Author: Bob

Fireworks restrictions; Duck Race; Ulman Scholarship; Gas prices steady; Wings and Wheels; Leave those pups alone

Reminder issued on fireworks restrictions Sparklers, screamers, and the “tower of sparks” can provide a lot of entertainment this time of year; but public land managers are reminding residents they’re not welcome everywhere. Dan Eddy, the fire management officer for the Siuslaw National Forest, says fireworks can pose a serious […]

Hawks smother Emeralds

Boise overcomes early five-run deficit for ten run win The Hawks put up ten runs in the seventh inning last night in Boise, posting 15 hits on the night, and clinched 16-6 Northwest League victory over the Eugene Emeralds.  Eugene took an early five-run lead in the second inning, but […]

Latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports

AP-NW–Sports Right Now/1032 PIRATES-MARINERS Nelson Cruz hits 20th homer, Seattle beats Pittsburgh 5-2 SEATTLE (AP) — Nelson Cruz hit his 20th home run of the season, Robinson Cano had three hits including an RBI single and the Seattle Mariners beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-2 on Tuesday night. Cruz and Cano […]

Part on the fourth; Art and eco development; Back to school; nursing scholarship; Minimum wage increase; Welsh visitors

Party on the Fourth of July The traditional Independence Day activities are planned for Florence on the Fourth of July.  Those include a rubber duck race in the Siuslaw River; watermelon and pie eating contests; and the community fireworks display from the Port of Siuslaw at dusk. As many as […]

Emeralds cap home stand with win.

Dominate Indians The Eugene Emeralds used seven hits and capitalized on three Spokane errors last night on the way to an 8-2 win to wrap up a five game home series against the Indians. It was the fourth straight win for the Ems who sit alone atop the Northwest league […]

Latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports

AP-NW–Sports Right Now/770 PIRATES-MARINERS Mariners host Pirates in interleague series SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Mariners tonight open a series at home against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Right-hander Hisashi Iwakuma (6-6) makes his first career start against the Pirates. The Pirates will counter with Jonathon Niese. Seattle comes into the series […]