Date: 08/18/2015 09:20 AM
AP-OR–2nd NewsMinute/245
Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – Gov. Kate Brown has issued an executive order that suspends rules about how long drivers who deliver aircraft fuel destined for firefighting operations can drive. The Oregonian reports rules that stop drivers from spending more than 12 hours on the road will be lifted for 10 days or until further notice for drivers hauling aircraft fuel to firefighters. Brown says more than 110,000 acres are burning across Oregon.
BOISE, Idaho (AP) – The National Interagency Fire Center is calling in 200 active duty military troops to help fight roughly 95 wildfires burning across the West. Officials with the Boise-based agency say the troops will spend a few days training this week before they are sent to a wildfire. It’s the first time the military has been called in to help with wildfires since 2006.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – Newberg’s city manager says she will resign amid allegations that she put the police chief on leave to cover up a relationship with an officer. The Oregonian reports that the City Council approved a $93,000 severance package last night for Jacque Betz’s agreement that she will not sue the city.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – The National Women’s Soccer League will hold its championship match at Providence Park in Portland on Oct 1. Providence Park is home to the NWSL’s Portland Thorns, who lead the league in home attendance with an average of more than 15,000 fans a game.
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