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Oregon News and NW Sports
Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press
GRANTS PASS, Ore. (AP) - A grand jury has indicted an Oregon man
on aggravated murder and other charges in last month's killing of
his wife and four children. Jackson County Chief Deputy District
Attorney Beth Heckert says the grand jury in Medford handed up the
indictments against 51-year-old Jordan Adam Criado after hearing
from 13 witnesses, including police and fire investigators, a
medical examiner and two friends of his wife.
COQUILLE, Ore. (AP) - A prosecutor has told a judge in Coos
County, Ore., that evidence will show that a man accused of killing
his mother and her boyfriend in their Oregon coast home is
responsible for the deaths. County District Attorney Paul Frasier
says the issue is the mental state of 34-year-old Gabriel Morris at
the time and whether an insanity defense applies. Frasier told
Judge Martin Stone he believes that it does not apply.
NEWBERG, Ore. (AP) - Police say a 70-year-old woman ended a
dispute with her husband by firing five shots from a .38-caliber
handgun into the floor of their home. The Newberg-Dundee Police
Department says officers responded Monday to a 911 call from a man
who said his wife had fired a gun inside their home. Officers later
arrested Patricia Jean Hunter-Gross of Newberg for investigation of
unlawful use of a weapon and menacing.
CARVER, Ore. (AP) - Oregon State Police say a 22-year-old
Newberg woman tells them she was trying to avoid hitting a possum
on Oregon Highway 224 when she lost control of her car and struck a
power pole, cutting electrical power to about 75 nearby residences.
The woman was cited for failing to maintain a lane of travel.
Police don't know what happened to the possum.
NEWBERG, Ore. (AP) - Police say a 70-year-old woman ended a
dispute with her husband by firing five shots from a .38-caliber
handgun into the floor of their home. The Newberg-Dundee Police
Department says officers responded Monday to a 911 call from a man
who said his wife had fired a gun inside their home. Officers later
arrested Patricia Jean Hunter-Gross of Newberg for investigation of
unlawful use of a weapon and menacing.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Josh Hamilton drove in the winning run
with a single in the ninth inning and the American League
West-leading Texas Rangers rallied from a three-run deficit for a
7-6 victory over the Seattle Mariners last night. Ian Kinsler and
Endy Chavez homered for the Rangers, whose division lead over
second-place Los Angeles remained at 1 1/2 games with the Angels
beating the Yankees.
DIAMOND LAKE, Ore. (AP) - The Oregon Public Health Division has
lifted the toxic algae advisory for Diamond Lake, the popular trout
fishing lake in the Cascades north of Crater Lake National Park.
The agency says testing has confirmed reduced levels of blue-green
algae that can produce toxins harmful to people and pets in and
around the water.
LOWELL, Ore. (AP) - Oregon State Police say thousands of jars of
spaghetti sauce broke open on Highway 58 near Lowell when a
semi-truck rolled over. KVAL reports no one was hurt in last
night's crash.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - The Oregon Lottery reports a 2 percent
increase in sales, the first increase in three years. Numbers
released yesterday show gamblers spent $1.04 billion on
state-sponsored gambling in fiscal year 2011, which ended June 30.
That compares with $1.02 billion in 2010. The Oregonian reports
about half the money goes to schools, parks, business development
and other parts of the state budget.
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - Cappie Pondexter scored 19 points, including
the go-ahead layup with 41 seconds remaining, to lift the New York
Liberty to a 58-56 victory over the Seattle Storm last night.
Plenette Pierson had nine points and eight rebounds to help New
York (13-9) win for the third time in four games. Sue Bird scored
17 points and Tanisha Wright and Katie Smith had 11 apiece for
Seattle (12-10), which had won five of their previous seven.
RENTON, Wash. (AP) - Josh Portis has navigated a long, winding
road in his attempt to get to the NFL. But he's already made an
impression during the first two weeks of the Seattle Seahawks'
training camp. Portis, the cousin of running back Clinton Portis,
originally signed with the University of Florida, where he spent
his freshman season. He then transferred to Maryland, where he had
to sit out a season, then was suspended for a violation of the
school's academic code. He later transferred to California - and
led Cal to a 10-1 record in his senior season.
GRANTS PASS, Ore. (AP) - A grand jury has indicted an Oregon man
on aggravated murder and other charges in last month's killing of
his wife and four children. Jackson County Chief Deputy District
Attorney Beth Heckert says the grand jury in Medford handed up the
indictments against 51-year-old Jordan Adam Criado after hearing
from 13 witnesses, including police and fire investigators, a
medical examiner and two friends of his wife.
COQUILLE, Ore. (AP) - A prosecutor has told a judge in Coos
County, Ore., that evidence will show that a man accused of killing
his mother and her boyfriend in their Oregon coast home is
responsible for the deaths. County District Attorney Paul Frasier
says the issue is the mental state of 34-year-old Gabriel Morris at
the time and whether an insanity defense applies. Frasier told
Judge Martin Stone he believes that it does not apply.
NEWBERG, Ore. (AP) - Police say a 70-year-old woman ended a
dispute with her husband by firing five shots from a .38-caliber
handgun into the floor of their home. The Newberg-Dundee Police
Department says officers responded Monday to a 911 call from a man
who said his wife had fired a gun inside their home. Officers later
arrested Patricia Jean Hunter-Gross of Newberg for investigation of
unlawful use of a weapon and menacing.
CARVER, Ore. (AP) - Oregon State Police say a 22-year-old
Newberg woman tells them she was trying to avoid hitting a possum
on Oregon Highway 224 when she lost control of her car and struck a
power pole, cutting electrical power to about 75 nearby residences.
The woman was cited for failing to maintain a lane of travel.
Police don't know what happened to the possum.
NEWBERG, Ore. (AP) - Police say a 70-year-old woman ended a
dispute with her husband by firing five shots from a .38-caliber
handgun into the floor of their home. The Newberg-Dundee Police
Department says officers responded Monday to a 911 call from a man
who said his wife had fired a gun inside their home. Officers later
arrested Patricia Jean Hunter-Gross of Newberg for investigation of
unlawful use of a weapon and menacing.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Josh Hamilton drove in the winning run
with a single in the ninth inning and the American League
West-leading Texas Rangers rallied from a three-run deficit for a
7-6 victory over the Seattle Mariners last night. Ian Kinsler and
Endy Chavez homered for the Rangers, whose division lead over
second-place Los Angeles remained at 1 1/2 games with the Angels
beating the Yankees.
