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Justice Department urged to pursue legal action against former governor

Congressional panel releases critical Cover Oregon report A U.S. House committee has found former Governor John Kitzhaber, his advisers and a federal agency mishandled the creation of Oregon’s health insurance enrollment website. The committee is asking the Justice Department and state attorney general to conduct criminal investigations. It says in […]

Fore Kids Golf Tournament

Golfers and non-golfers can win prizes The annual Fore Kids Golf Tournament coming up June 4th will provide golfers and non-golfers a way to help raise money for the Boys and Girls Club… as well as possibly win some great prizes for themselves. The tournament will be at Ocean Dunes […]

Latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports

AP-NW–Sports Right Now/1114 ATHLETICS-MARINERS Martin homers in 9th, Mariners rally to beat A’s 6-5 SEATTLE (AP) — Leonys Martin hit a game-ending, two-run homer in the ninth inning to give the Seattle Mariners a 6-5 comeback victory over the Oakland Athletics on Tuesday night. Seattle trailed 5-2 after seven innings […]

Latest Oregon news, sports, business and entertainment

AP-OR–2nd Right Now/1157 SENATOR SMOKING-CAPITOL State senator faces fine for smoking in Capitol building (Information from: Statesman Journal, http://www.statesmanjournal.com) SALEM, Ore. (AP) — A state senator may be facing a $500 fine for smoking in his Capitol office. The Statesman Journal reports Republican state Sen. Jeff Kruse was sent a […]

Four step process required to run for local office

Florence City Council Elections set Potential candidates for the two City Council positions and the Mayor of Florence can begin the four-step process next week for getting on the ballot. City Recorder Kelli Weese says the first step is filing a “prospective petition” with her office.  Once that’s approved, candidates […]

Latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports

AP-NW–Sports Right Now/489 BBA-ATHLETICS-MARINERS Hill wins again, A’s end skid with 5-0 victory vs Mariners SEATTLE (AP) — Rich Hill pitched eight innings to win his fourth straight start, Stephen Vogt hit a leadoff homer in the seventh inning to snap a scoreless tie and the Oakland Athletics beat the […]