LEAD-ARMORY SALE Lead testing, oil tanks delay sale of Astoria armory (Information from: The Daily Astorian, http://www.dailyastorian.com) ASTORIA, Ore. (AP) — Testing for lead contamination is helping delay the sale of the Astoria National Guard Armory building. The Daily Astorian reports that the Friends of the Astoria Armory is […]
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Cold Weather Shelter; Crohn’s and Colitis; Gifts for students; Fukushima Radiation; DeFazio wants to drain the swamp; Gingerbread library
Cold Weather Shelter expected to open again next week The Florence Cold Weather Shelter opened earlier this week for two nights, providing a warm and dry place for people who otherwise didn’t have anywhere to go. Reverend Greg Woods with the Presbyterian Church of the Siuslaw said Monday they sheltered […]
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GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The loss of safety Earl Thomas to a season-ending injury left a gaping hole in the Seattle Seahawks’ formidable defense. Life without Thomas begins Sunday when Seattle travels to Lambeau Field in an important game in the NFC playoff picture. The Packers need a […]
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BODY FOUND-BEACH Body found on beach south of Coos Bay (Information from: The World, http://www.theworldlink.com) COOS BAY, Ore. (AP) — Police say the body of a Coos Bay man may have been found on a beach south of Bandon. The World reports the body may be that of 48-year-old […]
Freezing rain forecasts delay Mapleton schools; Christmas Basket project seeking donations; Crohn’s and Colitis Awareness Week; Free golf for food; Gingerbread Houses saturday; Local gas price below average; and DeFazio offers to help drain the swamp
Possible freezing rain through this afternoon The National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory for the central coast until one this afternoon as a strong winter storm is expected to bring mixed precipitation across much of the area. Freezing rain, mixed with snow and sleet are possible, but not […]
Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports news from The Associated Press
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Nigel Williams-Goss scored 23 points to lead 8th-ranked Gonzaga past Washington 98-71 last night as the two schools resumed their cross-state rivalry. Przemek Karnowski had 17 points for the Zags. The Huskies were led by Noah Dickers, who scored 12 points along with pulling down […]
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PEDESTRIAN FATAL CRASHES 2 pedestrians hit, killed on SE Division Street in Portland PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Authorities say two pedestrians have been struck and killed by motorists in separate incidents in Portland. Portland police said in a news release the first crash happened at 6:55 p.m. Wednesday on […]
Pearl Harbor 75 years later; Steelhead time; Siuslaw Awards; Food for golf; Victorian Christmas; Local gas prices average lower than national
Pearl Harbor and Our Town 75 years ago today, the Japanese Navy attacked Pearl Harbor, plunging the United States into World War II. The impacts of that continue to reverberate today in the world. That’s according to author and historian Craig Nelson who recently released his latest book… Pearl Harbor: […]