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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 […]

Cape Creek Bridge Work

Work on the Cape Creek Bridge at milepost 178 will restrict travel on Highway 101 for several months. For a look back at the bridge and its history, look here.  

2nd Oregon News Minute from the AP

Date: 12/19/2013 09:25 AM AP-OR–2nd NewsMinute/269 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press   PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – The Oregon Department of Transportation has notified 39 employees they must pay back overtime wages that were paid by mistake. Amounts vary but the total is nearly $12,000. The […]

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 – […]

1st Oregon News Minute from the AP

Date: 12/19/2013 03:59 AM AP-OR–1st NewsMinute/260 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press   PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – A 450-ton shipment of oilfield equipment delayed by protests and weather in Eastern Oregon is due to arrive tonight or tomorrow morning in Idaho as planned. The “megaload,” bound […]

Home Safety for the Holidays

Noted Attorney Passes Away; Gas Prices Steady; LOL for Christmas 18 December 2013 Home Safety for the Holidays Our homes can be hazardous enough for young children, but throw in a mixture of holiday decorations, candy and the excitement of the season and the danger level can rise. But it […]