Date: 10/15/2013 03:59 AM AP-OR–1st NewsMinute/288 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – Oregon Lottery Director Larry Niswender is retiring the end of November. In a memo to his staff Monday, Niswender said he’s happy with what he’s accomplished and will work […]
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Transit Committee; Pet Halloween Safety; Turning Books into Food
14 October 2013 Transit Changes to be Discussed Wednesday A presentation on upcoming changes to the route of the Rhody Express bus service in Florence will be laid out Wednesday afternoon at City Hall. The city’s Transit Advisory Committee will meet at 1:30 that day to hear about changes to […]
Prep Football and Cross Country; College Gridiron Results
Vikings Remain atop Far West Things were well in hand early in the game and the Siuslaw Vikings rolled to a 41-8 Far West Football victory over the Brookings-Harbor Bruins Friday night. Joe Dotson was 9-of-13 passing for 169 yards and one touchdown, plus he carried the ball 11 times […]
2nd Oregon News Minute from the AP
Date: 10/14/2013 09:29 AM AP-OR–2nd NewsMinute/279 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press GRESHAM, Ore. (AP) – A woman who was shot Saturday morning at her Gresham apartment has died. The Multnomah County medical examiner’s office tells The Oregonian an autopsy is scheduled today on Jessie […]
NW Sports from the AP
Date: 10/14/2013 04:59 AM AP-NW–SportsMinute/201 Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports news from The Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) – Marshawn Lynch ran for two touchdowns and had 155 all-purpose yards, Richard Sherman came up with his third interception of the season, and the Seattle Seahawks finally […]
1st Oregon News Minute from the AP
Date: 10/14/2013 03:59 AM AP-OR–1st NewsMinute/319 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – One of two people who were shot Friday in a Portland transit station has died. Portland police say 15-year-old Abukar Madey died early yesterday at a Portland hospital, and […]
Honor Flights; Hydrant Flushing and Clam Chowder
11 October 2013 Federal Shut Down Doesn’t Deter Honor Flights A group of about 50 Oregon veterans, and an equal number of escorts… or guardians… made their way to the National World War Two Memorial in Washington DC last week. A highlight of the trip, according to Steve Olienyk, was […]
Lowell clinches Mt. West Volleyball; Viking XC to field 3 teams Saturday; Prep and college schedules
Lowell Clinches Mt. West Volleyball Crown The Lowell Devils downed the Mapleton Sailors in four sets last night on the volleyball court. That clinched the Mountain West title for the Devils and left the Sailors a game behind 2nd place McKenzie in third with just one match remaining in the […]