HUMAN BONES FOUND Medical examiner: Human bones found belonged to woman (Information from: The Register-Guard, http://www.registerguard.com) GARDINER, Ore. (AP) — Authorities say human bones found along the bank of the Umpqua River near the Oregon Coast Saturday were those of a woman. The Register-Guard reports the woman was between […]
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EQ preparedness drill next week; Highway 20 finally opens after 11 year project; Gas prices steady; Back to school bingo in Mapleton
Time to practice your “Duck, Cover and Hold” The largest annual earthquake drill in the world is set for next Thursday morning. Emergency officials in the state are encouraging everyone, especially those along the Oregon Coast, to participate. All are encouraged to “Duck, Cover, and Hold On” Thursday, October 20th […]
Final road trip ends in loss for Viking volleyball
Trojans nab share of Far West lead The Douglas Trojans stepped up and forced a tie at the top of the Far West volleyball standings with a four-set win over the Siuslaw Vikings in Winston. The Vikings won the second set, 25-19, but lost the other three by slim margins. […]
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ELECTION-RECORD VOTERS Record number of voters registered in Oregon SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon’s secretary of state says more than 2.5 million people are registered to vote for the first time in the state’s history and predicted a record participation in the Nov. 8 election. The state is also […]
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OREGON’S SLIDE Oregon looks for answers in bye week EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — This much is clear: Oregon’s slide this season can no longer be looked at as a mere stumble. With a four-game losing streak, the Ducks are in a hole that has put an 11-year run in […]
Batten down the hatches; Surfer bitten; Fire Division Chief selected; Medicare Open Enrollment
Fall storms are on their way Today and tonight will be the calm before the storm, literally. That’s according to weather forecasters who say a series of “strong storms” will pass across the region in coming days. The National Weather Service is predicting rain, heavy at times, by Thursday. The […]
Athlete of the Week
All around support on the court Siuslaw volleyball standout Brittany Long is Coast Radio Sports’ Athlete of the Week. Her defensive efforts contributed to two victories on the court last week, making several blocks and extending plays with her blocking, passing and setting. Honorable mention is given to her teammate, […]
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T25-COLLEGE FOOTBALL POLL AP Top 25: Big Ten has 4 in top 10 for 1st time since 1960 UNDATED (AP) — The Big Ten has four teams in the top 10 of The Associated Press college football poll during the regular season for the first time since 1960, and […]