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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 […]

2nd Oregon News Minute from the AP

Date: 10/11/2013 09:24 AM AP-OR–2nd NewsMinute/294 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press   SPRINGFIELD, Ore. (AP) – A Springfield medical marijuana grower is facing an assault charge for shooting a man caught clipping buds from his backyard crop. Police did not arrest Josiah Shirley after the […]

NW Sports from the AP

Date: 10/11/2013 04:59 AM AP-NW–SportsMinute/318 Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports news from The Associated Press   SEATTLE (AP) – Doubt followed quarterback Keith Price everywhere last season as a junior at Washington. Doubt from fans. Doubt in his own mind, trusting his teammates and himself. That’s […]

1st Oregon News Minute from the AP

Date: 10/11/2013 03:59 AM AP-OR–1st NewsMinute/304 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press   PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – A woman accused of taking part in ecoterrorism firebombings pleaded guilty to arson and conspiracy charges yesterday in an Oregon federal court. Rebecca Rubin spent seven years fleeing from […]

2nd Oregon News Minute from the AP

Date: 10/10/2013 09:25 AM AP-OR–2nd NewsMinute/288 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press   PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – A woman accused of taking part in ecoterrorism firebombings is scheduled to enter a plea today in federal court in Portland. The Oregonian reports 40-year-old Rebecca Rubin is expected […]