DIAMOND LAKE, Ore. (AP) - The Oregon Public Health Division has
lifted the toxic algae advisory for Diamond Lake, the popular trout
fishing lake in the Cascades north of Crater Lake National Park.
The agency says testing has confirmed reduced levels of blue-green
algae that can produce toxins harmful to people and pets in and
around the water.
LOWELL, Ore. (AP) - Oregon State Police say thousands of jars of
spaghetti sauce broke open on Highway 58 near Lowell when a
semi-truck rolled over. KVAL reports no one was hurt in last
night's crash.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - The Oregon Lottery reports a 2 percent
increase in sales, the first increase in three years. Numbers
released yesterday show gamblers spent $1.04 billion on
state-sponsored gambling in fiscal year 2011, which ended June 30.
That compares with $1.02 billion in 2010. The Oregonian reports
about half the money goes to schools, parks, business development
and other parts of the state budget.
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - Cappie Pondexter scored 19 points, including
the go-ahead layup with 41 seconds remaining, to lift the New York
Liberty to a 58-56 victory over the Seattle Storm last night.
Plenette Pierson had nine points and eight rebounds to help New
York (13-9) win for the third time in four games. Sue Bird scored
17 points and Tanisha Wright and Katie Smith had 11 apiece for
Seattle (12-10), which had won five of their previous seven.
RENTON, Wash. (AP) - Josh Portis has navigated a long, winding
road in his attempt to get to the NFL. But he's already made an
impression during the first two weeks of the Seattle Seahawks'
training camp. Portis, the cousin of running back Clinton Portis,
originally signed with the University of Florida, where he spent
his freshman season. He then transferred to Maryland, where he had
to sit out a season, then was suspended for a violation of the
school's academic code. He later transferred to California - and
led Cal to a 10-1 record in his senior season.
Late senator a friend to Florence
Hatfield had local impact…
The news of the passing earlier this week of former Oregon Governor and U.S. Senator Mark Hatfield was met with sadness on the part of many who knew him. One of those, Florence resident Wilbur Ternyik, developed a close friendship with Hatfield.
Ternyik – “I got tremendous help from him. It’s not just for me for crying out loud, it’s for the whole coast.”
Ternyik, a former Florence Mayor and long time Port of Siuslaw Commissioner recalls working with Hatfield through the 70s and into the early 80s, trying to secure funding for a crucial extension of the Siuslaw River Jetties. Work that would not have been done had it not been for Hatfield’s influence.
Ternyik – “And after Mark got to be the chairman of the appropriations committee the writing was on the wall. We were going to be funded.”
Hatfield was effective in providing money for federal projects, not just along the coast, but in all of Oregon. He was proud of the fact that they were projects that were worthwhile to the rest of the nation. Hatfield, who was 89 when he passed away Sunday in Portland, worked closely with Ternyik over the years.
Ternyik – “There’s no man that I respect any more in all the 85 years of living… Mark Hatfield. Super good man for Oregon.”
He retired from the Senate in 1996 after a 46 year career in public life.
The news of the passing earlier this week of former Oregon Governor and U.S. Senator Mark Hatfield was met with sadness on the part of many who knew him. One of those, Florence resident Wilbur Ternyik, developed a close friendship with Hatfield.
Ternyik – “I got tremendous help from him. It’s not just for me for crying out loud, it’s for the whole coast.”
Ternyik, a former Florence Mayor and long time Port of Siuslaw Commissioner recalls working with Hatfield through the 70s and into the early 80s, trying to secure funding for a crucial extension of the Siuslaw River Jetties. Work that would not have been done had it not been for Hatfield’s influence.
Ternyik – “And after Mark got to be the chairman of the appropriations committee the writing was on the wall. We were going to be funded.”
Hatfield was effective in providing money for federal projects, not just along the coast, but in all of Oregon. He was proud of the fact that they were projects that were worthwhile to the rest of the nation. Hatfield, who was 89 when he passed away Sunday in Portland, worked closely with Ternyik over the years.
Ternyik – “There’s no man that I respect any more in all the 85 years of living… Mark Hatfield. Super good man for Oregon.”
He retired from the Senate in 1996 after a 46 year career in public life.
Florence man facing explosives charges
An 18-year old Florence man was arrested last week and faces several misdemeanor charges after the destruction of a public restroom toilet at Miller Park. Police say there were called to the park late last Thursday afternoon to a report of an explosion. Witnesses said Brandon Douglas Luna ignited a small explosive device known as a “Seal Bomb” and threw it in the toilet where it detonated. He’s facing several charges in Florence Municipal Court.
Fire Restrictions Posted
It’s been a quiet fire season so far, but conditions are expected to change. Oregon Department of Forestry spokesperson Phil Hunter says warmer weather is expected inland later this week and with it will come stepped up fire safety rules. Effective Friday “regulated use closure” will be implemented on public lands, as well as private lands protected by Western Lane Forestry. That means restrictions on smoking, campfires and industrial uses such as mowing and chainsaws. Specific questions about what is and is not allowed should be directed to the Western Lane District office in Veneta at 541-935-2283.
Services today for fallen soldier
Funeral services will be held this morning, 11 o’clock, at the Florence Events Center for Pfc. Brice Scott, the Eugene soldier who was shot and killed ten days ago in Afghanistan. His body was returned to Florence, where his father was raised and his grandparents still live, earlier this week. He leaves behind a wife and two small children. A private burial service will be held later at Fir Grove Cemetery in Ada.
Coast Radio Sports
Taking a look at Coast Radio Sports…
The Eugene Emeralds spanked the Salem Keizer Volcanoes with their bats last night… putting up 13 hits in a 13-7 win to capture the two teams’ three game series. Zach Kometani started the scoring for the Ems with a two-run home run in the second inning. The win leaves Eugene, at 8-and-6, a game behind Everett in second place in the West Division. The Emeralds are in Boise this evening where they’ll open up a five game series against the Hawks.
