AP-OR–3rd NewsMinute,245 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – The plastic bag ban went into effect over the weekend in Portland. KGW reports shoppers at major drug and grocery stores are encouraged to bring reusable bags. Paper bags also are still available. Mayor […]
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2nd Oregon News Minute from the AP
AP-OR–2nd NewsMinute,308 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) – A national effort to put abortion bans into state constitutions is looking for its first victory next month in Mississippi, where voters are being asked to approve an amendment declaring that life begins when […]
1st Oregon News Minute from the AP
AP-OR–1st NewsMinute,301 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – A rowing crew yesterday morning found the body of a 41-year-old Milwaukie man in the Willamette River. The Multnomah County Medical Examiner’s Office says the body of Eugene Ford Jr. was found a mile […]
Local Sports Weekend Outlook
On the Schedule: Coast Radio Sports will bring you all the action of eight man football tonight as the Mapleton Sailors host the McKenzie Eagles. Airtime is 6:30, kick off from Mapleton High School is set for 7 o’clock on KCST… in Glide the Reedsport Braves will face the Wildcats […]
Vikings Remain Undefeated Atop the Far West Football Standings
Sonny Tupua carried the ball eight times for 145 yards and two touchdowns, plus caught a 45-yard touchdown pass as the Siuslaw Vikings downed the Brookings-Harbor Bruins 49-13 Thursday night. The Vikings led 42-7 at the half and were able to move the ball at will against the Bruins, accumulating […]
1st Oregon News Minute from the AP
Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press EUGENE, Ore. (AP) – The U.S attorney’s office says a 61-year-old man who used some of the money from seven Oregon bank robberies to pay prostitutes and exotic dancers has been sentenced to more than 13 years in prison. At […]
Local News Digest – Bare Cupboards; Port Manager; Fire Open House; Celebrate Arts!
The cupboard is nearly bare… The shelves are empty and the balance sheet is looking a little bleak at Florence Food Share. The emergency food box pantry provides supplies to 600 households in the Florence, Dunes City and Mapleton Area each month. Manager Karen Lyn says their reserves are depleted […]
3rd Oregon News Minute from the AP
Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – Some state and union officials are talking about a proposal for “bridge” health coverage that would allow some Oregon state employees to retire early. The Oregonian reports it could apply to workers who are eligible for […]