10 September 2014 Boat Breakdown Leads to Shots, Menacing Charges Two men fishing on the Siuslaw River Monday afternoon had trouble with their boat, so rowed to a nearby landing. After walking to get their vehicle and trailer, they took advantage of a small boat ramp at the property, two […]
Florence Oregon News
2nd Oregon News Minute from the AP
Date: 09/10/2014 09:35 AM AP-OR–2nd NewsMinute/251 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press SALEM, Ore. (AP) – Two of the plaintiffs who filed a lawsuit that led to Oregon allowing same-sex marriage are throwing their support behind Republican Senate candidate Monica Wehby. The ad does not specifically […]
NW Sports from the AP
Date: 09/10/2014 04:59 AM AP-NW–SportsMinute/247 Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports news from The Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) – Jonathan Villar hit a tiebreaking single in the ninth inning to lift Collin McHugh and the Houston Astros over the Seattle Mariners 2-1 last night. Logan Morrison homered […]
1st Oregon News Minute from the AP
Date: 09/10/2014 03:59 AM AP-OR–1st NewsMinute/264 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press SALEM, Ore. (AP) – In the midst of major state efforts to boost high school graduation and college attendance, statewide tests show Oregon students holding steady in proficiency in reading, writing, math and science. […]
Active Major Issues for Florence
9 September 2014 City issues enumerated Interim City Manager Larry Patterson has produced a list of what he’s calling “active major issues” facing the City of Florence in the coming months. Patterson has been serving in the interim role since June when the former manager, Jacque Betz, left to take […]
2nd Oregon News Minute from the AP
Date: 09/09/2014 09:27 AM AP-OR–2nd NewsMinute/267 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – A woman accused of embezzling $25,000 when she worked as the office manager for the Lake Oswego Chamber of Commerce is facing theft and fraud charges. Lori Jo Lauber is […]
NW Sports from the AP
Date: 09/09/2014 04:59 AM AP-NW–SportsMinute/254 Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports news from The Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) – Brad Miller had a tiebreaking two-run triple in the eighth inning and drove in three runs, helping the Seattle Mariners gain in the AL wild-card race with a […]
Heat Spikes; Fire Danger Rises
8 September 2014 Temperature Spike Hit Coastal Region Temperatures in the Florence area soared into the high 90s Friday afternoon. Some unofficial readings were in excess of 100 degrees. By early evening, however, the cool, moist ocean air had flowed over the area, causing temperatures to plummet by as much […]




