Florence Oregon News

3rd Oregon News Minute from the AP

Date: 08/01/2012 10:32 AM OR–3rd NewsMinute/319 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press   MEDFORD, Ore. (AP) – The Oregon secretary of state has dismissed $75 fines levied against Medford’s current and former police chiefs for their comments about the 2010 medical marijuana initiative. Current Chief Tim […]

2nd Oregon News Minute from the AP

Date: 08/01/2012 09:28 AM OR–2nd NewsMinute/274 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press   HOOD RIVER, Ore. (AP) – Environmentalists are opposing plans to build a waterfront hotel, commercial building and wake-boarding park in Hood River, known for its world-class wind surfing. They say the project will […]

NW Sports from the AP

Date: 08/01/2012 05:46 AM NW–SportsMinute/230 Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports news from The Associated Press   SEATTLE (AP) – Dustin Ackley drove in three runs and Jason Vargas pitched seven strong innings to lead the Seattle Mariners to their sixth consecutive victory, 7-2 over the Toronto […]

1st Oregon News Minute from the AP

Date: 08/01/2012 03:59 AM OR–1st NewsMinute/257 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press   SALEM, Ore. (AP) – The Oregon Health Authority has certified five more groups to coordinate treatment for low-income patients with state-funded health care. State officials say the new coordinated care organizations will start […]

Long time educator passes away

A 32-year veteran of the Siuslaw School District who began his education career in 1961 in Florence passed away last night. Richard N. Whitmore was principal at Siuslaw from the fall of 1974 through the end of the school year in 1993. Whitmore was born in Toledo in 1937; married […]

NW sports from the AP

Date: 07/31/2012 05:30 AM NW–1st SportsMinute/268 Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports news from The Associated Press   SEATTLE (AP) – The Metropolitan King County Council has voted to approve a proposal for a new arena that could bring the NBA back to Seattle. The plan also […]