Month: January 2012

NW Sports from the AP

AP-NW–1st NewsMinute,289 Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska news from The Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) – Kristen Riley had 16 points and 10 rebounds to lead three scorers in double figures as No. 23 Brigham Young cruised to its eighth straight victory, 69-55 over Seattle on Wednesday night. […]

Local News – Oregon Counties in Jeopardy; Walter-Sedlacek First Citizen; Gas steady; Be Prepared

Some Oregon counties could become insolvent… Governor John Kitzhhaber says some local government work could be regionalized to help rural counties struggling with the expiration of federal timber payments.  He and legislative leaders spoke to Oregon newspaper editors yesterday in Salem.  Kitzhaber says some counties in southern Oregon might be […]

3rd Oregon News Minute from the AP

AP-OR–3rd NewsMinute,244 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press SALEM, Ore. (AP) – The Oregon State Motor Pool says 145 vehicles are damaged from floodwaters that inundated its parking lot in Salem last Thursday. The Statesman Journal reports insurance adjusters are adding up the damage. Officials say […]

NW Sports from the AP

Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports news from The Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – LaMarcus Aldridge scored 23 points and Marcus Camby grabbed a season-high 22 rebounds as the Portland Trail Blazers beat Memphis 97-84 on Tuesday night, snapping the Grizzlies’ seven-game winning streak. Jamal Crawford […]

Local News – Disaster Declaration Pending; David Tai Fund; Siuslaw Awards; Athlete of the Week

Seeking a Federal Disaster Declaration… Lane County officials have a Friday deadline to submit damage estimates from last week’s storm and subsequent flooding.  Their objective:  showing the Governor’s office that there has been enough to justify requesting a federal disaster declaration.  County Emergency Manager Linda Cook says public or private, […]

3rd Oregon News Minute from the AP

AP-OR–3rd NewsMinute,272 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press EUGENE, Ore. (AP) – A Lane County judge is deciding whether to allow a lawsuit brought by two girls against Gov. John Kitzhaber, accusing him of failing to protect the state’s resources against climate change. Judge Karsten Rasmussen […]