Author: Bob

Ducks fall from Final Four; Thompson picks up sixth win for the Beavers.

Ducks lose to UNC Dana Altman and the Oregon Ducks will be watching the NCAA Men’s National Championship game tonight in Glendale, Arizona from the sidelines.  They were eliminated from tournament play Saturday evening, losing to the North Carolina Tar Heels 77-76.  The ‘Heels used a late first-half run to […]

Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports news from The Associated Press

  GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Gonzaga and North Carolina have turned their attention toward Monday’s national championship game. The teams are holding news conferences and a closed practice at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday afternoon after both earned tough wins in the national semifinals the night before. Gonzaga is […]

Latest Oregon news, sports, business and entertainment

  PORTLAND OFFICER-INVESTIGATION Portland police investigate officer in violent arrest (Information from: The Oregonian/OregonLive, http://www.oregonlive.com) PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The Portland Police Bureau says it is reviewing the actions of an officer who was involved in a man’s violent arrest last September. The Oregonian/OregonLive reports that Officer Matt Bigoni threatened […]

Florence Fest featuring wine, art and jazz; Cold Weather Shelter closing for season; Florence-Yachats connector; CCB Bad Actors; PeaceHealth labs

Music of international renown on stage in Florence This weekend’s inaugural Florence Fest at the Events Center is truly a blend of many different things.  There are a dozen “hand-picked” boutique Oregon wineries, all offering a taste of their product.  There’s a juried art show and sale; and several local […]

Ducks: Final Four. Prep softball and college baseball

Oregon Ducks: The last time they made it this far in the NCAA men’s basketball tournament was in 1939… the very first tournament.  That year they won it all.  This time around they have to get through basketball royalty.  Technically it’s the first “final four” appearance for the Ducks… but […]

Latest Oregon news, sports, business and entertainment

  WOMAN PUNCHED-LAWSUIT Judge rejects lawsuit brought by woman punched at Oregon bar (Information from: The Oregonian/OregonLive, http://www.oregonlive.com) PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A woman who claimed she suffered a fractured eye socket after a drunken man punched her at an Oregon bar has lost her $800,000 lawsuit against the business. […]

Port Commission calls special meeting; Rhody pins bring chowder discounts; Coastal fire chiefs round table; Yachats-Florence connector

Port Commission schedules special meeting A variety of issues have arisen around the alleged manner in which Port of Siuslaw Manager Steven Leskin conducts business. The Port Commission will hold a special meeting Friday afternoon to hear some of those charges.  Commission President Ron Caputo called for the meeting, partly […]