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2nd Oregon News Minute from the AP

OR–2nd NewsMinute/277 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press   SALEM, Ore. (AP) – The Kitzhaber administration plans to charge a 75-cent-a-month tax on prepaid cellular phones, despite the objections of Verizon and T-Mobile and a possible court fight. Users of other cellphones and land lines already […]

1st Oregon News Minute from the AP

OR–1st NewsMinute/333 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press   ALOHA, Ore. (AP) – The Washington County, Ore., sheriff’s office has identified the deputy who fatally shot a 52-year-old Aloha man last weekend. Sgt. Bob Ray said yesterday the deputy was Brian McLeod, a 12-year sheriff’s department […]

Local News: Future of the Ice Machine; Japanese Dock Washes Up; OC Jam 2012; School Schedules Change in 12-13

A Chilling Future? The efforts of the Siuslaw Fishermen’s Association to replace the commercial ice maker on the Old Town Wharf appear to have finally been successful.  Although it’s not currently operating, it is functional.  Port of Siuslaw Manager Bob Forsythe says the challenge now is to find someone to […]

3rd Oregon News Minute From the AP

OR–3rd NewsMinute/253 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press   PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – An outside review of seven shootings by Portland police officers found the biggest problem was a breakdown in communications. The Oregonian reports consultants recommend changes to address communication gaps, excessive delays in getting […]