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3rd Oregon News Minute from the AP

Date: 10/03/2013 11:04 AM AP-OR–3rd NewsMinute/254 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press   SALEM, Ore. (AP) – The owner and two employees of a Salem towing company are suing three law enforcement agencies for $5 million. Bales and Brady Towing West accuses them of wrongfully arresting […]

2nd Oregon News Minute from the AP

Date: 10/03/2013 09:29 AM AP-OR–2nd NewsMinute/270 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press   INDIANAPOLIS (AP) – Two more former college football players have filed a lawsuit against the NCAA stemming from concussions and brain injuries. John DuRocher, a quarterback at Washington and Oregon, and Darin Harris, […]

NW Sports from the AP

Date: 10/03/2013 04:59 AM AP-NW–SportsMinute/317 Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports news from The Associated Press   RENTON, Wash. (AP) – After the final preseason game, Bruce Irvin didn’t want to remove his jersey and shoulder pads, knowing it would be sometime in October before he would […]

1st Oregon News Minute from the AP

Date: 10/03/2013 03:59 AM AP-OR–1st NewsMinute/311 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press   SALEM, Ore. (AP) – The Oregon Legislature approved a series of bills on pensions and taxes, then adjourned its special session after three days of work. The approval of five bills yesterday caps […]

Federal Recreation Sites Closed; Single Day Special Session Goes to 3; Gas Prices Down; ESPN Commentator Got His Broadcast Start in Florence

2 October 2013 DC Stalemate Limits Opportunities The federal government shutdown is in its second day.  That means the U.S. Forest Service is continuing to implement closures at offices and recreation sites across the region.  Locally that means the Oregon Dunes Recreation Area center in Reedsport and the Cape Perpetua […]