Typical of low-key coach Mike Riley, the Oregon State Beavers opened up fall practice in a ‘workmanlike’ manner this week. There was no big “media day” with speeches and prognostication about the upcoming season. Instead, the Beavers just got to work. All eyes are on senior flanker James Rodgers, who is coming off two surgeries. He was cleared to practice in “limited fashion”. Instead of his usual jersey number eight… he was on the field Monday wearing #1… the former number of his younger brother Jacquizz, who left the Beavers a year early and is now with the Atlanta Falcons. The Beavers open the season at home September 3rd against Sacramento State.
The Eugene Emeralds spanked the Salem Keizer Volcanoes with their bats last night… putting up 13 hits in a 13-7 win to capture the two teams’ three game series. Zach Kometani started the scoring for the Ems with a two-run home run in the second inning. The win leaves Eugene, at 8-and-6, a game behind Everett in second place in the West Division. The Emeralds are in Boise this evening where they’ll open up a five game series against the Hawks.
Typical of low-key coach Mike Riley, the Oregon State Beavers opened up fall practice in a ‘workmanlike’ manner this week. There was no big “media day” with speeches and prognostication about the upcoming season. Instead, the Beavers just got to work. All eyes are on senior flanker James Rodgers, who is coming off two surgeries. He was cleared to practice in “limited fashion”. Instead of his usual jersey number eight… he was on the field Monday wearing #1… the former number of his younger brother Jacquizz, who left the Beavers a year early and is now with the Atlanta Falcons. The Beavers open the season at home September 3rd against Sacramento State.
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press
COQUILLE, Ore. (AP) - Prosecutors say they won't seek the death
penalty for a man accused of killing his mother and her boyfriend
in their home near Bandon, Ore., in February 2010. Gabriel Morris
has waived his right to a jury trial and stipulated to certain
evidence so witnesses did not have to be brought from the East
Coast to testify. Testimony before Judge Martin Stone is expected
to begin today in a Coos County courtroom in Coquille (Co-KEEL')
Ore.
CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) - First lady Michelle Obama is in Oregon
visiting her brother, Oregon State University basketball coach
Craig Robinson. OSU athletics spokesman Shawn Schoeffler says she
flew in yesterday and is spending some vacation time with her
brother, who lives in Corvallis. Schoeffler says this is a private
vacation, and there will be no public appearances.
SALEM, Ore. (AP) - An autopsy has found that a Salem couple
found dead in a hot tub died of overheating and drowning and their
deaths were believed to be accidental. Dr. Larry Lewman of the
state medical examiner's office says 56-year-old Terry Kent and
57-year-old Melinda Sweeten died of "immersion hyperthermia," and
said heat was the primary factor in their deaths. The bodies of the
couple were found yesterday morning by a relative.
UNDATED (AP) - State health authorities say one person has died
and at least nine others were made ill from an E. coli outbreak
traced to fresh strawberries picked from a farm in Oregon's
Washington county and sold at farm stands and farmers markets. The
Oregon Public Health Authority yesterday identified the source of
the outbreak as the Jaquith Strawberry Farm in Newberg. The
fatality was a woman who died from kidney failure.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Matt Harrison pitched seven strong
innings for his career-high 10th victory, Nelson Cruz homered, and
the Texas Rangers beat the Seattle Mariners 9-2 last night.
Harrison allowed two runs and five hits with six strikeouts and no
walks in 104-degree heat, surpassing his nine-win rookie season in
2008.
THE DALLES, Ore. (AP) - Five more women have accused a hospital
anesthesiologist at The Dalles of sexual abuse while they were
incapacitated. The Oregonian reports Dr. Frederick George Field was
charged with rape and felony sexual abuse in an arraignment
yesterday. He was indicted by a Wasco County grand jury last week
and accused of sexually abusing two other women.
HILLSBORO, Ore. (AP) - About 550 Washington County residents may
file claims with the county for damage done to yards by a road crew
overspraying herbicide. KGW reports the county sent letters to
residents saying the spraying done by a contractor in June and July
may have damaged landscaping close to roads northwest of Portland.
GRANTS PASS, Ore. (AP) - Josephine County sheriff's officers say
a 45-year-old woman died in an apparent drowning at a swimming
hole in Grants Pass. Deputies responded Saturday and found two
people administering CPR to Jo Ann Woods, who was unconscious. She
was taken to a nearby hospital, where she was pronounced dead on
Sunday.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - The Seattle Mariners placed shortstop
Brendan Ryan on the 15-day disabled list with a left shoulder
injury before last night's game against the Texas Rangers.
Infielder Luis Rodriguez was called up from Triple-A Tacoma. Ryan,
who is hitting .263 with two homers and 34 RBIs, missed the
previous three games after being injured Aug. 3 against Oakland.
RAINIER, Ore. (AP) - An anteater named Sweatpea is back home
with its owner after an adventure in Rainier. The 20-pound South American anteater was spotted by a driver Sunday alongside a road, slurping up ants. Abram Dreyer took it home and started calling veterinarians and the Humane Society to find the owner. A tip finally led to the owner. Kellie Caron is licensed to breed exotic animals. She picked up her wandering anteater. This fall, Sweatpea is headed for a zoo in Texas.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - A prosecutor's review has found no
improper conduct by Portland police in the cardiac arrest death of
a man who ran from police last month. After reviewing police
reports in the death of Darris Eugene Johnson, prosecutor Bob
Leineweber of the Multnomah County district attorney's office
concludes the two arresting officers "showed professional
diligence and care." The 26-year-old Johnson died after fleeing on
July 10.
RENTON, Wash. (AP) - Alan Branch was looking for a chance to
start. The Seahawks were happy to oblige. Seattle targeted Branch
as someone they wanted to acquire as early as the draft in April.
When the lockout was lifted, the Seahawks followed through by
signing Branch during the free agency frenzy of a week ago. Branch
was quickly tabbed the starter at the pass rushing defensive tackle
position alongside the re-signed Brandon Mebane.
(Copyright 2011 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
penalty for a man accused of killing his mother and her boyfriend
in their home near Bandon, Ore., in February 2010. Gabriel Morris
has waived his right to a jury trial and stipulated to certain
evidence so witnesses did not have to be brought from the East
Coast to testify. Testimony before Judge Martin Stone is expected
to begin today in a Coos County courtroom in Coquille (Co-KEEL')
Ore.
CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) - First lady Michelle Obama is in Oregon
visiting her brother, Oregon State University basketball coach
Craig Robinson. OSU athletics spokesman Shawn Schoeffler says she
flew in yesterday and is spending some vacation time with her
brother, who lives in Corvallis. Schoeffler says this is a private
vacation, and there will be no public appearances.
SALEM, Ore. (AP) - An autopsy has found that a Salem couple
found dead in a hot tub died of overheating and drowning and their
deaths were believed to be accidental. Dr. Larry Lewman of the
state medical examiner's office says 56-year-old Terry Kent and
57-year-old Melinda Sweeten died of "immersion hyperthermia," and
said heat was the primary factor in their deaths. The bodies of the
couple were found yesterday morning by a relative.
UNDATED (AP) - State health authorities say one person has died
and at least nine others were made ill from an E. coli outbreak
traced to fresh strawberries picked from a farm in Oregon's
Washington county and sold at farm stands and farmers markets. The
Oregon Public Health Authority yesterday identified the source of
the outbreak as the Jaquith Strawberry Farm in Newberg. The
fatality was a woman who died from kidney failure.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Matt Harrison pitched seven strong
innings for his career-high 10th victory, Nelson Cruz homered, and
the Texas Rangers beat the Seattle Mariners 9-2 last night.
Harrison allowed two runs and five hits with six strikeouts and no
walks in 104-degree heat, surpassing his nine-win rookie season in
2008.
THE DALLES, Ore. (AP) - Five more women have accused a hospital
anesthesiologist at The Dalles of sexual abuse while they were
incapacitated. The Oregonian reports Dr. Frederick George Field was
charged with rape and felony sexual abuse in an arraignment
yesterday. He was indicted by a Wasco County grand jury last week
and accused of sexually abusing two other women.
HILLSBORO, Ore. (AP) - About 550 Washington County residents may
file claims with the county for damage done to yards by a road crew
overspraying herbicide. KGW reports the county sent letters to
residents saying the spraying done by a contractor in June and July
may have damaged landscaping close to roads northwest of Portland.
GRANTS PASS, Ore. (AP) - Josephine County sheriff's officers say
a 45-year-old woman died in an apparent drowning at a swimming
hole in Grants Pass. Deputies responded Saturday and found two
people administering CPR to Jo Ann Woods, who was unconscious. She
was taken to a nearby hospital, where she was pronounced dead on
Sunday.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - The Seattle Mariners placed shortstop
Brendan Ryan on the 15-day disabled list with a left shoulder
injury before last night's game against the Texas Rangers.
Infielder Luis Rodriguez was called up from Triple-A Tacoma. Ryan,
who is hitting .263 with two homers and 34 RBIs, missed the
previous three games after being injured Aug. 3 against Oakland.
RAINIER, Ore. (AP) - An anteater named Sweatpea is back home
with its owner after an adventure in Rainier. The 20-pound South American anteater was spotted by a driver Sunday alongside a road, slurping up ants. Abram Dreyer took it home and started calling veterinarians and the Humane Society to find the owner. A tip finally led to the owner. Kellie Caron is licensed to breed exotic animals. She picked up her wandering anteater. This fall, Sweatpea is headed for a zoo in Texas.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - A prosecutor's review has found no
improper conduct by Portland police in the cardiac arrest death of
a man who ran from police last month. After reviewing police
reports in the death of Darris Eugene Johnson, prosecutor Bob
Leineweber of the Multnomah County district attorney's office
concludes the two arresting officers "showed professional
diligence and care." The 26-year-old Johnson died after fleeing on
July 10.
RENTON, Wash. (AP) - Alan Branch was looking for a chance to
start. The Seahawks were happy to oblige. Seattle targeted Branch
as someone they wanted to acquire as early as the draft in April.
When the lockout was lifted, the Seahawks followed through by
signing Branch during the free agency frenzy of a week ago. Branch
was quickly tabbed the starter at the pass rushing defensive tackle
position alongside the re-signed Brandon Mebane.
(Copyright 2011 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
Dunes City to consider Septic Ordinances
The second reading of a pair of competing ordinances will be held Thursday evening at Dunes City Hall. Both would change an existing law that requires all septic systems in the small community be inspected and evaluated on a regular interval. One would repeal it outright. The other would require completion of the initial round of inspections but additional evaluations would not be on any given timeline. Both have been the target of critics who say the current Dunes City Council is undoing environmental protections that have been years in the making. Backers of both plans say Lane County and the State of Oregon offer adequate water quality protections and the added layer of regulation is unnecessary. The Dunes City Council meets Thursday at seven P.M.
Fallen Soldier Returns Home
Escorted by an honor guard of volunteers, police and firefighters, Brice Scott came home yesterday afternoon. The 22-year old soldier, husband and father of two was killed a week ago in Afghanistan when his unit was ambushed.
Scott, who was promoted to specialist-4 and awarded the Bronze Star for his actions posthumously, will be laid to rest following a funeral service tomorrow morning in Florence. He had numerous ties to Florence where his father, Steven Scott, resides along with two sets of grandparents.
One of those grandparents, Tim Robins, told the Register Guard last week that Scott met his wife, Dell, in Florence and he joined the Army to help support her and their two daughters, aged three and one.
Tomorrow’s service begins at 11-A.M. at the Florence Events Center.
About three-dozen motorcycles escorted the procession bringing the body of Brice Scott from the North Bend Airport yesterday afternoon. They were with the Patriot Guard Riders, a nationwide volunteer group dedicated to honoring fallen veterans.
Johnston: “It shows them that the country cares for what has happened.”
Dana Johnston of Jefferson, Oregon led the advance group that was waiting at Burns’ Riverside Chapel with several American Flags.
Johnston: “I’m not a veteran, I did not serve, I was unable to serve and I serve now.”
Johnston says the organization has more than a quarter-million members. They escort funeral processions and attend funerals only at the request of family members.
