW Sports from the AP

Date: 12/19/2013 04:59 AM AP-NW–1st SportsMinute/268 Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports news from The Associated Press   CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) – Angus Brandt scored 27 points as Oregon State withstood a late charge to defeat Towson 76-67 yesterday. Oregon State (6-2) used a 17-3 run – […]