Busy times for searchers… The U.S. Coast Guard suspended a search Friday afternoon for a 27-year old man who was swept from the rocks near Cape Perpetua Thursday. The man reportedly fell into the water at Thor’s Well, near Cook’s Chasm just south of Cape Perpetua. That has not been […]
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NUCLEAR PLANT Northwest’s only nuclear plant resuming operation (Information from: Tri-City Herald, http://www.tri-cityherald.com) RICHLAND, Wash. (AP) — The Northwest’s only nuclear power plant is reconnecting to the regional power grid after an unplanned shut down. The Tri-City Herald reports that the 1,190-megawatt Columbia Generating Station resumed late Saturday night. […]
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PHOENIX (AP) — Oregon opened the season with two losses in its first four games, prompting questions of what’s wrong with the Ducks? Nothing, really. Since losing to Georgetown in the opening round of the Maui Invitational, the Ducks have won nine straight and moved up to No. 20 […]
Community Christmas Dinner; NORAD tracks Santa; Beach detour; Sea turtles; Quick payments; Reducing waste
Elks say thanks with Christmas Dinner Joyce Middleton isn’t sure just how many hams and turkeys they are preparing, all she knows is that they expect to feed well over 900 people Christmas Dinner at the Elks Lodge, Christmas Day between noon and three pm. Joyce Middleton – “We are […]
Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports news from The Associated Press
RENTON, Wash. (AP) — Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll said he was surprised by the combative comments of cornerback Richard Sherman earlier this week. Carroll spoke Thursday after Seattle wrapped up preparations for Saturday’s home finale against Arizona. Carroll said he believed Sherman would have expressed remorse or apologized […]
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ATTORNEY-LICENSE SUSPENDED Salem attorney’s license suspended over ethics concerns (Information from: Statesman Journal, http://www.statesmanjournal.com) SALEM, Ore. (AP) — The Oregon Supreme Court has suspended the license of a Salem attorney accused of ethical misconduct for neglecting and overcharging his clients, including some who were denied refunds. The Statesman Journal […]
City manager evaluation; Yachats pedestrian death; Wave energy grant; Gas prices; Beach access detour; Sea turtle strandings
City Manager earns top evaluation… and a raise Florence City Councilors gave high ratings this week to City Manager Erin Reynolds. Mayor Joe Henry said they completed her annual job performance review Monday night. Joe Henry – “We each did a seven or eight page performance evaluation and then we […]
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FORMER OFFICER-LAWSUIT Ex-Prineville officer claims unlawful termination (Information from: The Bulletin, http://www.bendbulletin.com) BEND, Ore. (AP) — A former Prineville police officer has filed a wrongful termination lawsuit against the central Oregon city and its former police chief for $5 million. The Bend Bulletin reports Bryan Burton claims the former […]