Ems Lose, Ducks get back to practice
Taking a look at Coast Radio Sports…
The Eugene offense sputtered last night, managing one hit and only two baserunners in the first three innings… and the Salem-Keizer Volcanoes cruised to a 5-run shutout win over the Emeralds. The Volcanoes only had five hits, but really didn’t need them as five Eugene pitchers combined for ten walks in the game. The two teams wrap up their three-game series this evening in Keizer…
While questions swirled about his recruitment to Oregon, running back Lache Seastrunk set about preparing for the upcoming season with the Ducks. Seastrunk reported to fall football practice yesterday with his teammates, who are hoping to build on last season's success. But hanging over the Ducks is the NCAA probe into a $25,000 payment Oregon made last year to Willie Lyles and a Houston-based recruiting service. The Ducks are ranked number three in the pre-season polls… they open up in Arlington, Texas against LSU September 3rd.
The Eugene offense sputtered last night, managing one hit and only two baserunners in the first three innings… and the Salem-Keizer Volcanoes cruised to a 5-run shutout win over the Emeralds. The Volcanoes only had five hits, but really didn’t need them as five Eugene pitchers combined for ten walks in the game. The two teams wrap up their three-game series this evening in Keizer…
While questions swirled about his recruitment to Oregon, running back Lache Seastrunk set about preparing for the upcoming season with the Ducks. Seastrunk reported to fall football practice yesterday with his teammates, who are hoping to build on last season's success. But hanging over the Ducks is the NCAA probe into a $25,000 payment Oregon made last year to Willie Lyles and a Houston-based recruiting service. The Ducks are ranked number three in the pre-season polls… they open up in Arlington, Texas against LSU September 3rd.
Monday, August 8, 2011
News from around the state
MEDFORD, Ore. (AP) - Oregon prosecutors say they haven't yet
decided whether to seek the death penalty against a man accused of
killing his wife and four young children last month. Jordan Adam
Criado was arraigned Friday. He appeared via video slumped in a
wheelchair as he recovers from the fire authorities say he set
after stabbing his family. He was released this week from a
hospital where he spent three weeks being treated for smoke
inhalation. He hasn't entered a plea.
WATERVILLE, Ore. (AP) - A pilot escaped injury after his biplane
flipped in the McKenzie River in Oregon after making an emergency
landing. The Register-Guard reported says 65-year-old John Proctor
was flying a biplane equipped with floats when he landed on the
river Saturday. He was headed for Detroit Lake but had to look for
an alternate landing site because of fog. He landed in the river
but flipped after striking submerged debris.
GRESHAM, Ore. (AP) - A man has been arrested in Gresham on
suspicion of killing a 1-year-old girl. The Oregonian reports that
22-year-old Jeffrey Locker was arrested Friday in connection with
the death of Brooklyn Saechao. Gresham Police Sgt. Wallace Coon
says paramedics responded to the home Tuesday when Locker called to
say the girl had hit her head on an object in the house. She was
taken to a hospital but died Thursday.
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. (AP) - Police in Springfield are trying to
figure out how a man was injured before he was found lying on the
ground near railroad tracks. Police say they don't know if the man
fell, jumped or was hit by a train. The man was in a hospital's
intensive care unit on Friday, and police say his injuries are
life-threatening.
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) -Lane County veterans sometimes have to make
the long trip to the VA's Roseburg Medical Center because of
limited services at the Veterans Affairs medical offices in Eugene.
The Register-Guard says Lane County veterans made nearly 40,000
trips last year in a van or by private car to get health care at
Roseburg.
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Ervin Santana pitched into the ninth
inning of his fourth consecutive phenomenal start, and Mark Trumbo
homered off Felix Hernandez in the Los Angeles Angels' 2-1 victory
over the Seattle Mariners yesterday. Santana held the Mariners to
seven hits and won his duel with Hernandez, whose 12 strikeouts
were one shy of his career high. Santana lost his shutout bid on
Mike Carp's one-out homer in the ninth inning.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - One casualty of the coming federal budget
crunch could be a new $3 billion bridge carrying Interstate 5
across the Columbia River. The project's sponsors acknowledge that
the bridge project is going to take another whack. At worst,
though, the cutback in federal spending could force officials to
shelve $130 million worth of plans, or to scale back the project.
Its backers say they're not ready to consider either option.
VANCOUVER, Wash. (AP) - A group of western pond turtles raised
at the Oregon Zoo will be released into the Columbia River Gorge in
Washington this week. The Columbian reports the release is part of
a recovery plan, started in 1991 by Seattle's Woodland Park Zoo and
the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. The Oregon Zoo
VERONIA, Ore. (AP) - After narrowly losing his bid to become
Oregon's first Republican governor in 24 years, Chris Dudley has
returned to running his charitable foundation. Dudley told the
Oregonian that he hasn't ruled out the possibility of another
campaign. But for now, the former Trailblazer wants to focus on his
family.
ATLANTA (AP) - Angel McCoughtry scored 17 points, Erika de Souza
added 13 and the Atlanta Dream snapped a two-game losing streak
with a 70-53 win over the Seattle Storm yesterday. In a rematch of
last year's WNBA finals, the defending champion Storm committed 29
turnovers, tying the league's single-game high this season. Swin
Cash scored 16 points and Katie Smith had 11, but Seattle's
three-game winning streak ended.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - A Washington County sheriff's deputy is
recovering after being stabbed with a pencil by a jail inmate.
Authorities told The Oregonian the deputy was treated for multiple
puncture wounds to his face and has been released from a hospital.
Authorities say other inmates came to the deputy's aid during the
attack.
SALEM, Ore. (AP) - Tens of thousands of workers represented by
Oregon's top two state employees' unions are preparing to vote this
month on a proposed union contract. The Statesman Journal reports
the unions say that an analysis of the deals finds the contracts
would protect workers' current pay levels.
RENTON, Wash. (AP) - The Seattle Seahawks haven't completely
revamped their secondary from last season, but as their training
camp gears up the depth of Seattle's defensive backs is younger and
bigger. John Schneider has opted to stick with the young defensive
backs that he and head coach Pete Carroll drafted in the last two
years, passing on several high-talent cornerbacks who hit the free
agent market. The Seahawks play their first pre-season game
Thursday against the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium.
