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National search for new sheriff not in the cards

17 April 2015 Chief Deputy reportedly applied, along with six others. The requirements for someone wanting to be Lane County’s next sheriff are pretty tight. First of all, that person must be an accredited police officer meeting Oregon standards. Second of all, they must have been a two-year resident of […]

NW Sports from the AP

Date: 04/17/2015 04:59 AM AP-NW–SportsMinute/230 Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports news from The Associated Press UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) – Jewell Loyd is the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft. Loyd, who was chosen by the Seattle Storm last night, decided to skip her final season […]

1st Oregon News Minute from the AP

Date: 04/17/2015 03:59 AM AP-OR–1st NewsMinute/266 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – The Portland Housing Bureau has agreed to buy land for affordable housing in the Pearl District from a private developer for $1.3 million. The bureau says a 1999 agreement with […]

2nd Oregon News Minute from the AP

Date: 04/16/2015 09:19 AM AP-OR–2nd NewsMinute/257 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – Demonstrators calling for a $15 per hour minimum wage have marched through downtown Portland, part of a host of similar protests nationwide. The Oregonian estimates that hundreds took part in […]

NW Sports from the AP

Date: 04/16/2015 04:59 AM AP-NW–SportsMinute/271 Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports news from The Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) – Brett Anderson posted his first victory with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Scott Van Slyke hit a two-run double, and the two-time defending NL West champions completed a […]