MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDER-THEFT Former employee accused of stealing from disabled clients (Information from: The Bulletin, http://www.bendbulletin.com) BEND, Ore. (AP) — Officials say a former employee for a mental health provider in central Oregon has been accused of stealing $16,000 from developmentally disabled clients. The Bulletin reports that Rick Treleaven, […]
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Stormy weather; county officials get pay raise; Bras for a Cause; Ambulance-Fire agreement; Register to vote
Wet and wild… and more to come There was plenty of wind, but the biggest storm impact overnight came in the form of lots of rain. 3.8 inches was recorded in Tillamook, 3.3 inches in North Bend, and a whopping 4.9 inches recorded in Brookings. That’s according to the National […]
Vikings clinch share of Volleball title; prep and college schedules
End regular schedule with 4-game win over North Bend The Siuslaw Vikings took care of their part of the Far West League Volleyball schedule last night, slamming home a victory over the visiting North Bend Bulldogs in four sets. Makenzie York put it down hard to seal the deal, 27-25, […]
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FALCONS-SEAHAWKS Dan Quinn returns with high-flying Falcons to face Seahawks SEATTLE (AP) — When Dan Quinn left Seattle for his opportunity to be an NFL head coach in Atlanta, he wanted to create an identity unique to the Falcons. Quinn didn’t want Atlanta to be a replica of what […]
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NORTHWEST STORM Wind, rain wallop Pacific Northwest SEATTLE (AP) – Strong winds and heavy rain walloped the Pacific Northwest, leaving thousands without power as utility crews prepare for what’s expected to be a rougher storm on Saturday. In Oregon, Portland General Electric reported that more than 4,000 customers were […]
Wet and windy in the forecast; Eco Dev update coming; Remains categorized; SOS gets funding for children’s services; and Ambulance-Fire agreement moves to action stage
Storm prep takes center stage Florence public works crews have been hard at work preparing for the first and potentially largest series of storms of the season this week. Workers have been busy cleaning out catch basins and curb inlets to ensure the stormwater system has the capacity to handle […]
Vikings wrap up Far West volleyball season tonight
A win would clinch a share of the league title It’s the final match of the regular season at home this evening for the Siuslaw Vikings as they host the North Bend Bulldogs. A win this evening would guarantee at least a share of the league title… The Douglas Trojans, […]
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MLS-DYNAMO-SOUNDERS Sounders battle to 0-0 tie with Dynamo SEATTLE (AP) — Stefan Frei made five saves, deflecting one shot off the right post, and the Seattle Sounders played to a 0-0 tie with the Houston Dynamo on Wednesday night. The draw moved the Sounders (13-13-6, 45 points) closer to […]