Florence Oregon News

Planning Commission Work Load Reduced

14 January 2014 Streamlining Reduces Number of Planning Meetings The Florence Planning Commission will meet this evening for the first time this year.  It’s also the first meeting since October for the body that has seen far less action in the past year than previously. In fact, the Planning Commission […]

2nd Oregon News Minute from the AP

Date: 01/14/2014 09:22 AM AP-OR–2nd NewsMinute/269 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press   PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – More than 400 people showed up at last night’s Portland school board meeting to show their support for teachers who are still without a contract after more than nine […]

NW Sports from the AP

Date: 01/14/2014 04:59 AM AP-NW–SportsMinute/265 Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports news from The Associated Press   LOS ANGELES (AP) – Jonathan Quick made 28 saves in his 27th NHL shutout, Dustin Brown scored early in the third period, and the Los Angeles Kings beat Vancouver 1-0 […]

1st Oregon News Minute from the AP

Date: 01/14/2014 03:59 AM AP-OR–1st NewsMinute/258 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press   PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – Oregon is no longer dead last among states when it comes to signing up for private health insurance under the Affordable Care Act, although it’s still close to the […]

2nd Oregon News Minute from the AP

Date: 01/13/2014 09:25 AM AP-OR–2nd NewsMinute/217 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press   GRESHAM, Ore. (AP) – Police say an 8-year-old Gresham boy who was shot in the stomach is recovering after surgery. KPTV reports the boy was wounded Saturday afternoon at his home. Police are […]

Bark For Life

Dog owners and their canines can register now for Bark For Life of Florence, scheduled for June 14 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Miller Park. The American Cancer Society Bark For Life is a celebratory event honoring the life-long contributions of canine companions and will raise funds to […]

1st Oregon News Minute from the AP

Date: 01/13/2014 03:59 AM AP-OR–1st NewsMinute/254 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press SALEM, Ore. (AP) – Oregon state officials say liquor prices are not likely to change if the system is privatized. The Statesman Journal reports Oregon consumers would likely pay the same prices for alcohol […]

NW Sports from the AP

Date: 01/13/2014 04:59 AM AP-NW–SportsMinute/260 Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports news from The Associated Press   EUGENE, Ore. (AP) – Anthony Brown scored a career-high 24 points and the Cardinal held on to send No. 17 Oregon to its third straight loss, 82-80 yesterday. Brown didn’t […]