PEDESTRIAN FATAL CRASHES 2 pedestrians hit, killed on SE Division Street in Portland PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Authorities say two pedestrians have been struck and killed by motorists in separate incidents in Portland. Portland police said in a news release the first crash happened at 6:55 p.m. Wednesday on […]
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Pearl Harbor 75 years later; Steelhead time; Siuslaw Awards; Food for golf; Victorian Christmas; Local gas prices average lower than national
Pearl Harbor and Our Town 75 years ago today, the Japanese Navy attacked Pearl Harbor, plunging the United States into World War II. The impacts of that continue to reverberate today in the world. That’s according to author and historian Craig Nelson who recently released his latest book… Pearl Harbor: […]
Has Oregon hired a football coach?
Taggert expected to switch from the Bulls to the Ducks There is no official word yet, but the Oregonian/Oregon Live is reporting South Florida football coach Willie Taggart will take over the Oregon Football program. The University is expected to make an official announcement later today. Taggert led the Bulls […]
Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports news from The Associated Press
TUKWILA, Wash. (AP) — With the Seattle Sounders one win away from hoisting the MLS title, coach Brian Schmetzer has become very popular with fans. Schmetzer has been key to turning the franchise around from a dismal start to the season. He jokes that he’s been deluged by autograph […]
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MISSING HIKERS Lane County launches search for 2 missing hikers (Information from: The Register-Guard, http://www.registerguard.com) EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — The National Guard is expected to join Lane County search and rescue crews as they look for two missing hikers. The Register-Guard reports that sheriff’s Sgt. Carrie Carver says the […]
Athlete of the week… and prep schedules
Standout wrestler is Athlete of the Week Siuslaw wrestling standout Richard Huff is Coast Radio Sports’ Athlete of the week. The Viking junior claimed victory on the mats at 120 pounds last week in dual meets against Reedsport and North Bend, then finished 2nd at the Perry Burlison Classic at […]
Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports news from The Associated Press
CHICAGO (AP) — The Portland Trail Blazers used a balanced attack to get their third straight win, 112-110 over the Bulls in Chicago. Damian Lillard scored 30 points with 7 assists while CJ McCollum scored 24. Al-Farouq Aminu was activated ahead of the game. RENTON, Wash. (AP) — The […]
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HIT-AND-RUN MURDER Man arrested on murder charge in alleged hit-and-run (Information from: Statesman Journal, http://www.statesmanjournal.com) SALEM, Ore. (AP) — A Salem man has been arrested on charges of murder, hit-and-run and DUI in connection with an incident that left a 45-year-old construction worker dead Friday. The Statesman Journal reports […]