Florence Oregon News

Christmas Basket Goal Revised

16 December 2013 Christmas Basket Fundraising Nearing New Goal The financial goal was revised downward, and they’re still not quite there, but organizers of the annual Community Christmas Basket project say they will distribute food boxes and toys this Saturday. Florence Soroptimist president Carol Bennett said the initial goal was […]

2nd Oregon News Minute from the AP

Date: 12/16/2013 09:25 AM AP-OR–2nd NewsMinute/242 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press   ALBANY, Ore. (AP) – State Police says a car being chased by a trooper collided with another car yesterday afternoon on Interstate 5 near Albany, injuring a family. Two adults and two juveniles […]

NW Sports from the AP

Date: 12/16/2013 04:59 AM AP-NW–SportsMinute/376 Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports news from The Associated Press   AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) – Damian Lillard’s spinning fadeaway with one-tenth of a second left in overtime lifted the Portland Trail Blazers to a 111-109 victory over the Detroit Pistons […]

1st Oregon News Minute from the AP

Date: 12/16/2013 03:59 AM AP-OR–1st NewsMinute/251 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press   NEWPORT, Ore. (AP) – Officials are investigating how a fishing vessel ended up grounded near Newport on Saturday. The U.S. Coast Guard said yesterday an estimated 700 gallons of diesel fuel remains on […]

Closing out a 54-year fire service career

13 December 2013 54-years of Fire Service… Friends and associates will bid farewell to Fire Chief John Buchanan this afternoon.  The head of Siuslaw Valley Fire and Rescue is wrapping up a 54-year fire service career. For the past 18 years he’s led the local department through a myriad of […]

3rd Oregon News Minute from the AP

Date: 12/13/2013 10:36 AM AP-OR–3rd NewsMinute/216 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press   OREGON CITY, Ore. (AP) – A Lake Oswego man accused of killing his mother and nephew has been found fit for trial and able to assist in his own defense. A Clackamas County […]

2nd Oregon News Minute from the AP

Date: 12/13/2013 09:24 AM AP-OR–2nd NewsMinute/275 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press   EUGENE, Ore. (AP) – Police say a man who randomly attacked another man walking in downtown Eugene yelled “knockout” as he knocked him to the ground. The assault Tuesday appears similar to “knockout” […]

NW Sports from the AP

Date: 12/13/2013 04:59 AM AP-NW–SportsMinute/316 Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports news from The Associated Press   PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – LaMarcus Aldridge had 31 points and a career-high 25 rebounds, prompting Portland fans to chant “MVP! MVP!” during the Trail Blazers’ 111-104 victory over the Houston […]