Florence Oregon News

1st Oregon News Minute from the AP

AP-OR–1st NewsMinute,325 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – A group protesting an arbitrator’s ruling in favor of rehiring Portland police officer says that officer should leave town. Protesters affiliated with the Albina Ministerial Alliance say the city is a “powder keg.” Officer […]

NW Sports from the AP

AP-NW–1st SportsMinute,243 Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports news from The Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – LaMarcus Aldridge scored 26 points in his return after missing one game with a sore left elbow, leading the Portland Trail Blazers to a 119-106 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves […]

Emergency Shelter Activated at Mapleton Grange

LANE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Thomas M. Turner, Sheriff 125 E. 8th Avenue Eugene, OR 97401 Phone:  541-682-4150 Fax:  541-682-4522 Email:  sheriff’s office@co.lane.or.us<mailto:office@co.lane.or.us> The Lane County Sheriff’s Office has requested a shelter from the American Red Cross for the residents of Mapleton that may experience flooding overnight.  The American Red Cross […]

Local News: More wind and rain; Mapleton Bank Reopening; Florence Fourth Graders Make Their Own Fun; Beach Cleanup; and Siuslaw Hall of Fame

Wet and Windy… tired of it yet? The weather is our top story once again as the unseasonal wet weather continues to put a damper on spring break… and the accompanying high winds pose the threat of more damage from downed trees and power lines. A flood watch for the […]