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1st Oregon News Minute from the AP

Date: 08/06/2012 03:59 AM OR–1st NewsMinute/246 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press   SALEM, Ore. (AP) – The Oregon Supreme Court has censured former Polk County Circuit Court Judge Fred Avera for deciding a divorce case two and a half years after it was filed. The […]

Breaking News: Siuslaw Bank in Mapleton Held Up

Just before noon this morning, two mean carrying rifles and wearing ski goggles walked into the Siuslaw Bank Mapleton Branch and demanded money.  They then left in a white, “90’s hatchback”.  One suspect is described as being between six-foot and six-three with a thin build and wearing a white jumpsuit.  […]

Local Sports – Ems sweep Sox; Siuslaw Hall of Fame

Ems sweep Sox The Eugene Emeralds completed a three-game sweep of the Everett Aqua Sox with a 4-2 win last night at PK Park in Eugene.  The victory moves the Ems a game-and-a-half ahead of the Sox, tied for first place with the Vancouver Canadians  with 6-and-4 records  in the […]

3rd Oregon News Minute from the AP

Date: 08/03/2012 10:36 AM OR–3rd NewsMinute/283 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press   CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) – A woman involved in a contentious custody battle over a husky-shepherd dog has made an initial court appearance on a first-degree theft charge. Oregon State University student Jordan Biggs […]

2nd Oregon News Minute from the AP

Date: 08/03/2012 09:25 AM OR–2nd NewsMinute/246 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press   SEATTLE (AP) – Many Oregon residents this weekend will feel the hot weather that has been broiling much of the rest of the country. A combination of high pressure and offshore flow will […]

NW Sports from the AP

Date: 08/03/2012 05:29 AM NW–SportsMinute/256 Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports news from The Associated Press   SEATTLE (AP) – Andy Rose had a goal and two assists to help the Seattle Sounders beat Caribbean champion Caledonia AIA of Trinidad and Tobago 3-1 last night in their […]

1st Oregon News Minute from the AP

Date: 08/03/2012 03:59 AM OR–1st NewsMinute/275 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press   SALEM, Ore. (AP) – Gov. John Kitzhaber is making life tougher on state workers who smoke. Kitzhaber signed an executive order Thursday banning tobacco use on all property surrounding state offices. It’s already […]