Новости за 27.04.2016

Oct. 5, 1959 — April 20, 2016

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican presidential contender Ted Cruz has tapped former technology executive Carly Fiorina as his running mate in the race for the White House.

SWEET HOME — Firefighters responded to two calls within hours of each other Tuesday evening that destroyed a camping trailer and caused extensive damage to a home.

Aug. 7, 1966 — April 24, 2016

I pulled onto Buena Vista Road Monday, electing to take a different way home, probably as a result of the Spring weather. Up ahead I noticed a car on the roadside with hazard lights, resting at a strange angle. It…

SCIO — Gilkey Covered Bridge spanning Thomas Creek west of Scio will be rehabilitated next summer, Linn County Engineer Chuck Knoll informed the Board of Commissioners Tuesday morning.

SWEET HOME — Residents within the Sweet Home Fire & Ambulance District are being asked to approve a seven-year bond at 31.20 cents per $1,000 of property valuation to support numerous projects within the district, from the purchase of new…

"Into the Wild" author Jon Krakauer arrives in Bozeman, Mont., on Tuesday, April 26, 2016. The Montana Supreme Court will hear arguments on whether the state should release documents to Krakauer that could explain how a decision to expel a…

"Into the Wild" author Jon Krakauer comments on his lawsuit against Montana's higher education commissioner in Bozeman, Mont., on Tuesday, April 26, 2016. The Montana Supreme Court will hear arguments on whether the state should release documents to Krakauer that…

I pulled onto Buena Vista Road Monday, electing to take a different way home, probably as a result of the Spring weather. Up ahead I noticed a car on the roadside with hazard lights, resting at a strange angle. It…

LINN COUNTY SHERIFF

Linn County Judge Thomas McHill ruled April 21 in favor of the City of Albany in an appeal case brought by Albany resident Tom Cordier.

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Two years ago, the Australian IOC member John Coates called the preparations for the Rio de Janeiro Olympics "the worst" in recent memory.

This April 11, 2016 photo shows Carioca Arena 1 behind palm trees inside Rio 2016 Olympic Park in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The arena will host Olympic basketball matches. Problems still hang over South America's first games. Brazil President Dilma…

Lenora Collman, 72, of Lebanon died Monday. Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling arrangements.

Lora Louise (Dillon) Dixon, 93, of Philomath died April 21. A public viewing will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday, April 28, at McHenry Funeral Home, 206 N.W. Fifth St, Corvallis, followed by a graveside service at Providence Cemetery,…

Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin, left, shoots over Portland Trail Blazers forward Maurice Harkless, right, during the first half of Game 4 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series Monday, April 25, 2016, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)