Author: Bob

Local News – Columbus Day Storm 50 years later…

October 12, 2012 Columbus Day Storm 50 years later Some called it the ‘perfect storm’, but it was actually three separate storms.  That’s according to Kathy Dello, the deputy director of the Oregon Climate Service at Oregon State University. 50 years ago today, wind gusts measuring 145 miles an hour, […]

Local Sports – Viking Football undefeated; prep schedules

Taking a look at Coast Radio Sports… Jake Thompson carried the ball ten times for 107 yards and two touchdowns and the Siuslaw Vikings remain undefeated after beating the Douglas Trojans in Winston last night 28-14.  One of Thompson’s TD runs came on a second down and seven from the […]

3rd Oregon News Minute from the AP

Date: 10/12/2012 10:50 AM OR–3rd NewsMinute/271 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press   VANCOUVER, Wash. (AP) – A fire early today destroyed a former athletic club being converted into a Sikh temple in east Vancouver. Deputy Fire Marshal Chad Lawry told KOIN two construction workers were […]

2nd Oregon News Minute from the AP

Date: 10/12/2012 09:29 AM OR–2nd NewsMinute/243 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press   SEATTLE (AP) – With the Northwest braced for the first significant rain of the fall, highway officials in Washington and Oregon are pleading for driving caution – and common sense. The Oregon Department […]

NW Sports from the AP

Date: 10/12/2012 05:36 AM NW–SportsMinute/299 Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports news from The Associated Press   RENTON, Wash. (AP) – A year after making the transition from Canadian Football League player to Pro Bowl cornerback, Brandon Browner is continuing to prove his value to the Seattle […]

1st Oregon News Minute from the AP

Date: 10/12/2012 03:59 AM OR–1st NewsMinute/290 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press   PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – Police say a roaming mob of as many as 75 people vandalized several businesses – including four banks – last night in southeast Portland. Sgt. Pete Simpson says windows […]

Local Sports – Volleyball results and schedule

Taking a look at Coast Radio Sports… Adriana Roberts had nine kills and four stuff blocks, Lona Dengler had nine kills as well, and the Siuslaw Vikings edged the Douglas Trojans in three close fought games last night for a Far West Volleyball victory on the road.  Siuslaw came out […]