(Copyright 2011 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
decided whether to seek the death penalty against a man accused of
killing his wife and four young children last month. Jordan Adam
Criado was arraigned Friday. He appeared via video slumped in a
wheelchair as he recovers from the fire authorities say he set
after stabbing his family. He was released this week from a
hospital where he spent three weeks being treated for smoke
inhalation. He hasn't entered a plea.
WATERVILLE, Ore. (AP) - A pilot escaped injury after his biplane
flipped in the McKenzie River in Oregon after making an emergency
landing. The Register-Guard reported says 65-year-old John Proctor
was flying a biplane equipped with floats when he landed on the
river Saturday. He was headed for Detroit Lake but had to look for
an alternate landing site because of fog. He landed in the river
but flipped after striking submerged debris.
GRESHAM, Ore. (AP) - A man has been arrested in Gresham on
suspicion of killing a 1-year-old girl. The Oregonian reports that
22-year-old Jeffrey Locker was arrested Friday in connection with
the death of Brooklyn Saechao. Gresham Police Sgt. Wallace Coon
says paramedics responded to the home Tuesday when Locker called to
say the girl had hit her head on an object in the house. She was
taken to a hospital but died Thursday.
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. (AP) - Police in Springfield are trying to
figure out how a man was injured before he was found lying on the
ground near railroad tracks. Police say they don't know if the man
fell, jumped or was hit by a train. The man was in a hospital's
intensive care unit on Friday, and police say his injuries are
life-threatening.
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) -Lane County veterans sometimes have to make
the long trip to the VA's Roseburg Medical Center because of
limited services at the Veterans Affairs medical offices in Eugene.
The Register-Guard says Lane County veterans made nearly 40,000
trips last year in a van or by private car to get health care at
Roseburg.
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Ervin Santana pitched into the ninth
inning of his fourth consecutive phenomenal start, and Mark Trumbo
homered off Felix Hernandez in the Los Angeles Angels' 2-1 victory
over the Seattle Mariners yesterday. Santana held the Mariners to
seven hits and won his duel with Hernandez, whose 12 strikeouts
were one shy of his career high. Santana lost his shutout bid on
Mike Carp's one-out homer in the ninth inning.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - One casualty of the coming federal budget
crunch could be a new $3 billion bridge carrying Interstate 5
across the Columbia River. The project's sponsors acknowledge that
the bridge project is going to take another whack. At worst,
though, the cutback in federal spending could force officials to
shelve $130 million worth of plans, or to scale back the project.
Its backers say they're not ready to consider either option.
VANCOUVER, Wash. (AP) - A group of western pond turtles raised
at the Oregon Zoo will be released into the Columbia River Gorge in
Washington this week. The Columbian reports the release is part of
a recovery plan, started in 1991 by Seattle's Woodland Park Zoo and
the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. The Oregon Zoo
VERONIA, Ore. (AP) - After narrowly losing his bid to become
Oregon's first Republican governor in 24 years, Chris Dudley has
returned to running his charitable foundation. Dudley told the
Oregonian that he hasn't ruled out the possibility of another
campaign. But for now, the former Trailblazer wants to focus on his
family.
ATLANTA (AP) - Angel McCoughtry scored 17 points, Erika de Souza
added 13 and the Atlanta Dream snapped a two-game losing streak
with a 70-53 win over the Seattle Storm yesterday. In a rematch of
last year's WNBA finals, the defending champion Storm committed 29
turnovers, tying the league's single-game high this season. Swin
Cash scored 16 points and Katie Smith had 11, but Seattle's
three-game winning streak ended.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - A Washington County sheriff's deputy is
recovering after being stabbed with a pencil by a jail inmate.
Authorities told The Oregonian the deputy was treated for multiple
puncture wounds to his face and has been released from a hospital.
Authorities say other inmates came to the deputy's aid during the
attack.
SALEM, Ore. (AP) - Tens of thousands of workers represented by
Oregon's top two state employees' unions are preparing to vote this
month on a proposed union contract. The Statesman Journal reports
the unions say that an analysis of the deals finds the contracts
would protect workers' current pay levels.
RENTON, Wash. (AP) - The Seattle Seahawks haven't completely
revamped their secondary from last season, but as their training
camp gears up the depth of Seattle's defensive backs is younger and
bigger. John Schneider has opted to stick with the young defensive
backs that he and head coach Pete Carroll drafted in the last two
years, passing on several high-talent cornerbacks who hit the free
agent market. The Seahawks play their first pre-season game
Thursday against the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium.
(Copyright 2011 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
Local sports...
Taking a look at Coast Radio Sports…
The Eugene Emeralds are back on top in the West Division after taking two of three games over the weekend. Eugene started off with a 10-8 win over the Tri-City Dust Devils at home Friday night, then concluded their five-game series with a one-run shutout loss Saturday. Yesterday, they belted out 13 hits and capitalized on a half-dozen Salem-Keizer errors to down the Volcanoes 9-5 in Keizer. At 7-5 in the second half of the season, the Emeralds share the division lead with Everett.
Mo Vaughn wrapped up her summer season with a six-stroke victory at the Oregon Women’s Stroke Play championship yesterday in Creswell. The Reedsport teen shot an even-par round yesterday and was the only golfer in the field to finish under par for the tournament… at one-under overall. She’ll be trading in her clubs this week for a volleyball in preparation for a return to classes at Reedsport High School next month.
The Eugene Emeralds are back on top in the West Division after taking two of three games over the weekend. Eugene started off with a 10-8 win over the Tri-City Dust Devils at home Friday night, then concluded their five-game series with a one-run shutout loss Saturday. Yesterday, they belted out 13 hits and capitalized on a half-dozen Salem-Keizer errors to down the Volcanoes 9-5 in Keizer. At 7-5 in the second half of the season, the Emeralds share the division lead with Everett.
Mo Vaughn wrapped up her summer season with a six-stroke victory at the Oregon Women’s Stroke Play championship yesterday in Creswell. The Reedsport teen shot an even-par round yesterday and was the only golfer in the field to finish under par for the tournament… at one-under overall. She’ll be trading in her clubs this week for a volleyball in preparation for a return to classes at Reedsport High School next month.
