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2nd Oregon News Minute from the AP

Date: 07/16/2012 09:29 AM OR–2nd NewsMinute/273 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press   PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – The AAA auto club reports the average price of a gallon of gasoline in Oregon is $3.54. That’s down 2 cents in a week and 44 cents in a […]

NW Sports from the AP

NW–SportsMinute/330 Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports news from The Associated Press   SEATTLE (AP) – The Texas Rangers beat the Seattle Mariners 4-0 yesterday, with Matt Harrison tossing a five-hitter for his 12th victory and Adrian Beltre getting three hits and two RBIs. Harrison’s 12th win […]

1st Oregon News Minute from the AP

Date: 07/16/2012 04:30 AM OR–1st NewsMinute/223 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press   MEDFORD, Ore. (AP) – A rural Eagle Point man says he will continue his decade-long legal battle over what Oregon water managers call illegal reservoirs. The Mail Tribune says Gary Harrington plans to […]

Local News – Wharf Renovation Draws Prospective Bidders; Expired Drugs Pose Challenges; North Jetty Road Temp Closure; Robinson in Florence

Wharf Renovation Project draws several potential bidders A half dozen contractors participated in a “pre-bid” meeting with Port of Siuslaw officials this week in anticipation of a major renovation to the wharf beneath ICM and Mo’s Restaurants. Port Manager Bob Forsythe was encouraged at the turnout that indicates high interest […]

3rd Oregon News Minute from the AP

Date: 07/13/2012 10:41 AM OR–3rd NewsMinute/266 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press   GRANTS PASS, Ore. (AP) – Nearly two years after his 16-month-old son’s death, a Grants Pass man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison. KDRV reports the sentence comes for Patrick Hart […]

2nd Oregon News Minute from the AP

Date: 07/13/2012 09:29 AM OR–2nd NewsMinute/268 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press   SALEM, Ore. (AP) – Fire has heavily damaged a Salem apartment building and displaced 17 people. No injuries were reported in last night’s fire at the Bridgewest Apartments. Residents say the fire appeared […]

NW Sports from the AP

Date: 07/13/2012 05:29 AM NW–SportsMinute/266 Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports news from The Associated Press   MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – The Minnesota Timberwolves have waived center Darko Milicic and submitted a formal offer sheet in an attempt to sign Portland forward Nicolas Batum (bah-TOOM’). Owner Glen Taylor […]