8 January 2013 First Citizen Nominees Announced Two nominations have been announced for this year’s annual Florence Fist Citizen Award. By all accounts, the selection committee has a very tough job in front of them. Both nominees have an extensive list of contributions and accomplishments in the community. Eric Tanikawa […]
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Local Sports – Miles Athlete of the Week; Prep Schedule
Taking a look at Coast Radio Sports… Siuslaw wrestling standout Hayden Miles is Coast Radio Sports’ Athlete of the Week after he claimed the 160 pound championship at last week’s 19-team Riddle Shamrock Invitational. Miles’ finish helped the Vikings to a 7th place team finish overall. Honorable Mention is given […]
3rd Oregon News Minute from the AP
Date: 01/08/2013 10:28 AM OR–3rd NewsMinute/254 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press LIMA, Peru (AP) – Five U.S. citizens are among seven people killed in the crash of a U.S.-owned cargo helicopter in the Peruvian jungle. The heavy-lift chopper that crashed yesterday was owned by […]
2nd Oregon News Minute from the AP
Date: 01/08/2013 09:29 AM OR–2nd NewsMinute/248 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press EUGENE, Ore. (AP) – Eugene police say they cited 18 people and arrested two more for trespassing last night during a demonstration by homeless activists at a downtown courthouse plaza. Police say organizers […]
NW Sports from the AP
Date: 01/08/2013 05:30 AM NW–SportsMinute/351 Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports news from The Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – LaMarcus Aldridge had 27 points and 10 rebounds, and the Portland Trail Blazers handed the Orlando Magic their ninth straight loss with a 125-119, overtime victory […]
1st Oregon News Minute
Date: 01/08/2013 03:59 AM OR–1st NewsMinute/330 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press MEDFORD, Ore. (AP) – A Jackson County sheriff’s spokeswoman says authorities are working to identify human remains found in southern Oregon by a man mining for gold. Spokeswoman Andrea Carlson says the gold […]
Early Morning Fire; Armed Robbery; Two Highway Deaths
7 January 2013 Riverfront Home Destroyed Firefighters spent about 2 ½ hours early this morning battling a stubborn blaze, but were unable to save a riverfront home. The alarm came at 3:10 AM, and on arrival, firefighters said the approximately 15-hundred square foot home at 240 Rhododendron Drive was fully […]
Local Sports – Basketball Civil War – Viking Wrestling
Taking a look at Coast Radio Sports… Damyean Dotson scored 21 points and Oregon used a 9-nothing second-half run to hold off rival Oregon State 79-66 last night in the Pac-12 opener for both teams. E.J. Singler had 15 for the Ducks who are now 12-and-2. Ahmad Starks led the […]