First Class Mail facing delivery slowdown Postal officials have announced intentions to close the Gateway Mail Processing Center in Springfield. That would increase the amount of time it takes for a first class letter to reach its destination. Closure of the center means that if you mailed a letter from […]
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3rd Oregon News Minute from the AP
AP-OR–3rd NewsMinute,230 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press SPRINGFIELD, Ore. (AP) – The Springfield City Council has quickly and unanimously approved an ordinance protecting gays and lesbians from discrimination. The charter amendment adds “sexual orientation” to the list of protected classes, which include race, religion, age, […]
2nd Oregon News Minute from the AP
AP-OR–2nd NewsMinute,295 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press BEND, Ore. (AP) – Police say eight out of a dozen protesters seeking more town hall meetings with Congressman Greg Walden have been cited for criminal trespass after refusing to leave Walden’s office in Bend. Police say those […]
NW Sports from the AP
AP-NW–1st SportsMinute,299 Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports news from The Associated Press EUGENE, Ore. (AP) – All-American cornerback Cliff Harris has been dismissed from the Oregon Ducks for violating team rules. Harris was already suspended from the Ducks and wasn’t allowed to participate in team activities. […]
1st Oregon News Minute from the AP
AP-OR–1st NewsMinute,285 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press SALEM, Ore. (AP) – Oregon officials say guards at the state penitentiary at Salem fired warning shots and used chemical spray to break up multiple fights involving about 50 inmates in the prison yard. Corrections Department spokeswoman Jeanine […]
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The Siuslaw Vikings jumped to an early 14-nothing start, but the La Salle Falcons inched back, eventually taking the lead and holding onto it for a 45-40 win in the OSAA 4A State Football Final Saturday afternoon in Hillsboro. The Far West League Champion Vikings ended the season 12-1 overall… […]
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Lawsuit filed by Former City Employee The Florence City Council will start things off this evening with a closed executive session in consultation with legal counsel about a $450-thousand lawsuit filed by a former police officer. Terry Walton was hired in 2007. He alleges he was dismissed in August of […]
3rd Oregon News Minute from the AP
AP-OR–3rd NewsMinute,266 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – Several Occupy Portland protestors huddled together for warmth in Shemanski Park after police told them to take down tents or be kicked out. The Oregonian reports the demonstrators agreed to take down a tent […]