Longtime Oregon Senator passes awy
Flags in Oregon will be flown at half-staff in memory of former Senator Mark Hatfield, an outspoken critic of war whose liberal views often put him at odds with fellow Republicans. Hatfield passed away yesterday in Portland, he was 89. Also a former Oregon governor, Hatfield was the longest serving U.S. senator in Oregon history, serving five terms from 1967 to 1997. He gained fame for key efforts against American involvement in Vietnam and the Persian Gulf war. Hatfield and his wife, Antoinette, had four children.
Relay for Life set for this week
There’ll be some new wrinkles at this week’s Florence Relay for Life to benefit the American Cancer Society. Relay chair John Bartlett says they’re adding two new events, a celebrity walk and a pie contest; as well as bringing back a popular late night firefighter midnight walk to go along with the several other activities. The relay kicks off with the traditional survivor walk at noon Friday. The celebrity walk has been added, says Bartlett, in an effort to boost attendance on Saturday morning. 14 celebrities, including an Emmy award winning director and producer; a nationally syndicated humor columnist and a star of the upcoming History Channel program “Top Shot” will walk between ten and 11:30 A.M. Saturday. The pie contest will feature just one baker… Relay Rosie the cow. She’ll begin her efforts at 8:30 Saturday morning. Bartlett says the usual favorites will be on the schedule as well, including the emotionally moving Luminaria lighting just after sunset.
Woodbury Cancer fund exceeds goals…
All together, nearly $70-thousand has been collected in the past week for the Glenna Woodbury Cancer fund. In addition to the cash, anonymous donors are providing lodging and ground transportation in San Diego, as well as a charter flight direct from Florence. Glenna Woodbury has been suffering from colorectal cancer for two years, recently her situation worsened with a tumor wrapping itself around the nerves of her spine. Family friend Cindy Wobbe says the innovative Cyberknife radiation therapy won’t cure the cancer, but it will improve Woodbury’s quality of life and decrease the pain. Her insurance company said the $60-thousand treatment wasn’t covered, prompting an outpouring in the past week. Donations direct to an account in her name at Oregon Pacific Bank reached $13-thousand, but just over $40-thousand was collected at Mon Amis Gourmet Deli and Antiques. Aero-Legends Bi-Plane Rides raised $2-thousand Saturday, then diners and donors at the World Market Buffett at Three Rivers Casino raised $17-500. Wobbe said Woodbury is schedule for her first treatment early next week and fund-raising efforts will continue.
Friday, August 5, 2011
4.5 quake registered off Oregon Coast
There were no reports that anyone felt it, but a magnitude 4.5 earthquake was recorded just after six this morning off the Oregon Coast. The U.S. Geological Survey earthquake information center reported the quake as being at a depth of 23 miles about 220 miles west of Florence.
Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press
GRANTS PASS, Ore. (AP) - The Oregon man accused of killing his
wife and four children and setting their house on fire has
recovered enough to leave the hospital, and was immediately jailed
on aggravated murder allegations. Police say 51-year-old Jordan
Adam Criado was able to walk yesterday when he left the Rogue
Valley Medical Center in Medford and was taken to jail. He suffered
smoke inhalation in the July 18 blaze.
OAKRIDGE, Ore. (AP) - The Oakridge City Council has voted to
borrow $500,000 to help pay city bills. The council last night also
decided not to immediately fire City Administrator Gordon Zimmerman
over the financial problems. The council also voted for an outside
review of the city's finances during an emotional meeting at a hot
Oakridge High School auditorium. There were sporadic catcalls and
burst of applause from the audience of more than 100.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - A 12-year-old girl who was struck by a car
while crossing the street to check the family mailbox has died at a
Portland hospital. The Oregon State Police say Kayla Campos died at
Oregon Health and Science University yesterday morning. The girl
was trying to cross Oregon Route 211 on Tuesday afternoon when she
was struck by a car. An investigation into the crash is ongoing.
GARIBALDI, Ore. (AP) - Oregon State Police say an 81-year-old
Vancouver, Wash., bicyclist has been killed in a collision with a
loaded log trailer on U.S. Highway 101 on the Oregon coast north of
Garibaldi. Sgt. Greg Plummer says the victim in yesterday's crash
was described as an experienced cyclist who was riding with his
47-year-old son. The victim was identified last night as Dale
Delane Beacock.
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) - Police found nearly 500 stolen commemorative
coins hidden in a boat when they served a search warrant at a home
in Eugene yesterday. The Register Guard reports the coins were part
of nearly 3,000 coins that were in a trailer stolen July 28 from
outside a medical clinic in Eugene. The whereabouts of the
remaining coins is unknown. Police say each coin is worth about $3.
Police arrested a 42-year-old man on charges of theft,
methamphetamine possession and being a felon in possession of a
firearm.
SEATTLE (AP) - The Seattle Mariners have released Jack Cust
after he was designated for assignment late last week. The
designated hitter never developed into the left-handed power hitter
Seattle hoped when they signed him to a one-year deal in the
offseason. Cust hit just .213 with three homers in 67 games,
eventually being relegated to the bench. The Mariners also optioned
outfielder Greg Halman to Triple-A Tacoma yesterday.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - The Oregon Department of Transportation is
testing half-mile markers along state Highway 217 and U.S. 26 in
the Portland area. The Oregonian reports that posting signs every
half-mile should help drivers give specific information in an
emergency and improve accident statistics.
SWEET HOME, Ore. (AP) - Police in Sweet Home are wearing video
cameras. The portable cameras are about the size of a pager and
clip onto shirts. The police cams record officer actions, and the
video could be used as evidence. KVAL reports officers say the
visible camera on uniforms has helped control several situations
that could have escalated out of control.
BEAVERTON, Ore. (AP) - A collision near Beaverton, Ore.,
involving a minivan and an ambulance has left the van driver
hospitalized in critical condition. However, the ambulance
paramedics and their 90-year-old patient fared much better.
Washington County sheriff's Sgt. David Thompson says 51-year-old
Beth Caulfield of Beaverton was reported in critical condition last
night at a Portland-area hospital. The crash happened yesterday
afternoon.
