Emeralds on the Road to Spokane The Eugene Emeralds took the night off last night and resume play this evening in Spokane to take on the Spokane Indians for a 5 game series. The Emeralds are currently 9-16 on the season and face the struggling Indians who are at 6 […]
Author: George Henry
OPB Signs Eugene Lease; Group Fights Reintroduction of Previously Banned Chemical; FRAA Holds Literary Salon; Port to Review Erosion; Ups and Downs of Fuel
OPB Signs Eugene Lease Oregon Pacific bank has announced that it has signed a lease for a new branch in Eugene. The new offices will need a remodel and that according to OPB’s press release is in the planning stages. The bank has signed Rowell Brokaw Architects to redesign the […]
Recycling Confusion at Transfer Station; R.A.I.N. Brings Entrepreneurs Together; School Bond Education Available
Recycling Confusion at Transfer Station Some confusion has arisen regarding recycling products in Florence. A recent city mandate to the two refuse companies that provide service to Florence residents says that the companies must now collect plastic beverage containers including translucent milk jugs. This, however, does not include the Lane […]
Emeralds Drop Series to Hops
Emeralds Drop Series to Hops The Eugene Emeralds struck early last night in Salem as they took a two nothing lead in the bottom of the first inning. The Hillsboro Hops battled back in the top of the 5th to take a 3-2 lead and added a fourth run in […]
Fires Continue to Plague Oregon; Coast Guard Carries the Torch; Planning Commission Meeting
Fires Continue to Plague Oregon Fire Danger continues to grow across Oregon as dry conditions permeate the state. Increased winds along with hot dry conditions have contributed to increased fire activity. The Oregon Department of Forestry reports that the Lobster Creek fire northeast of Gold Beach is 75% contained and […]
Emeralds Come From Behind; Thompson Gets Win #4
Emeralds Come From Behind The Eugene Emeralds topped the Hillsboro Hops last night 4-3. All four runs for the Ems came in the bottom of the ninth inning after trailing the Hops 3-0. Hops manager, Shawn Roof was ejected from the game in the bottom of the ninth by home […]
Coast Guard Chief Settles In; Lane County Seeking Volunteers; Firework Safety
Coast Guard Chief Settles In Senior Chief Jay Nilles says that he is settling in to the U.S. Coast guard station Siuslaw River and is getting to know the citizens as he begins his command here in Florence. Nilles is aware of the influence the Coast Guard has on Florence […]
Beavers National Champions; Ems Struggle with Volcanoes
Beavers National Champions The Oregon State Beavers are National Champions once again as the defeated the Arkansas Razorbacks last night in Game 3 of the College World Series. Freshman phenom Kevin Able threw a complete game shutout striking out 10 razorbacks and allowing just two hits on the night. Abel […]




