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3rd Oregon News Minute from the AP

OR–3rd NewsMinute/240 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press   PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – Another 145 cases of whooping cough were reported in the past month in Oregon, bringing the total for the year to more than 290. That’s triple the number at this time last year. […]

2nd Oregon News Minute from the AP

OR–2nd NewsMinute/286 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press   COOS BAY, Ore. (AP) – The 2011 tsunami that devastated coastal towns in Japan also woke up the West Coast. Today thousands of people in Coos Bay, North Bend and Charleston are taking part in their first […]

NW Sports from the AP

NW–SportsMinute/438 Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports news from The Associated Press   ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) – Justin Smoak hit two three-run homers against his former team and the Seattle Mariners used a pair of early eight-run innings to rout the Texas Rangers for the second game […]

1st Oregon News Minute from the AP

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]