18 April 2013 Port Commission hears of potential buyers… Port of Siuslaw Commissioners heard about three possible purchasers last night of land in the port’s industrial park between Pacific View and Rhododendron Drive. Port Manager Bob Forsythe said he’s had contact with one unnamed local business interested in expanding its […]
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3rd Oregon News Minute from the AP
Date: 04/18/2013 10:29 AM OR–3rd NewsMinute/230 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) – Corvallis police posted a picture of a suspect in a credit card theft case on Facebook, drawing 26,000 views and quickly leading to an arrest. The Corvallis Gazette-Times reports […]
2nd Oregon News Minute from the AP
Date: 04/18/2013 09:29 AM OR–2nd NewsMinute/206 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press PITTSBURGH (AP) – A 64-year-old Gold Beach, Ore., man is one of 22 people honored with Carnegie medals for heroism. William O’Connor helped to rescue 74-year-old Leslie Hislop from a burning pickup truck […]
NW Sports from the AP
Date: 04/18/2013 05:40 AM NW–SportsMinute/422 Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports news from The Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) – Detroit catcher Brayan Pena held onto Prince Fielder’s relay throw and absorbed a collision with Justin Smoak at home plate for the final out, and the Tigers […]
1st Oregon News Minute from the AP
Date: 04/18/2013 03:59 AM OR–1st NewsMinute/391 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – The Portland suburb of Lake Oswego has chosen to join a federal terrorism task force. The city council approved the action without debate, a far less contentious outcome than […]
Rhody preparations underway; Port to talk plan and budget; Gas prices dip; Students learn Edison’s lessons
17 April 2013 Preparations for annual festival underway You can meet the 106th Rhododendron Festival Junior and Senior Courts tomorrow during the monthly Florence Area Chamber of Commerce Noon Forum at Three Rivers Casino. You can also submit your entry for the May 19th Grand Floral parade this week without […]
2nd Oregon News Minute from the AP
Date: 04/17/2013 09:29 AM OR–2nd NewsMinute/300 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office says it will temporarily stop processing new concealed handgun license applications for residents of Washington state. Lt. Steve Alexander says the suspension will give […]
NW Sports from the AP
Date: 04/17/2013 06:06 AM NW–1st SportsMinute/617 Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports news from The Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – Oregon runners will assemble on Portland’s waterfront tonight to pay tribute to the victims of the Boston Marathon bombings. The Portland Triathlon Club has invited […]