High speed and unsafe passing may have led to motorcycle fatality A 19-year old Wyoming man died yesterday afternoon just north of Florence after the motorcycle he was riding crashed into the side of a car as it pulled out onto the highway. The crash happened just minutes before two […]
Month: October 2016
Cross Country District Finals set for Siuslaw and Mapleton
Siuslaw seeking return to state meet with top-two finishes The Siuslaw Vikings are on the course this afternoon for the Far West District Cross Country Finals… the girls are in pursuit of what would be their 14th straight district title… but runners from South Umpqua and North Bend will be […]
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CIVIL RIGHTS LAWSUIT Oregon’s top civil rights lawyer alleges racial profiling EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Oregon’s top civil rights lawyer has filed a federal lawsuit against state Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum and others in her department over allegations of racial profiling. Erious Johnson’s lawsuit filed Wednesday in U.S. District […]
Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports news from The Associated Press
RENTON, Wash. (AP) — Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson was a limited participant in practice yesterday, listed with knee and pectoral injuries. It’s the first time this season that Wilson has not been a full participant in practice. Wilson suffered a sprained ankle and sprained knee in games earlier […]
Sex abuse allegations detailed; Look at he back of your ballot; Reedsport man dies in Eastern Oregon; Gas prices detailed; Be Tsunami Safe; Elliot State Forest sale results nearing
Photos lead to charges of sex abuse A Florence man is accused of sexually abusing the teenage grandchildren of his girlfriend. Search warrant affidavits were unsealed this week in Lane County Circuit Court. They contained details of the September arrest of 60-year old Randy Kent Clay. According to the documents, […]
Cross Country District Meet; Booster Club says participation fees shouldn’t be deterrent
Cross Country season coming to a head The Far West League District Cross Country meet is set for tomorrow at Tugman State Park in Lakeside. The girls’ varsity race begins at noon; the boys’ at 12:45. They’ll be followed at 1:30 by a combined boys and girls JV race with […]
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OUTDOOR SCHOOL-OREGON Oregon weighs whether all kids should get outdoor education MOUNT HOOD NATIONAL FOREST, Ore. (AP) — Each year, thousands of Oregon parents hug their children goodbye and send them into the wilderness for up to a week to learn about their state’s natural wonders. Outdoor School was […]
Check your ballot; Public Works facility; Climate Change; Veteran’s Day Parade; and Tsunami Safe
No ballot yet? You can check the progress… Ballots for the November 8th General Election were mailed last week and most voters should have already received theirs. According to Lane County Elections Supervisor Cheryl Betschart, if you don’t have yours yet, there is a website you can visit to double-check […]
