Month: May 2014

Habitat for Humanity Expands Offerings

12 May 2014 Revitalizing Neighborhoods and Improving Lives The Florence chapter of Habitat for Humanity has embarked on a new mission they say will allow them to increase the number of households they help out each year by as much as ten times: neighborhood revitalization. Ken Gaylord – “It has […]

Taking a Look at Coast Radio Sports…

12 May 2014 Beavers Bounce the Bruins Oregon State outfielder Michael Conforto homered twice yesterday and became the career RBI leader for the Beavers as number two Oregon State routed UCLA 11-2 in Corvallis to complete a three-game sweep of the defending National Champion. The Beavers started things off with […]

3rd Oregon News Minute from the AP

Date: 05/12/2014 11:03 AM AP-OR–3rd NewsMinute/271 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press BEND, Ore. (AP) – A dispatcher for the Deschutes County sheriff’s office says the search is continuing this morning for a skier on Mount Bachelor. Deputies and the Mount Bachelor Ski Patrol believe 21-year-old […]

NW Sports from the AP

Date: 05/12/2014 04:59 AM AP-NW–SportsMinute/273 Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports news from The Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) – Alcides Escobar hit a grand slam and Johnny Giavotella added a three-run shot to give the Kansas City Royals a comeback 9-7 victory over the Seattle Mariners yesterday. […]

1st Oregon News Minute from the AP

Date: 05/12/2014 03:59 AM AP-OR–1st NewsMinute/266 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – An environmental restoration company wants to turn an old plywood mill into a salmon habitat. The Oregonian reports the 25-year-old industrial site has been vacant for 13 years. Restoracap plans […]

State Resisting Shorewood Refinance

9 May 2014 Long Time Senior Residence Facing Financial Challenges The owners of the Shorewood Retirement Residences say they may be forced to “walk away” from the family owned and operated facility. In a letter to residents late last month, the owners; Sue and Steve Saubert and Karen and Jim […]