AP-OR–2nd Right Now/1157 SENATOR SMOKING-CAPITOL State senator faces fine for smoking in Capitol building (Information from: Statesman Journal, http://www.statesmanjournal.com) SALEM, Ore. (AP) — A state senator may be facing a $500 fine for smoking in his Capitol office. The Statesman Journal reports Republican state Sen. Jeff Kruse was sent a […]
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Four step process required to run for local office
Florence City Council Elections set Potential candidates for the two City Council positions and the Mayor of Florence can begin the four-step process next week for getting on the ballot. City Recorder Kelli Weese says the first step is filing a “prospective petition” with her office. Once that’s approved, candidates […]
Tatum repeats as Athlete of the Week
Siegel repeats as hurdle champion and Honorable Mention Siuslaw track and field standout Destinie Tatum is Coast Radio Sports’ Athlete of the week. The Viking junior won the state championship in the 800 meters, setting a new school record of 2:17.62. Tatum also placed 8th in the high jump and […]
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AP-NW–Sports Right Now/489 BBA-ATHLETICS-MARINERS Hill wins again, A’s end skid with 5-0 victory vs Mariners SEATTLE (AP) — Rich Hill pitched eight innings to win his fourth straight start, Stephen Vogt hit a leadoff homer in the seventh inning to snap a scoreless tie and the Oakland Athletics beat the […]
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AP-OR–2nd Right Now/1122 PORTLAND POLICE CHIEF SHOOTING Sheriff: Contrary stories in Portland Police Chief shooting BURNS, Ore. (AP) — The Harney County Sheriff says when he first heard about an April 21 hunting accident in which a man was shot, he was told the wound was self-inflicted. Harney County Sheriff […]
109th Rhododendron Festival – Catching the Wave
Sunday morning rain didn’t dampen enthusiasm The crowd may have been just a little bit lighter than usual yesterday, but it was no less enthusiastic as thousands of local residents and visitors lined both sides of Highway 101 for the 109th Rhododendron Festival Grand Floral Parade. 84 entries traversed the […]
Siuslaw Girls finish 2nd at state meet
Late points surge lifts Vikings above Marshfield The Siuslaw Girls Track and Field team came home from the OSAA 4A State Meet in Eugene with the second place trophy. The girls had 72 points behind Astoria with 109.5. Marshfield was third with 63.5 points. The Vikings boast two individual state […]
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AP-NW–Sports Right Now/790 MARINERS-REDS Martin, Cano help Mariners sweep, hand Reds 7th loss in row CINCINNATI (AP) — Leonys Martin got four hits, Robinson Cano drove in two runs and the Seattle Mariners swept Cincinnati 5-4 Sunday, sending the Reds to their seventh straight loss. Steve Clevenger hit a tiebreaking […]