A public health advisory to avoid contact with ocean water in the Heceta Beach area has been issued by the Oregon Health Authority. Curtis Cude, program manager for the Public Health Tracking division of the authority says water samples in the area near Driftwood Shores Resort show higher than normal […]
Month: September 2011
3rd Oregon News Minute from the AP
AP-OR–3rd NewsMinute,270 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press MEDFORD, Ore. (AP) – The Medford School District may lay off some teaching assistants, custodians or tech support employees after the classified workers union voted to reject a proposed 6 percent pay cut. Superintendent Phil Long tells the […]
City of Florence Considering Special Zoning for Coast Village
When it originally opened 40 years ago it was on the outskirts of Florence and intended to be a private campground, almost like a time-share resort. But, over the years, Coast Village has been surrounded by development on the outside, and in-filled with more and more permanent residences. Along the […]
Yachats Bear Lady Says She’s Giving Up
A former Yachats woman ordered from her home two years ago for feeding bears has lost another legal challenge. Karen Noyes now says she’s done fighting. Noyes, now 63, began feeding wildlife on her Yachats River property in 2002 after her husband was killed in a crash and their 35-year […]
2nd Oregon News Minute from the AP
AP-OR–2nd NewsMinute,275 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press TIGARD, Ore. (AP) – A broken water main flooded five homes in Tigard last night and left 150 homes without water service. Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue says thousands of gallons of water flowed down a street for […]
2nd Annual Drive In Movie at the Park planned.
Last year’s revival of the old Rhododendron Drive-In at Miller Park was intended to be a one-time deal, but it proved to be so popular, organizers say they’re bringing it back for an encore. This year’s movie will be the 1978 musical Grease starring Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta. The […]
Emeralds Retake West Division Lead
Eugene’s Jace Peterson stole home in the first inning to put the first run on the board for the Emeralds; the lead changed hands two more times and the Emeralds held off a two-run Yakima rally in the eighth for a fast and furious 7-6 win last night. The win, […]
1st Oregon News Minute from the AP
AP-OR–1st NewsMinute,315 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press UNDATED (AP) – Oregon transportation officials have reopened a highway through a Native American reservation were wildfires have forced the mandatory evacuation of 18 homes. Firefighters reported progress yesterday despite gusting winds and announced that a section of […]
