Date: 06/17/2013 03:59 AM AP-OR–1st NewsMinute/263 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press SALEM, Ore. (AP) – A push by two of Oregon’s largest universities to break from the statewide university system faces renewed opposition. University of Oregon and Portland State University insist they can bring […]
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Fire Season Nearing; Florence Woman Dies; Chainsaws and Father’s Day; Spruce Street Closure
14 June 2013 Fire Conditions Approaching… Better weather and more firefighters have slowed the spread of grassland blazes in southeastern Oregon. But, say officials, conditions in other areas of the state are becoming dryer and fire danger is rising. Crews in Malhuer County believe they have a handle on a […]
Sandblasters, Emeralds, 4A All Stars and the College Baseball World Series
Three Rivers Sandblasters will be on the diamond today and tomorrow for a pair of double-headers against Roseburg’s Doc Stewarts… today’s double header begins at four… then tomorrow’s twin-bill is set for 1:30… all four games at Jiggs Dodson Field. The ‘Blasters will be without three of their regulars tomorrow… […]
3rd Oregon News Minute from the AP
Date: 06/14/2013 10:39 AM AP-OR–3rd NewsMinute/243 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press EAGLE POINT, Ore. (AP) – A school district in southern Oregon is considering arming some of its staff members to protect students from school violence. The Mail Tribune reports the motion to train […]
2nd Oregon News Minute from the AP
Date: 06/14/2013 09:28 AM AP-OR–2nd NewsMinute/250 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press McMINNVILLE, Ore. (AP) – It was indeed a tornado that damaged several buildings in McMinnville. A two-person storm survey team from the National Weather Service sent to the scene confirmed yesterday’s damage was […]
1st Oregon News Minute from the AP
Date: 06/14/2013 03:59 AM AP-OR–1st NewsMinute/250 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press GOVERNMENT CAMP, Ore. (AP) – Searchers have located an Oregon hiker who informed his wife by phone that he had twisted his knee and become disoriented in foggy weather near Mount Hood. Clackamas County […]
2nd Graders on the sand; Lane Jail opening more beds; Retiring flags in Florence
13 June 2013 Flag Day Observance in Florence Several hundred flags will go up in flames tomorrow night in Florence. It’s not a protest. It’s a show of respect for flags that are now too worn, tattered or frayed to be properly displayed according to American Legion Post Commander Mike […]
Mississippi State standout could become Eugene Emerald
College World Series It’s taken just five years for coach John Cohen to revitalized Mississippi State’s baseball program and return the Bulldogs to championship contention. Mississippi State, with a 48-and-18 overall record, will face number three national seed Oregon State Saturday in Omaha, Nebraska in the opening game of the […]




