AP-OR–2nd NewsMinute,276 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – A new report on the massive new Interstate 5 bridge and freeway expansion project over the Columbia River has a big surprise for Oregon and Washington. The Oregonian reports that the just-released final environmental […]
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1st Oregon News Minute
AP-OR–1st NewsMinute CORRECTION,260 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press (Corrects first item to read ‘in court today’) PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – Portland police say four defendants are due in court today in what is believed to be the biggest drug bust in the department’s history. Investigators […]
Festival of Books to celebrate authors
It’s expected that as many as 60 authors and publishers will be participating in the first ever Florence Festival of Books in two weeks at the Florence Events Center. One of the most experienced and notable writers will be William L. Sullivan, the author of a number of hiking guides […]
Fire danger increased by illegal camping
Cooler overnight temperatures and higher humidity during the day gives the feeling that fall may be in the air, but fire officials are casting a wary eye at the underbrush. Two recent fires in the same day highlighted once challenge. Both fires were near the Florence Events Center… and both […]
Beach walk and cleanup to coincide
The annual Beach Walk for Habitat for Humanity is set for tomorrow morning. Kate Redwine — “It’s our biggest, our biggest annual fund raiser.”(click here to listen to quote) Habitat Director Kate Redwine says they rely on the event to help them provide housing for hard working, but low income […]
Lane County facing steeper cuts
Lane County Commissioners are still trying to deal with balancing the current year’s budget… something they usually have taken care of by June of each year. But a series of events came together to disrupt the process this year, creating a very difficult situation. Commissioners and administration are working together […]
3rd Oregon News from the AP
AP-OR–3rd NewsMinute,256 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – Marion County prosecutors say a woman has been banned from owning animals for five years after pleading no contest in an animal neglect case. Authorities say Mikerra Lane neglected three horses and 14 llamas. […]
2nd Oregon News Minute from the AP
AP-OR–2nd NewsMinute,348 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – The Oregon State Police have resumed hiring troopers. Eight men and a woman will be sworn in on Sunday, marking the first time in eighteen months the State Police have been able to hire […]