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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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AP-OR–2nd Right Now/1173 DON’T TOUCH SEALS NOAA reminding people not to touch or pick up seal pups SEATTLE (AP) — As harbor seals are born in the Pacific Northwest, marine mammal advocates are urging people not to touch or pick up pups that come up on beaches and shorelines to […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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AP-OR–2nd Right Now/1193 INTERSTATE 5 SHOOTING Police investigate shooting between cars on Interstate 5 PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Police say a man was found injured after calls came in reporting people in two vehicles were shooting at each other on Interstate 5 in North Portland. Portland police say while they […]
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