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  RANGERS-MARINERS Robinson Cano’s 32nd homer leads Mariners over Rangers 14-6 SEATTLE (AP) — Robinson Cano homered during a five-run first inning, the Mariners knocked out starter Cole Hamels early and then Seattle pulled away with a six-run sixth inning in a 14-6 win over the AL West-leading Texas Rangers […]

Postive lead testing in Mapleton Schools; ATV fatality near Winchester Bay; Cape Perpetua changes visitor center hours; and Lane County takes over management of Konnie Park

Mapleton schools respond to positive lead tests Ten out of the 32 water sources tested for lead at Mapleton schools last month came back with higher than allowable concentrations.  Mapleton Superintendent Jodi O’Mara announced the results Friday.  She said five drinking fountains in the elementary school plus one more in […]

Vikings fall in football opener, Sailors come out on top over Redsides; Ducks win 5 straight season openers; and Emeralds lose two over weekend, prepare for Northwest League playoffs.

Vikings fall in football opener Jared Brandt completed 23 of 31 passes, one of those an 80-yard connection with Trent Reavis for a touchdown, but the Elmira Falcons held off the Vikings 35-14 Friday night.  Quincy Rusk had 16 carries for 54 yards and one touchdown in the opening game.  […]

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  SEAHAWKS MOVES Seattle claims DT Garrison Smith off waivers from 49ers RENTON, Wash. (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks have claimed defensive tackle Garrison Smith off waivers. Seattle made the move Sunday, according to the NFL transaction report. The team released defensive tackle Justin Hamilton to clear a spot on […]

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  EX-BOYFRIEND ARRESTED Police dog helps with arrest of ex-boyfriend (Information from: KATU-TV, http://www.katu.com/) CORNELIUS, Ore. (AP) — Cornelius Police arrested a man on various charges with the help of a police K-9. KATU-TV reports that a woman flagged down a Washington County Sheriff’s deputy Saturday night, reporting her ex-boyfriend […]