AP-OR–3rd NewsMinute/216 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press EUGENE, Ore. (AP) – State labor officials say about 98,000 workers in Oregon will get a pay raise when the minimum wage goes up on Jan. 1. It’s a 15-cent an hour hike, from $8.95 to $9.10. The […]
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Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press SALEM, Ore. (AP) – Smokers will note the tax on cigarettes in Oregon goes up 13 cents on Jan. 1. In a special session last fall, state lawmakers decided to raise the cigarette tax to $1.31 a pack. The money […]
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AP-NW–SportsMinute/411 Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports news from The Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – LaMarcus Aldridge had 32 points and 10 rebounds and the Portland Trail Blazers held on for a 116-112 overtime victory over the Los Angeles Clippers last night. The Blazers have won […]
1st AP Oregon News Minute
AP-OR–1st NewsMinute/259 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press EUGENE, Ore. (AP) – Police say a man’s body has been pulled from the Willamette River near Skinner Butte Park in Eugene. The Eugene Register-Guard reported Wednesday it was possible the body was snagged in a shallow part […]
Local News – Recycle Holiday Wrap and Trees, Crab Crack, & Poaching Info Reward
The Landfill Called… They Don’t Want Your Stuff. Now that Christmas Day is over what are you going to do with that mountain of wrapping paper, shipping boxes and ribbons. Before you automatically cram it all into your green garbage cart, Lane County’s Waste Management Division has some suggestions. […]
Local Sports – Viking Wrestling – Hawaii Bowl
Five young Siuslaw Vikings competed at Monday’s North Douglas Invitational in Drain. 126-pound Isaiah Burkhalter was perfect on the day with three wins for the championship at that weight. Andrew Tupua was four-and-one at 145 pounds and tied for third. One other Viking grappler placed… Euen Jennings (you-inn) tied for […]
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AP-OR–3rd NewsMinute/241 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press PENDLETON, Ore. (AP) – A British Columbia lawyer for 12 victims of the 2012 charter bus crash on Interstate 84 near Pendleton have filed a lawsuit seeking $700 million. The East Oregonian reports the group is seeking a […]
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AP-OR–2nd NewsMinute/250 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – The campaign to privatize the liquor business in Oregon is getting started. The Oregonian reports backers have already spent $30,000 on consultants. Oregonians for Competition filed petitions two weeks ago that could lead to […]




