2nd Oregon News Minute from the AP

Date: 02/05/2015 09:13 AM

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Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – The high winds hitting the coast of Oregon today are leading a series of storms in what forecasters call an atmospheric river. The National Weather Service says the rain storms will arrive in surges through the weekend with breaks in between. Rainfall totals through Monday could reach 5 to 7 inches on the Oregon coast.

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – Police say a bus struck and killed a woman early today in northbound Interstate 205 in Portland. Police and ODOT say the northbound lanes are closed between Southeast Powell Boulevard and Division Street and will likely delay morning commuters.

ATLANTA (AP) – A new study finds that corporations and trade groups gave at least $217 million to sway the outcome of state ballot measure and referendum campaigns during the 2014 midterm elections. The agricultural giant Monsanto helped defeat a proposal in Oregon that would have required more labeling of food products.

EUGENE, Ore. (AP) – Joseph Young scored 32 points to surpass 2,000 for his four-year career and lead Oregon to a 78-74 over Washington last night. Young floated in a driving shot with 23.8 seconds left for the winning points. Elgin Cook added 16 points for the Ducks. Nigel Williams-Goss led the Huskies with 19 points.

 

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