Florence Oregon News

Local News – Wharf Renovation Draws Prospective Bidders; Expired Drugs Pose Challenges; North Jetty Road Temp Closure; Robinson in Florence

Wharf Renovation Project draws several potential bidders A half dozen contractors participated in a “pre-bid” meeting with Port of Siuslaw officials this week in anticipation of a major renovation to the wharf beneath ICM and Mo’s Restaurants. Port Manager Bob Forsythe was encouraged at the turnout that indicates high interest […]

3rd Oregon News Minute from the AP

Date: 07/13/2012 10:41 AM OR–3rd NewsMinute/266 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press   GRANTS PASS, Ore. (AP) – Nearly two years after his 16-month-old son’s death, a Grants Pass man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison. KDRV reports the sentence comes for Patrick Hart […]

2nd Oregon News Minute from the AP

Date: 07/13/2012 09:29 AM OR–2nd NewsMinute/268 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press   SALEM, Ore. (AP) – Fire has heavily damaged a Salem apartment building and displaced 17 people. No injuries were reported in last night’s fire at the Bridgewest Apartments. Residents say the fire appeared […]

NW Sports from the AP

Date: 07/13/2012 05:29 AM NW–SportsMinute/266 Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports news from The Associated Press   MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – The Minnesota Timberwolves have waived center Darko Milicic and submitted a formal offer sheet in an attempt to sign Portland forward Nicolas Batum (bah-TOOM’). Owner Glen Taylor […]

1st Oregon News Minute from the AP

Date: 07/13/2012 03:59 AM OR–1st NewsMinute/271 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press   PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – One of two major grassland fires burning in southeastern Oregon has made a significant push to the north, prompting officials to warn more residents of the sparsely populated area […]

3rd Oregon News Minute from the AP

Date: 07/12/2012 10:28 AM OR–3rd NewsMinute/302 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press   MEDFORD, Ore. (AP) – The Oregon Court of Appeals has ruled that Medford police can collect a $1 million cash prize originally awarded to a woman who purchased a scratch ticket through illegal […]