Firefighters say structure fire intentionally set Fire investigators say the early morning blaze that destroyed a Florence home and threatened two others yesterday was intentionally set. Neighbors called 911 just before five AM when the flames burst from a double-wide manufactured home at 1739 North Siano Loop. Nobody was living […]
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3rd Oregon News Minute from the AP
AP-OR–3rd NewsMinute,281 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press EUGENE, Ore. (AP) – Supporters of fired University of Oregon President Richard Lariviere (la-RIV-ee-AIR’) plan a noon rally today in front of the administration building in Eugene. The Oregonian also reports the faculty assembly plans an emergency assembly […]
2nd Oregon News Minute from the AP
AP-OR–2nd NewsMinute,267 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press PENDLETON, Ore. (AP) – A 24-year-old Iraq War veteran is reportedly in a coma following an assault at a Pendleton railroad crossing that so traumatized a witness he has trouble recalling it. A Kadlec Regional Medical Center spokesman […]
NW Sports from the AP
AP-NW–1st SportsMinute,288 Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports news from The Associated Press KENT, Wash. (AP) – Clarence Trent scored 15 points last night, leading Seattle to a 77-54 victory over Evergreen State. Allen Tate and Louis Green each added 12 points for the Redhawks, who won […]
1st Oregon News Minute from the AP
AP-OR–1st NewsMinute,275 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – The State Board of Higher Education has unanimously voted to fire University of Oregon President Richard Lariviere (la-RIV’-ee-AIR’) effective Dec. 28. Board members voted 12-0 yesterday to oust Lariviere, saying they have lost trust […]
Fire Destroys Florence Home
Fire Destroys Florence Home… Firefighters breathed a sigh of relief when they confirmed that there was nobody at home this morning when a manufactured home and garage were destroyed by fire. Siuslaw Valley Fire Marshall Sean Barrett said he’ll be relying on assistance from the State Fire Marshall’s office to […]
Local News – Fire destroys home; Governor facing marine reserve pressure; Elk Hunters lost, but found.
Fire destroys Florence Home… Firefighters are still trying to determine whether or not there was anyone at home this morning when fire ripped through a home near 35th Street. Siuslaw Valley Fire Marshall Sean Barrett says the home, at 1739 North Siano Loop was engulfed in flames when the first […]
3rd Oregon News Minute from the AP
AP-OR–3rd NewsMinute,268 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press KEIZER, Ore. (AP) – A family of eight has escaped their burning house in Keizer, but they have been left homeless by the two-alarm fire. Fire officials say the homeowners smelled smoke and discovered the fire as smoke […]