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3rd Oregon News Minute from the AP

AP-OR–3rd NewsMinute,329 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press CRESWELL, Ore. (AP) – The grandson of a woman who developed an anti-racism program in Eugene was beaten, and family members say the attacker used racial slurs. The Eugene Register-Guard reports that the family of 16-year-old Jonah Fernandez […]

Fatal fire blamed on smoking

Thursday morning’s fatal fire was likely caused by an errant cigarette.  Siuslaw Valley Fire Marshall Sean Barrett said the blaze that claimed the life of 73-year old Cassandra Hinkle started on an outside deck where she was known to sit and smoke.  In fact, Hinkle’s caregiver said the last time […]

New Zoning proposed for Coast Village

                      A public hearing this evening before the Florence Planning Commission will give residents the first real chance to comment on a proposal that will create a new zoning district specifically for Coast Village.  Community Development Director Sandra Belson said […]

Johnson earns Athlete of the Week honors

Siuslaw football standout John Johnson is Coast Radio Sports’ Athlete of the week.  The senior quarterback completed nine of 14 passes for 126 yards and one touchdown in Siuslaw’s season opening victory over the Junction City Tigers.  He also rushed ten times for 65 yards and two touchdowns in his […]

NW Sports from the AP

AP-NW–1st SportsMinute,333 Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports news from The Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) – Robinson Cano hit a three-run double, Mark Teixeira (teh-SHEHR’-uh) and Chris Dickerson homered and the New York Yankees rolled past Felix Hernandez and the Seattle Mariners 9-3 last night. New York […]