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2nd AP Northwest News Minute

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Authorities have identified a bicyclist who was struck and killed by a driver in Portland. KATU-TV reports that police officers responded to the scene around 3 p.m. Friday. MYRTLE POINT, Ore. (AP) — The district attorney for Coos County says a Myrtle Point teenager was justified […]

AP Northwest News Minute

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Authorities have identified a bicyclist who was struck and killed by a driver in Portland. KATU-TV reports that police officers responded to the scene around 3 p.m. Friday. MYRTLE POINT, Ore. (AP) — The district attorney for Coos County says a Myrtle Point teenager was justified […]

AP Northwest News Minute

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon Sen. Alan Bates, a Democrat from Medford, has passed away at the age of 71. According to a statement from the family, Bates passed away on Friday after spending the day fly fishing on the Rogue River with his son. PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A […]

Northwest AP Sports Minute

Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports news from The Associated Press  RENTON, Wash. (AP) — The decision by the Seattle Seahawks to sign former Saints All-Pro guard Jahri Evans is not a sign the Seahawks are ready to go through another training camp with changes on the […]

Siuslaw Athletic Hall of Fame induction 8/19

Sixth round of inductees set Two state championship teams and eight individuals ranging from the late 1950s to as recent as 1997 will be inducted into the Siuslaw High School Athletic Hall of Fame August 19th during a special dinner at Three Rivers Casino. Siuslaw Athletic Director Chris Johnson said […]

Polling shows support for ambulance levy continuation; Marbled Murrelet habitat still crucial; Black and White Recycle; OSU Newport expanstion to be “national and global showcase”

Polling shows support for Ambulance Levy Continuation Recent polling conducted on behalf of Western Lane Ambulance District shows area residents are favoring continuation of an operating levy for another five years. Interim District Manager Brian Burright said before moving forward with the renewal, the district reached out to residents to […]

County Commission ponders solid waste savings; Mural Code could be scrapped; Port Commission to meet in Mapleton; Coast Guard searching for missing kayaker

Waste Transfer station closures unlikely Lane County Commissioners aren’t expected to take final action until next week on a report that suggests closing eight of the 16 solid waste transfer sites around the county.  West Lane Commissioner Jay Bozievich says they discussed it earlier this week, but didn’t have a […]

Emeralds struggle in second half of season

Canadians manhandle Eugene After finishing the first half of the Northwest League season with a 28-10 record, the Eugene Emeralds have been struggling. Eugene pitchers gave up 14 hits; the defense committed two errors and batters struck out 14 times while managing only six hits in an 8-4 loss to […]