Florence Oregon News

Blue Line Project unveiled in Florence

Several elected officials demonstrate tsunami awareness A U.S. Congressman, a State Senator, and several state and local officials walked from Florence City Hall to one of five area “blue lines” painted on roadways in the area.  The purpose was to promote tsunami awareness.  Oregon Emergency Management Director Andrew Phelps was […]

Oregon Walk Out in Florence today

Awareness event aimed at highlighting Blue Line The Tsunami warning siren will blow at 11 this morning and that means if you live in a tsunami zone, you’re being encouraged to grab your “go-bag” and head for higher ground. If you’re in Florence or Reedsport, you’ll know where the “safe” […]

NW Sports from the AP

AP-NW–SportsMinute/274 Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports news from The Associated Press PEORIA, Ariz. (AP) — Jon Lester gave up six runs in two innings during his first outing of 2016, and the Seattle Mariners beat Chicago 10-8 yesterday to extend the Cubs’ losing streak to seven. […]

Superintendent contract ratified

Grzeskowiak officially starts July 1 Andy Gzreskowiak was formally endorsed last night as the new superintendent of Siuslaw schools.  Following the school board meeting he expressed his appreciation… and acknowledged the example set by his immediate predecessor. Andy Gzreskowiak – “I’m honored to be offered this opportunity; just hope to […]

NW Sports from the AP

AP-NW–SportsMinute/260 Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports news from The Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — George King scored 17 of his 21 points in the first half, helping Colorado run away from Washington State for an 80-56 victory yesterday in the opening round of the Pac-12 […]