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3rd Oregon News Minute from the AP

AP-OR–3rd NewsMinute,207 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – Two federal agencies have given their approval to the Columbia River Crossing project. The Federal Highway Administration and the Federal Transit Administration have both signed off on a new Interstate 5 bridge between Portland […]

2nd Oregon News Minute from the AP

AP-OR–2nd NewsMinute,221 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press WESTON, Ore. (AP) – The mayor of the Eastern Oregon town of Weston has easily survived a recall election. More than 70 percent of those casting ballots voted against removing Mayor Dwayne Thul. Recall supporters contended the city […]

1st Oregon News Minute from the AP

AP-OR–1st NewsMinute,275 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) – Unionized Boeing Machinists have voted overwhelmingly to approve a four-year contract extension, granting the company a long stretch of labor peace and likely ending a federal complaint that had become a hot topic for Republican […]

NW Sports from the AP

AP-NW–1st SportsMinute,440 Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports news from The Associated Press CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) – Oregon State University says a 19-year-old football player collapsed last night and later died. Athletics spokesman Steve Fenk says Fred Thompson was playing basketball at a recreation center on the […]

Our Town Holiday Entertaining Recipes

Chef Kyle Lewis spent some time with Our Town host Bob Sneddon during the December 7th edition.  Bob wanted some low-fuss, but high pizazz entertaining and recipe ideas for the holidays. Kyle is the Culinary Arts Instructor at Siuslaw High School, in his fifth year teaching students the ins and […]

1st Oregon News Minute from the AP

AP-OR–2nd NewsMinute,233 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) – The U.S. Attorney in Seattle says a Corvallis, Ore., man has been charged with trying to illegally export military grade rifle scope. U.S. Attorney Jenny Durkan says Geoffrey Roose offered to sell the scopes on […]

NW Sports from the AP

AP-NW–1st SportsMinute,316 Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports news from The Associated Press PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) – Mike Leach has been introduced as the new head football coach at Washington State. Leach was introduced at a rally in the student union building that included hundreds of fans, […]