The Three Rivers Sandblasters will hit the diamond for the first time this season over the weekend. Under the direction of Coach David Deutschman for the second year, the Triple-A American Legion team will face the Albany Rockets for two games at Jiggs Dodson Field in Florence beginning at two […]
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Local News: Future of the Ice Machine; Japanese Dock Washes Up; OC Jam 2012; School Schedules Change in 12-13
A Chilling Future? The efforts of the Siuslaw Fishermen’s Association to replace the commercial ice maker on the Old Town Wharf appear to have finally been successful. Although it’s not currently operating, it is functional. Port of Siuslaw Manager Bob Forsythe says the challenge now is to find someone to […]
3rd Oregon News Minute From the AP
OR–3rd NewsMinute/253 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – An outside review of seven shootings by Portland police officers found the biggest problem was a breakdown in communications. The Oregonian reports consultants recommend changes to address communication gaps, excessive delays in getting […]
2nd Oregon News Minute from the AP
OR–2nd NewsMinute/242 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press SALEM, Ore. (AP) – Authorities have arrested a Salem woman accused of swindling the Oregon Department of Revenue out of more than $2 million by filing a fraudulent state tax return. Krystle Marie Reyes was jailed in […]
NW Sports from the AP
NW–SportsMinute/424 Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports news from The Associated Press ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) – Ichiro (EE’-cheer-oh) Suzuki homered and scored three times, Kyle Seager drove in four runs and the Seattle Mariners beat the Los Angeles Angels 8-6 last night. Michael Saunders added three […]
1st Oregon News Minute from the AP
Date: 06/07/2012 03:59 AM OR–1st NewsMinute/312 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press SEASIDE, Ore. (AP) – Police in Seaside say an 89-year-old man was fatally injured when he was hit by an SUV while walking in a crosswalk. The Oregonian reports that witnesses told police […]
Local Sports: Emeralds Retain Coaching Staff
There will be no changes in the coaching staff for the Eugene Emeralds in the coming season. The San Diego Padres affiliate will have Pat Murphy at the helm for the second season in a row. Murphy guided the Ems to their most successful season, 46-and-30, since becoming a Padres […]
Local News: Council and Mayor Races Open; Gas 4.18; Woods Arrested; Jail Releases Continue
Now’s the time if you want to run… Aspirants for local elected office can begin their efforts this week. The nominating process for getting your name on the November ballot for one of several open positions in city government began Monday. Two mayor’s seats and a total of five council […]