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  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 […]

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 […]