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Fire danger soars… and health dangers too

30 July 2015 Private forest lands closed to public use Ongoing drought conditions and hot weather are combining to raise the fire danger throughout most of the state. Temperatures exceeding 100 degrees are expected this weekend in many parts of western Oregon; sending the danger soaring. Red Flag Warnings are […]

2nd Oregon News Minute from the AP

Date: 07/30/2015 09:16 AM AP-OR–2nd NewsMinute/214 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press EUGENE, Ore. (AP) – A veteran Eugene police officer accused of beating a suspect in the Lane County Jail is due to be arraigned today. The Register-Guard reports that prosecutors yesterday charged John Sharlow […]

NW Sports from the AP

Date: 07/30/2015 04:59 AM AP-NW–SportsMinute/263 Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports news from The Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) – Welington Castillo homered twice off Seattle ace Felix Hernandez, including a two-run shot in the first inning, and the Arizona Diamondbacks won their fifth straight beating the Mariners […]

1st Oregon News Minute from the AP

Date: 07/30/2015 03:59 AM AP-OR–1st NewsMinute/251 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – Oregon State Police questioned and released a man believed to be responsible for suspicious letters sent to two dozen sheriff’s offices this week. Police say 34-year-old Lance Storm did not […]

Lane County man questioned about suspicious letters

29 July 2015 24 County Sheriffs receive “rambling, incoherent messages” A Eugene area man was detained for questioning yesterday in connection with suspicious letters sent to 24 county sheriff’s offices in Oregon. Oregon State Police Lieutenant Bill Fugate (FEW-gayt) confirmed this morning the man was questioned; determined not to be […]

Emeralds avoid shut out

29 July 2015 Lackluster offensive performance at PK Park Three Boise pitchers limited Eugene batters to just four hits last night and the Hawks claimed their second win in the three game series last night, 5-1. The Emeralds were in danger of being shut out until an Alex Bautista home […]

1st Oregon News Minute from the AP

Date: 07/29/2015 03:59 AM AP-OR–1st NewsMinute/269 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press SALEM, Ore. (AP) – Oregon will allow marijuana sales to adults beginning Oct. 1, nearly a year sooner than originally planned. Gov. Kate Brown signed a bill allowing existing medical marijuana dispensaries to temporarily […]