GOVERNOR DEBATE Brown, Pierce meet in final gubernatorial debate (Information from: The Oregonian/OregonLive, http://www.oregonlive.com) PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Gov. Kate Brown and GOP challenger Bud Pierce attempted to draw contrasts with one another in their last pitch to voters on a debate stage. The Oregonian/OregonLive reports Brown touted her […]
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Annexation could add a few jobs; Wet pumpkins; Deadline scam; Property Tax statements; Medicare choices; and a “refill” on Pink Martini
Mayor measures economic development one job at a time The approval of an annexation request earlier this week by the Florence City Council is just one more step in an ongoing economic development process. That’s according to Mayor Joe Henry… Joe Henry – “We’ve been working on several fronts really […]
Mt. West Volleyball All League Results
Sailor hitter named to 3rd team Five Mapleton Sailors were recognized this week by Mountain West League volleyball coaches for their efforts on the court. Senior hitter Josi Hays was named to the third team all stars; Erin Michael, Haley Wells, Alyssa West, and Dana Halverson each received Honorable Mention. […]
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NBA PRESEASON RDP TRAIL BLAZERS 88, JAZZ 84 SALT LAKE CITY — Damian Lillard scored 27 points in 27 minutes for Portland. Evan Turner finished with 15 points for the Trail Blazers. George Hill scored 16 points and Rudy Gobert added 15 for Utah. TRAIL BLAZERS: Lillard made eight […]
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PORTLAND EXPLOSION-THE LATEST The Latest: First responders praised for quick work PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Portland officials say a natural gas explosion that injured eight people could have been disastrous without the speedy work of first responders. Eight people were injured in the explosion Wednesday morning in a busy […]
Ballots and property tax statements go in the mail; Annexation request approved; Gas prices up slightly; Oregon National Guard will feed Florence Sunday
Registration ends… voting begins Voters in Lane County could receive their ballots in the mail as early as Friday. Lane County Clerk Cheryl Betschart says the registration period ended at midnight Tuesday… that means a record number of ballots will go out in the mail this week. Cheryl Betschart – […]
Vikings earn #1 Far West Volleyball Seed
Vikings down Trojans in four in special playoff The Siuslaw Vikings are the number one seed from the Far West League in the OSAA 4A Volleyball playoffs. The Viks downed co-champions Douglas last night in North Bend 3-1. Siuslaw led steadily throughout the first set, winning it 25-21; then came […]
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BLUES-CANUCKS Henrik Sedin scores in OT, Canucks beat Blues 2-1 UNDATED (AP) — Henrik Sedin scored 1:40 into overtime after Bo Horvat tied it late in the third period, lifting the Vancouver Canucks over the St. Louis Blues 2-1. Horvat scored with 2:55 left in regulation, setting up Vancouver […]