AP-OR–3rd NewsMinute,274 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – A 3-year-old Oregon girl who swallowed 37 tiny magnets is expected to make a full recovery. The Buckyballs were removed from the girl’s intestines yesterday by doctors at Legacy Emmanuel Medical Center. KGW reports […]

AP-OR–2nd NewsMinute,253 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press SALEM, Ore. (AP) – In the final hours of the regular session, Oregon legislators approved Gov. John Kitzhaber’s request to require that school districts sign achievement compacts with the state. The measure is an extension of Kitzhaber’s plan […]

AP-OR–1st NewsMinute UPDATE,308 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press (Eds: Updates 1st item.) SALEM, Ore. (AP) – The Oregon Legislature wrapped up its work late last night and has adjourned for the year, closing the curtain on a 34-day session marked by budget cuts and partisan […]

AP-NW–1st SportsMinute,505 Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports news from The Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – Nicolas Batum (bah-TOOM’) scored 19 points and the Portland Trail Blazers snapped a three-game losing streak with an 86-74 victory over the New Orleans Hornets last night. LaMarcus Aldridge, who […]

AP-OR–3rd NewsMinute,268 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press MILWAUKIE, Ore. (AP) – Neighbors tried but couldn’t rescue an elderly man from his burning home Sunday in Milwaukie. Clackamas Fire District 1 says firefighters weren’t able to find the man right away. He was eventually found dead. […]

AP-OR–2nd NewsMinute,246 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – Triple-A reports the average price of a gallon of gasoline in Oregon is $3.95 and in places has broken the $4 mark. The average is up 6 cents in a week and 45 cents […]