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) - A Klamath Falls man has been sentenced to
more than three years in prison after pleading guilty to criminally
negligent homicide in a March 16 fatal crash on Oregon's Willamette
Pass. Prosecutors say 27-year-old Sean O'Kelly was driving too fast
in icy conditions, lacked required traction devices and was under
the influence of drugs when his van slid into the path of an
oncoming tanker truck. Passenger Leah Kentta was killed in the
crash.
CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) - Oregon State University has been named
one of the greenest universities in the nation. OSU says it was the
only university in Oregon to be named to the Princeton Review's
2012 Green Rating Honor Roll. OSU was one of 16 universities
nationwide to get the highest score possible on the review's rating
for commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility.
NEW YORK (AP) - Oklahoma is the preseason No. 1 in the USA Today
football coaches' poll. The Sooners received 42 of 59 first-place
votes to easily top No. 2 Alabama, which received 13 first-place
votes. Oregon, which lost last season's BCS championship game, is
third and LSU is fourth. The Ducks and Tigers will open the season
against each other at Cowboys Stadium on Sept. 3 in Arlington,
Texas. They each received two first-place votes in the coaches'
poll. Florida State is fifth, then Stanford, Boise State, Oklahoma
State, Texas A&M and Wisconsin.
(Copyright 2011 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
wife and four children and setting their house on fire has
recovered enough to leave the hospital, and was immediately jailed
on aggravated murder allegations. Police say 51-year-old Jordan
Adam Criado was able to walk yesterday when he left the Rogue
Valley Medical Center in Medford and was taken to jail. He suffered
smoke inhalation in the July 18 blaze.
OAKRIDGE, Ore. (AP) - The Oakridge City Council has voted to
borrow $500,000 to help pay city bills. The council last night also
decided not to immediately fire City Administrator Gordon Zimmerman
over the financial problems. The council also voted for an outside
review of the city's finances during an emotional meeting at a hot
Oakridge High School auditorium. There were sporadic catcalls and
burst of applause from the audience of more than 100.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - A 12-year-old girl who was struck by a car
while crossing the street to check the family mailbox has died at a
Portland hospital. The Oregon State Police say Kayla Campos died at
Oregon Health and Science University yesterday morning. The girl
was trying to cross Oregon Route 211 on Tuesday afternoon when she
was struck by a car. An investigation into the crash is ongoing.
GARIBALDI, Ore. (AP) - Oregon State Police say an 81-year-old
Vancouver, Wash., bicyclist has been killed in a collision with a
loaded log trailer on U.S. Highway 101 on the Oregon coast north of
Garibaldi. Sgt. Greg Plummer says the victim in yesterday's crash
was described as an experienced cyclist who was riding with his
47-year-old son. The victim was identified last night as Dale
Delane Beacock.
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) - Police found nearly 500 stolen commemorative
coins hidden in a boat when they served a search warrant at a home
in Eugene yesterday. The Register Guard reports the coins were part
of nearly 3,000 coins that were in a trailer stolen July 28 from
outside a medical clinic in Eugene. The whereabouts of the
remaining coins is unknown. Police say each coin is worth about $3.
Police arrested a 42-year-old man on charges of theft,
methamphetamine possession and being a felon in possession of a
firearm.
SEATTLE (AP) - The Seattle Mariners have released Jack Cust
after he was designated for assignment late last week. The
designated hitter never developed into the left-handed power hitter
Seattle hoped when they signed him to a one-year deal in the
offseason. Cust hit just .213 with three homers in 67 games,
eventually being relegated to the bench. The Mariners also optioned
outfielder Greg Halman to Triple-A Tacoma yesterday.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - The Oregon Department of Transportation is
testing half-mile markers along state Highway 217 and U.S. 26 in
the Portland area. The Oregonian reports that posting signs every
half-mile should help drivers give specific information in an
emergency and improve accident statistics.
SWEET HOME, Ore. (AP) - Police in Sweet Home are wearing video
cameras. The portable cameras are about the size of a pager and
clip onto shirts. The police cams record officer actions, and the
video could be used as evidence. KVAL reports officers say the
visible camera on uniforms has helped control several situations
that could have escalated out of control.
BEAVERTON, Ore. (AP) - A collision near Beaverton, Ore.,
involving a minivan and an ambulance has left the van driver
hospitalized in critical condition. However, the ambulance
paramedics and their 90-year-old patient fared much better.
Washington County sheriff's Sgt. David Thompson says 51-year-old
Beth Caulfield of Beaverton was reported in critical condition last
night at a Portland-area hospital. The crash happened yesterday
afternoon.
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) - A Klamath Falls man has been sentenced to
more than three years in prison after pleading guilty to criminally
negligent homicide in a March 16 fatal crash on Oregon's Willamette
Pass. Prosecutors say 27-year-old Sean O'Kelly was driving too fast
in icy conditions, lacked required traction devices and was under
the influence of drugs when his van slid into the path of an
oncoming tanker truck. Passenger Leah Kentta was killed in the
crash.
CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) - Oregon State University has been named
one of the greenest universities in the nation. OSU says it was the
only university in Oregon to be named to the Princeton Review's
2012 Green Rating Honor Roll. OSU was one of 16 universities
nationwide to get the highest score possible on the review's rating
for commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility.
NEW YORK (AP) - Oklahoma is the preseason No. 1 in the USA Today
football coaches' poll. The Sooners received 42 of 59 first-place
votes to easily top No. 2 Alabama, which received 13 first-place
votes. Oregon, which lost last season's BCS championship game, is
third and LSU is fourth. The Ducks and Tigers will open the season
against each other at Cowboys Stadium on Sept. 3 in Arlington,
Texas. They each received two first-place votes in the coaches'
poll. Florida State is fifth, then Stanford, Boise State, Oklahoma
State, Texas A&M and Wisconsin.
(Copyright 2011 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
Charge your car at the coast
It won’t be officially announced until next week, but Florence’s first, and only electric vehicle charging station went online last month at Driftwood Shores Resort. The station can charge two vehicles at once and will take up to three hours to provide a full charge. Initially, charges will be provided at no cost. There will be a fee eventually. The station itself was paid for by Driftwood Shores. General Manager Martin Alletson says many of the resort’s guests come from the Eugene Springfield area where the use of electric vehicles is on the rise.
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