Florence Oregon News

Earthquake and Disaster Preparedness for ‘at-risk’ populations

Earthquake and Tsunami Preparedness for Vulnerable Populations Workshop The Oregon Office of Emergency Management in association with Oregon office on Disability and Health will be holding a series of free workshops on Earthquake and Tsunami Preparedness for Vulnerable Populations. These workshops will help those who work with elders, daycare/infant care, […]

NW Sports from the AP

Date: 03/10/2014 04:59 AM AP-NW–SportsMinute/271 Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports news from The Associated Press   SEATTLE (AP) – Kiki Alofaituli scored 12 of her 15 points in the second half, and Southern California earned its first Pac-12 Conference tournament title by rallying for a 71-62 […]

1st Oregon News Minute from the Ap

Date: 03/10/2014 03:59 AM AP-OR–1st NewsMinute/265 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press   SALEM, Ore. (AP) – Oregon voters could get the chance to decide on the future of liquor and marijuana now that the Legislature has adjourned without taking action. Questions on ending the state’s […]

Legislature Heading For Wrapup

7 March 2014 Lawmakers talk budget as adjournment nears The Oregon Legislature pushed Thursday to tie up loose ends and lawmakers are hoping to adjourn the five-week legislative session as soon as today. The biggest outstanding issue is the budget, including a request to provide additional funding for prisons and […]

2nd Oregon News Minute from the AP

Date: 03/07/2014 09:21 AM AP-OR–2nd NewsMinute/264 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press   PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – Police in Portland say a 2-year-old boy found critically injured earlier this week at a motel has died. A man arrested in the case remains in jail. Sgt. Pete […]

NW Sports from the AP

Date: 03/07/2014 04:59 AM AP-NW–1st SportsMinute/272 Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports news from The Associated Press   LAS VEGAS (AP) – Evan Payne scored 19 points as 10th-seeded Loyola Marymount edged past No. 7 seed Portland 67-64 yesterday and advanced to the quarterfinals in the West […]

1st Oregon News Minute from the AP

Date: 03/07/2014 03:59 AM AP-OR–1st NewsMinute/261 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press   PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – A Southwest Airlines flight made an emergency landing in Oregon because of an unruly passenger who demanded multiple glasses of wine, displayed gang signs he said were for Jesus […]

Talk about the weather…

6 March 2014 Let’s Talk About the Weather Scattered power outages, reports of trees and limbs down throughout the area and lots of rain at times were pretty typical yesterday and overnight. But, fortunately, no reports of any real damage have surfaced from a ‘late-season’ storm that pounded the Florence […]