TOXIC ALGAE BLOOM Warm Pacific Ocean ‘blob’ facilitated vast toxic algae bloom SEATTLE (AP) — A new study finds that unusually warm Pacific Ocean temperatures helped cause a massive toxic algae bloom last year that closed lucrative fisheries from California to British Columbia and disrupted marine life from seabirds […]
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Music is one focus of Oktoberfest If you are looking for an inexpensive day of fun in Florence, Nancy Pearson suggests the annual Oktoberfest at the Florence Events Center. Nancy Pearson – “It’s only seven dollars and there is no additional charge for the evening events that happen. And, we’re […]
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SEAHAWKS-WILSON Seahawks QB Russell Wilson to practice despite knee injury RENTON, Wash. (AP) — Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson will practice Wednesday and all indications are he will be able to play Sunday against the New York Jets. Coach Pete Carroll said he needs to see how Wilson recovers […]
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SEARCH SUSPENDED Search suspended for man in Columbia River Gorge PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Authorities have suspended the search for a 68-year-old man whose car was found Sunday at Horsetail Falls in the Columbia River Gorge. Portland police say Thomas McAdams was reported missing Saturday and the search was […]
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March to bring awareness of domestic violence The issue of domestic violence is far deeper in our community than what most people might realize… or care to admit. David Wiegan is the director of Siuslaw Outreach Services… the non-profit group which provides services to victims. David Wiegan – “We did […]
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MARINERS-ASTROS Astros use big sixth inning to get 8-4 win over Mariners HOUSTON (AP) — George Springer had three hits, including a two-run double during a six-run sixth inning, and the Houston Astros beat the Seattle Mariners 8-4 on Tuesday night. The victory leaves Seattle two games behind Baltimore […]
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MIGRATORY BIRD DECLINE Migratory bird struggles for shelter as chimneys torn down PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The Vaux’s (pronounced VOX) Swift, a tiny migratory bird species, has adapted well to urban living and now roosts in old brick chimneys along the West Coast during its annual migration from Canada […]
Oktoberfest; North Fork Road; Voter Registration; Re-Vision; County Payments; and Oregon RAIN
Oktoberfest celebration set for Florence… It’s time for Oktoberfest in Florence; the annual celebration of German music, dance, food, and beer. Instead of a German Beer Hall, the venue will be the Florence Events Center. There will be traditional German music Saturday from the Alpine Echoes Band and Sam’s Polka […]
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