Florence Oregon News

Local News – City Code Regulates Business Colors; Gas Prices Rise; Eco Trek; Prisoners Released

Bright colors bring code provision to light… Sometimes the old adage of “no good deed goes unpunished” rings true. Jose Garcia spent extra time and cash earlier this spring to make his restaurant, Los Compadres Tacqueria, look more presentable.  That included a coat or two of bright lime green and […]

NW Sports from the AP

Date: 07/25/2012 05:29 AM NW–SportsMinute/354 Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports news from The Associated Press   SEATTLE (AP) – Felix Hernandez broke Alex Rodriguez’s left hand when he hit him with a pitch in the eighth inning, and the Seattle Mariners’ ace picked up his fifth […]

1st Oregon News Minute from the AP

Date: 07/25/2012 03:59 AM OR–1st NewsMinute/264 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press   PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – At a campaign fundraiser in Portland, President Barack Obama slammed rival Mitt Romney’s economic plan, saying the former Massachusetts governor would promote failed policies and cut taxes on the […]

Local News: County hearing Florence Comp Plan; Secret life of bears; Social networking for Boys and Girls Club

  Board of Commissioners seeking more comment on Florence Comp Plan Amendments… Another session in a continuing series of hearings before the Lane County Commission on Florence’s Comprehensive Plan is set for tomorrow afternoon in Eugene.  Interested parties can participate from the Florence Justice Center beginning at 1:30 PM via […]

2nd Oregon News Minute from the AP

Date: 07/24/2012 09:29 AM OR–2nd NewsMinute/237 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press   PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – President Barack Obama will hold a private campaign fundraiser at the convention center in Portland this afternoon. The campaign scrapped earlier plans to hold a “grassroots event” for supporters. […]