UNIVERSITY-KKK DORM University of Oregon to strip ex-KKK leader’s name from dorm (Information from: The Register-Guard, http://www.registerguard.com) EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — The University of Oregon’s governing board has voted to remove the name of a former professor and Klu Klux Klansman from one of its campus dormitories. The Register-Guard […]
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AP-NW–Sports Right Now/918 SEAHAWKS-RUNNING DUO Seahawks see Rawls, Michael as dynamic running back duo RENTON, Wash. (AP) — When the Seattle Seahawks released their depth chart for the season opener against Miami, there was a surprising hierarchy at running back. Christine Michael was slotted ahead of Thomas Rawls. Of course, […]
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INMATE SPITS-DEPUTY Jury convicts jail inmate of spitting at sheriff’s deputy (Information from: The Register-Guard, http://www.registerguard.com) EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — A jury in Eugene has convicted a county jail inmate of spitting at a sheriff’s deputy. The Register-Guard reports the jury voted 11-1 Wednesday to convict 29-year-old Adam Anderson […]
DeFazio talks on Our Town; Arrests made in dunes fatality; gas prices holding steady; PTA to explore education act; Adventist center aids thousands.
DeFazio featured on Our Town He is currently Oregon’s longest ever serving legislator. Peter DeFazio has been representing the Fourth District since 1987. You would think he would naturally be opposed to term limits… and he is. He watched as Oregon voters mandated term limits for state legislators more than […]
Vikings win, Sailors lose, on the volleyball court; Emeralds open divisional series in Hillsboro
Prep volleyball: Siuslaw wins at home; Mapleton falls to Alsea On the volleyball court last night… Siuslaw downed Elmira 3-1 for the lady Viks second non-league win of the season. They’ll be at home again tomorrow for another non-league match… this one against Pleasant Hill. The Mapleton Sailors fell to […]
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AP-NW–Sports Right Now/940 RANGERS-MARINERS Andrus has HR, 3 doubles to pace Rangers past Mariners 10-7 SEATTLE (AP) — Elvis Andrus had a homer and three doubles, Jonathan Lucroy hit a two-run homer and the Texas Rangers held off the slumping Seattle Mariners 10-7 on Tuesday night. Texas, which leads the […]
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RANCHING STANDOFF-Q&A Q&A: What to know as Oregon ranching standoff trial begins PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Trial is gearing up this week for armed ranchers who took over a national bird sanctuary in rural Oregon to oppose federal management of public lands. Jury selection starts Wednesday in the case […]
Summer break comes to an end; Mapleton lead testing followup; Better Living Center; Pinewood Derby joins Rods and Rhodies
Summer Break Comes to an End It’s back to school for all students today in Mapleton. Grades K through 12 are in classes for a full day. In Florence the schedule is a bit more complex. All students have today off and most will return tomorrow. Grades one-through-6 and all […]