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1st Oregon News Minute from the AP

Date: 02/13/2013 03:59 AM OR–1st NewsMinute/387 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press   ST. HELENS, Ore. (AP) – A man charged with killing a mental health worker in May has pleaded guilty except for insanity and is expected to be sent to the Oregon State Hospital. […]

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12 February 2013 Superintendent Search Narrows Three candidates have risen to the top in the search for a new superintendent at Siuslaw schools.  One of those has already had a second interview, the other two will meet with the entire School Board again next week. Board chair Paul Burns said […]

3rd Oregon News Minute from the AP

Date: 02/12/2013 10:35 AM OR–3rd NewsMinute/283 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press   OREGON CITY, Ore. (AP) – The Clackamas County sheriff’s office has asked federal aviation officials for permission to fly drones to take aerial photos and video. A spokesman says the radio-controlled small helicopters […]

2nd Oregon News Minute from the AP

Date: 02/12/2013 09:29 AM OR–2nd NewsMinute/309 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press   SALEM, Ore. (AP) – Motorists caught talking on their cell phones or texting while driving would face far stiffer fines – up to $1,000 – under a bill that is being considered in […]

NW Sports from the AP

Date: 02/12/2013 05:29 AM NW–SportsMinute/321 Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports news from The Associated Press   SEATTLE (AP) – When the Seattle Mariners report for spring training today, they’ll immediately start trying to answer whether their starting rotation has enough depth and how exactly they will […]

1st Oregon News Minute from the AP

Date: 02/12/2013 03:59 AM OR–1st NewsMinute/351 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press   SALEM, Ore. (AP) – Gov. John Kitzhaber will watch President Barack Obama’s State of the Union address from first lady Michelle Obama’s box. Kitzhaber spokesman Tim Raphael says the White House extended the […]