Month: June 2016

Wings and Wheels; Archie reopens; USFS proposing camp fee increases; Flo City Council looks to finalize annexation; Jr. Baseball tourney has economic impact; Oregon AG says “just hang up”.

Vintage World War II trainer to make Florence appearance There will be two ways to catch a ride on a P-51D Mustang when it makes an appearance in Florence July 1st and 2nd. The first, and surest way, would be to plunk down $1,500 to ride in the training seat […]

Emeralds win opening series

Eugene takes two out of three from Boise The Eugene Emeralds started the season and the weekend off with a pair of wins over the Boise Hawks… coming out on top 6-1 Friday and winning 2-1 Saturday evening.  Yesterday three homers in the first four innings helped spot the Emeralds […]

Latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports

AP-NW–Sports Right Now UPDATE/966 MARINERS-RED SOX Price goes 8 sharp in Boston’s 2-1 win over Seattle BOSTON (AP) — David Price snapped a personal three-game losing streak by pitching eight sharp innings, Mookie Betts hit a go-ahead homer and the Boston Red Sox beat the Seattle Mariners 2-1 Sunday. Betts […]

Latest Oregon news, sports, business and entertainment

AP-OR–2nd Right Now/1153 GAY PRIDE-PORTLAND Thousands turn out for Portland gay pride parade (Information from: The Oregonian/OregonLive, http://www.oregonlive.com) PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Thousands of people turned out for Portland’s gay pride parade on Sunday, saying it was important to show a spirit of empowerment rather than fear after the attack […]

Lane County finanical improvements; Quince cleanup; City fee consolidation; Aquarium adds two; Just Hang Up; Annexation request finalized Monday

Lane County Financial Improvements Pay Off The Secretary of State’s office announced this week that Lane County is no longer listed as being “high-risk” in regard to its financial health.  The state has monitored the financial health of several Oregon Counties over the past four years.  West Lane Commissioner Jay […]

On the diamond… big turnout expected for Gehlke Jr. Baseball Tourney; Eugene Emeralds open season with high hopes

Florence’s Miller Park to host annual tournament The largest turnout for the local Rick and Corrine Gehlke-Florence Junior Baseball Tournament is expected this weekend at Miller Park.  39 teams covering various age groups from several different communities will play on the five diamonds Saturday and Sunday. Northwest League play begins […]

Latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports

AP-NW–Sports Right Now/838 MARINERS-RAYS Lee drives in 3 runs, Mariners beat Rays 6-4 to avoid sweep ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Dae-Ho Lee drove in three runs, James Paxton went six effective innings and the Seattle Mariners avoided a three-game sweep by beating the Tampa Bay Rays 6-4 on Thursday. […]