NORTHWEST WEATHER Northwest snow closes schools, prompts warnings SEATTLE (AP) — Winter weather advisories were issued for western Washington and Oregon as overnight snow snarled roadways and prompted school closures. Forecasts were for up to 4 inches of snow in Seattle and even more was predicted in other areas […]
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OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Russell Westbrook scored 19 of his 42 points in the fourth quarter, leading the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 105-99 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers yesterday. Westbrook also had eight assists and four rebounds. Victor Oladipo added 24 points and 13 boards, helping Oklahoma […]
Sex abuse conviction; toxins trigger crab closure; Levy extension sent to voters; Points of Grace to expand; Local elections offer chance for involvement
Florence man convicted of sex abuse A Florence man will spend at least six years and three months in jail after he was found guilty this week of several counts of sex abuse. Prosecutors said 61-year old Randy Clay sexually abused two Florence girls he had photographed in his apartment. […]
Mapleton hosts non-league basketball; Siuslaw starts second half of season; Ducks escape the Sun Devils; and the Wildcats blast the Beavers.
Prep basketball Mapleton hosted the Marshfield JV for a pair of non-league basketball games last night. The Junior Pirates came out on top 24-20 in the girls’ game; for the boys, it was Marshfield winning as well, 56-51. Dominic Wells led scoring for the Sailors with 16 points and 24 […]
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INMATES INDICTED-DEPUTY ASSAULT Inmates indicted in alleged deputy assault in Salem (Information from: Statesman Journal, http://www.statesmanjournal.com) SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Authorities say two Salem jail inmates have been indicted on attempted murder, strangulation and other charges in an incident in which a deputy sheriff was assaulted. The Marion County […]
Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports news from The Associated Press
PROVO, Utah (AP) — Nigel Williams-Goss scored 33 points and Number 1 Gonzaga remains the lone undefeated team in the country after an 85-75 victory at Brigham Young Thursday night. The Bulldogs now have the longest winning streak in school history. CHENEY, Wash. (AP) — Jacob Wiley scored a […]
Car jack attempt foiled; Man killed after walking into traffic; Acupuncture clinic expanding offerings; Gas prices fall; Wyden continues Town Hall Tour; Lane Voters will decide jail levy extension
Mapleton woman evades potential car-jacker A Veneta man had a busy day Tuesday. Police say 25-year old Trennon Roy Smith was arrested in Florence after a “one man crime wave” in which he stole one car, threatened a woman in Mapleton and several more people in Florence and tried to […]
Far West Wrestling Tournament results; Basketball schedules
Vikings claim victory in two Far West Weight classes Two Siuslaw Vikings faced off in the 285 pound weight class final last night at the Far West League Tournament in North Bend. In the end, it was the elder of the two… Kainan Lane… who came away with the championship. […]