OR–1st NewsMinute/283 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – The accidental mixture of an acid and a caustic liquid at an Oregon dairy processor tank has sickened 11 people. Portland Fire & Rescue spokesman Paul Corah says none of the 11 people’s […]
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Local Sports – All Far West League Baseball and Softball
Far West League Baseball and Softball Honors Siuslaw’s Jake Thompson was named as the Far West League’s Most Valuable baseball player by coaches last week. The junior right-hander was also named to the Far West First Team as a pitcher. Joining him was Ryan Smith in the infield. Three Vikings […]
Local News- School Board Struggles; Anglers having banner year; Gas Prices Still High; Hope for Trevor
Officials struggle over final budget figures… Siuslaw School Board members are having a tough time reaching an agreement on the budget for the coming year. Most of the allocations have been set, but the focus right now is how much money to spend on athletics. After de-funding sports in […]
3rd Oregon News Minute from the AP
OR–3rd NewsMinute/272 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press EUGENE, Ore. (AP) – The state Board of Higher Education on Friday is expected to raise tuition an average of 3 percent at Oregon’s seven universities. At the University of Oregon, The Register-Guard reports a proposed 6 […]
2nd Oregon News Minute from the AP
OR–2nd NewsMinute/263 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – Gov. John Kitzhaber will introduce his pick to be Oregon’s top school official today. Former New York City schools chancellor Rudy Crew is expected to be at a news conference in Portland. Crew […]
NW Sports from the AP
NW–SportsMinute/347 Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports news from The Associated Press ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) – John Jaso drove in three runs, Jason Vargas pitched into the seventh inning and the Seattle Mariners snapped a five-game losing streak with a 10-3 victory over the AL West-leading […]
1st Oregon News Minute from the AP
OR–1st NewsMinute/328 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press PENDLETON, Ore. (AP) – The tribal police chief says five people have died in a two-vehicle crash and fire on the Umatilla Indian Reservation in northeastern Oregon. Chief Tim Addleman said both vehicles were engulfed in flames […]
Local News – School Budget – BLM Forest Plan – National Trails Day – Forest Babies
School Budget Work Session Set The 2012-13 draft budget for Siuslaw Schools has already received approval from the budget committee. This evening the school board will review the document and hash out some possible changes on just how to spend the $13.6-million in revenues. The big question will be whether […]