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NW Sports from the AP

AP-NW–1st SportsMinute,260 Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports news from The Associated Press TOKYO (AP) – Cuban defector Yoenis Cespedes hit his first major league home run to power the Athletics to a 4-1 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Thursday that earned Oakland a split in […]

1st Oregon News Minute from the AP

AP-OR–1st NewsMinute,340 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – A Vancouver, Wash., man accused of sending threatening letters containing white powder to members of Congress has pleaded not guilty to federal charges. The Oregonian says that U.S. Magistrate Judge Dennis Hubel set a […]

Local News: Planning Commission Hears About Roundabouts; Gas up; Ocean Debris Forum; Transfer Site Hours Expanded

Planning Commission Hears Roundabout Explanation Florence’s Transportation Systems Plan update has identified two intersections that will require extensive changes over the next few years.  Chris Tiesler, a senior engineer with transportation consultant Kittleson and Associates, told Planning Commissioners last night that it would be premature to focus right now on […]

3rd Oregon News Minute from the AP

AP-OR–3rd NewsMinute,312 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) – Michelle Obama will speak at three college graduation ceremonies this spring, including Oregon State University’s. OSU has been recognized for its efforts to promote healthy communities, a key priority of the first lady. Mrs. Obama’s […]

2nd Oregon News Minute from the AP

AP-OR–2nd NewsMinute,262 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – Several law enforcement agencies are searching for a missing Portland man whose van was found last evening at a central Oregon snow park. Samuel Coleman’s family reported him missing Monday evening. Relatives say the […]