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2nd Oregon News Minute from the AP

AP-OR–2nd NewsMinute,231 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press SPRINGFIELD, Ore. (AP) – The Springfield School District has decided to cancel a cage fighting event that was planned as a fundraiser, saying it “does not align with the district’s philosophy.” The event had been planned for April […]

1st Oregon News Minute from the AP

AP-OR–1st NewsMinute,304 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press REEDSPORT, Ore. (AP) – Authorities in Reedsport say they’re investigating the death of a 28-year-old man as a homicide. The body of Justin Schneider of Reedsport was found Tuesday in a stormwater collection basin. An autopsy is planned. […]

NW Sports from the AP

AP-NW–1st SportsMinute,411 Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports news from The Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – LaMarcus Aldridge had 24 points and nine rebounds and the Portland Trail Blazers rallied after surrendering the lead to New Jersey in the fourth quarter for a 101-88 win over […]

Local News – Suspicous Device Draws Bomb Squad; Dialysis Clinic Delayed; Local Gas Breaks $4; Our Town Talks Clear Cutting

Suspected Pipe Bomb Closes Highway… turns out to be non-explosive Initially described as being a pipe bomb, a suspicious object kept Highway 126 just east of Florence closed for more than three hours last night.  Police and transportation officials closed the highway around eight pm after finding a – quote […]

NW Sports from the AP

AP-NW–1st SportsMinute,433 Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports news from The Associated Press SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) – Carlos Peguero had four hits, including a two-run homer, in the Seattle Mariners’ 9-8 loss to the Colorado Rockies yesterday. Peguero collected his fifth spring homer and three singles. He […]