Date: 07/15/2013 03:59 AM AP-OR–1st NewsMinute/254 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – The law allowing medical marijuana dispensaries in Oregon comes with more than a few unanswered questions. Opponents, including Rep. Andy Olson, say the bill, which goes into effect in […]
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Fire Danger Rising; Forest Trails in Poor Shape; LDS Members turn attention to Coos Bay Parks
12 July 2013 Fire Danger on the Rise Strong winds along the coast and high temperatures inland have combined to make things very dry in Western Oregon. That’s prompted fire officials to announce tighter restrictions when it comes to working and recreating in forested areas. Effective July 15th private and […]
Top prep prospect to stick with Beavers; Ems end losing streak; and weekend schedule a ‘crusher’ for the Sandblasters
Thompson Sticking With Beavs The number one prep baseball prospect in the state, according to Baseball Northwest, will forego a contract with the Chicago Cubs and instead stick with his previous commitment to be an Oregon State Beaver. Jake Thompson signed a National Letter of Intent last fall to play […]
3rd Oregon News Minute from the AP
Date: 07/12/2013 10:28 AM AP-OR–3rd NewsMinute/239 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press HERMISTON, Ore. (AP) – A power outage near Hermiston was caused by a snake. The East Oregonian reports a snake slithered through a fence and disrupted a breaker at the Umatilla Cooperative’s Feedville […]
2nd Oregon News Minute from the AP
Date: 07/12/2013 09:28 AM AP-OR–2nd NewsMinute/301 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press UNDATED (AP) – The federal agencies responsible for making Columbia Basin hydroelectric dams safer for salmon say they’re doing a good job. But conservation groups say despite spending $600 million a year, the […]
NW Sports from the AP
Date: 07/12/2013 05:29 AM AP-NW–SportsMinute/323 Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports news from The Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) – Daniel Nava hit a two-out single in the top of the 10th inning to score pinch-runner Jackie Bradley Jr., and the Boston Red Sox rallied from a […]
1st Oregon News Minute from the AP
Date: 07/12/2013 03:59 AM AP-OR–1st NewsMinute/255 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press SALEM, Ore. (AP) – An Oregon Department of Corrections audit says there were conflicts of interest in contracts approved by the former head of the agency that manages state prison industries. The Salem […]
Food Initiative Filed; Former Forest Chief; Memorial Set; and Relay for Life Honor Wall
11 July 2013 Food and Farm Rights Initiative Filed in Lane County Backers of a potentially far reaching measure that would not only ban the growth of genetically modified crops in Lane County, but also supersede state and federal agriculture and food laws have begun their efforts to place it […]




