Date: 10/17/2014 10:45 AM
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Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press
COQUILLE, Ore. (AP) – A 54-year-old Coos County woman has been accused of neglect in the death of her 87-year-old mother at their home. Prosecutors say Vana Gaye Boren was indicted by a grand jury on charges of murder by abuse and manslaughter in the death earlier this year of Willa Faye Boren. Vana Boren is scheuled for arraignment today in Coos County Circuit Court.
BEND, Ore. (AP) – The Bend City Council approved the addition of at least 25 jobs to meet a growing demand for city services as a result of renewed growth. KTVZ reports the decision this week follows years of staff layoffs during the economic downturn.
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) – A developer says it has reached an agreement with Hyatt Hotels for a 124-room hotel at Oakway Center near the University of Oregon and downtown Eugene. The Register-Guard reports plans were originally drawn up more than six years ago but shelved during the recession.
SALEM, Ore. (AP) – A Salem woman says an outpouring of support from all over the country will save 24 bearded dragons she has to move or face eviction from her mobile home park. The Statesman Journal reports reptile rescuer Sherrie Baldwin is giving away her pet lizards this week – only requiring the new owners provide veterinary care.
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