2nd Oregon News Minute from the AP

Date: 07/02/2015 09:29 AM

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Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press

NEWBERG, Ore. (AP) – A helicopter crashed late yesterday in northwest Oregon, killing the two people on board. The Yamhill County Sheriff’s office says deputies responded to the crash shortly after 10 p.m. Federal Aviation Administration spokesman Ian Gregor says the aircraft went down near Newberg. The crash caused a small wildfire, which was extinguished.

EUGENE, Ore. (AP) – Eugene police say four young boys will be charged in the fire that destroyed the city’s historic Civic Stadium earlier this week. Police say arson investigators got a tip yesterday that led them to the Eugene boys, ages 10 to 12. A police statement said more information about specific charges would be provided today.

SALEM, Ore. (AP) – The Oregon state Senate has approved legislation requiring a state agency to maintain a list of chemicals that are potentially harmful in children’s toys and products. The legislation would also require some large manufacturers to phase out those chemicals from children’s products. The bill now heads to the House.

SALEM, Ore. (AP) – Gov. Kate Brown has signed the last of three ethics-related bills she requested after Gov. John Kitzhaber resigned amid an influence-peddling scandal. One remakes the Oregon Government Ethics Commission in an effort to speed its work and decrease the governor’s sway over it.

 

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