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Verger Opts to Not Seek Re-Election

State Senator Joanne Verger says when her current term expires, she’ll be calling it quits. Joanne Verger – “I have made a decision not to run again, not to run for reelection in 2012. Now, you know that means I have another year. (click to listen) The Coos Bay Democrat […]

3rd Oregon News Minute

AP-OR–3rd NewsMinute,299 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press EUGENE, Ore. (AP) – A 63-year-old Cottage Grove woman who took her missing father’s Social Security payment for more than 26 years has been sentenced to 18 months in prison. Martha Ann McRae also was ordered to pay […]

2nd Oregon News Minute

AP-OR–2nd NewsMinute,335 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – After meeting with Gov. John Kitzhaber, two top Oregon Lottery officials say they’ll postpone the launch of a new Internet game site called The ORcade. The governor told the officials yesterday he was concerned […]

1st Oregon News Minute from the AP

AP-OR–1st NewsMinute,340 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press EVERETT, Wash. (AP) – A young couple suspected in a murder spree that claimed four lives in three Western states have been returned to Washington state to face charges that could bring the death penalty. Everett, Wash., police […]

3rd Oregon News Minute from the AP

AP-OR–3rd NewsMinute,284 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press EUGENE, Ore. (AP) – A Springfield man convicted of raping a woman while she was passed out has been sentenced to 15 years in prison. Lane County Circuit Judge Debra Vogt told Lamar Alex Davis he was extremely […]

2nd Oregon News Minute from the AP

AP-OR–2nd NewsMinute,333 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – A former Warm Springs police officer, child protection supervisor and Head Start teacher has been arraigned on federal charges of aggravated sexual abuse involving five young girls. The U.S. attorney’s office accuses 61-year-old Harry […]