Date: 10/22/2014 03:59 AM
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Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press
UNDATED (AP) – A major law enforcement official in neighboring Washington state is throwing his support behind the Oregon measure that would legalize recreational marijuana. King County Sheriff John Urquhart says in a television ad that he supported Washington state’s successful 2012 initiative to legalize recreational marijuana, and its strict regulations are working. A campaign spokesman says the ad starts airing on TV statewide tonight.
BEND, Ore. (AP) – Leaders from Central Oregon are seeking $2 million in state funding for projects connected with the expansion of OSU-Cascades. The Bulletin newspaper reports that the money is sought to improve Bend’s bus infrastructure and to create a business incubator. An Oregon State University official says improved bus service is needed to build a sustainable campus and reduce the number of cars on the road.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – The Oregon Court of Appeals has rejected a man’s appeal of his conviction of carrying a concealed switchblade after a higher court clarified its interpretation of people’s rights during a traffic stop. Portland police asked Glenn Parker for identification and found a switchblade. An Oregon Supreme Court ruling says “a straightforward request for information” by police isn’t a seizure.
COQUILLE, Ore. (AP) – Police arrested a Myrtle Creek man accused of stabbing his female cousin in the abdomen with a large knife. The Coos County Sheriff’s Office says police officers found 21-year-old Cheyenne Workman with multiple stab wounds. She underwent surgery at Coquille Valley Hospital. The sheriff and district attorney have yet to say what led to the stabbing.
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