Date: 04/07/2014 09:26 AM
AP-OR–2nd NewsMinute/239
Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – A magnitude 3.3 earthquake was felt throughout the Portland area at 8:30 last night but there are no reports of injury or damage. The Pacific Northwest Seismic Network says the quake was about 12 miles deep and centered near Sherwood in Washington County, about 17 miles southwest of Portland.
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. (AP) – The city of Springfield is asking residents whether council members and the mayor should be paid. Springfield’s city charter has banned pay for elected officials for a century. But the Register-Guard reports that the city has posted an online survey seeking opinions about whether voters should be asked to reconsider that ban.
SALEM, Ore. (AP) – State ethics officials determined that members of the Willamette Education Service District Board violated Oregon’s public meetings law more than 40 times during its hiring process for a new superintendent. The Statesman Journal reports the preliminary findings apply to nine current and former members. The investigation found the district didn’t meet requirements for closed-door meetings.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – The Portland Trail Blazers clinched their first playoff appearance in three seasons with a 100-94 win over the New Orleans Pelicans last night. LaMarcus Aldridge had 25 points and 18 rebounds for the Blazers, who are in fifth place in the Western Conference with four games remaining. Memphis’ loss to San Antonio earlier in the evening cleared the way for Portland to clinch.
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