Florence Oregon News

Wobbe and King – First and Future First Citizens

21 January 2015 First and Future First Citizens Announced Florence entrepreneur Cindy Wobbe was named Florence’s First Citizen for her work in the community. Siuslaw High School senior Courtney King was named the “Future First Citizen”. Tom Bassett, in his nomination letter written on behalf of Wobbe said it is […]

Woodbury to receive Distinguished Service Award

21 January 2015 Distinguished Service Award to be Presented Woody Woodbury will be honored this evening during the Siuslaw Awards with a special Distinguished Service Award. The Florence Area Chamber of Commerce has handed out the award from time to time in conjunction with the First and Future First Citizen, […]

2nd Oregon News Minute from the AP

Date: 01/21/2015 09:29 AM AP-OR–2nd NewsMinute/233 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press TIGARD, Ore. (AP) – Police say a woman was killed early this morning when she stepped into the path of a tow truck on Pacific Highway in Tigard. The driver remained at the scene […]

NW Sports from the AP

Date: 01/21/2015 05:00 AM AP-NW–1st SportsMinute/277 Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports news from The Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – Trail Blazers All-Star power forward LaMarcus Aldridge won’t play in Wednesday night’s game against the Phoenix Suns because of a left thumb injury. Aldridge hurt his […]

1st Oregon News Minute from the AP

Date: 01/21/2015 04:00 AM AP-OR–1st NewsMinute/290 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. (AP) – SALEM, Ore. (AP) – Police in Salem, Oregon, say they’ve interviewed a person of interest in a case of suspected anti-freeze poisoning that has killed at least eight cats. […]

Siuslaw Awards

20 January 2015 Siuslaw Awards… The Siuslaw Awards; aimed at recognizing excellence in area businesses and organizations will be handed out tomorrow night. Hoagland Properties; Florence Dental Clinic; Flowers by Bobbi; Oregon Pacific Bank; and Sand Master Park have all been nominated for the Stu Johnston Business of the Year […]

2nd Oregon News Minute from the AP

Date: 01/20/2015 09:29 AM AP-OR–2nd NewsMinute/244 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press EUGENE, Ore. (AP) – The Oregon Department of Transportation is getting ready to start a renovation of the Highway 101 bridge over the Siuslaw River in Florence. The Eugene Register-Guard reports that the four-year, […]

NW Sports from the AP

Date: 01/20/2015 05:00 AM AP-NW–1st SportsMinute/269 Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports news from The Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) – The 12th man flag that flew on top of the Seattle Space Needle for the Seahawks NFC championship game was battered by high winds over the weekend. […]