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NW Sports from the AP

AP-NW–1st SportsMinute,299 Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports news from The Associated Press PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) – Washington State’s D.J. Shelton blocked a last-second shot by Tray Woodall as the Cougars hung on to beat Pittsburgh 67-66 in Game 1 of the best-of-three CBI Finals. Abe Lodwick […]

Local News – Transportation Plan; Ocean Issues Forum; Plover Nesting; Whale Watching; and Vikings Victorious

Florence Draft Transportation Plan Subject of Hearing An all encompassing plan for transportation in Florence is being presented tomorrow evening, and residents are being asked to learn more about it as well as tell officials what they think.  A special work session at City Hall will be used to help […]

1st Oregon News Minute from the AP

AP-OR–1st NewsMinute,278 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – Relatively low power rates and favorable tax advantages are helping Oregon’s data center industry flourish. The Oregonian reports Apple and online retailer Amazon are among companies building or expanding facilities, and the Bonneville Power […]

NW Sports from the AP

AP-NW–1st SportsMinute,266 Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports news from The Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – Raymond Felton scored 24 points and LaMarcus Aldridge had 18, including a fadeaway jumper and two free throws that proved the difference in the final minute, leading the Portland Trail […]

Local News: Vandals Close Restrooms; Eugene Man Facing DUII Charges After Colliding with Ambulance; Spring Snow Not Uncommon; Forest Plan Could Benefit Lane County

City Parks and Facilities Become Targets Public restrooms at Miller Park have been a target of vandals and graffiti artists almost since the facility opened more than 20-years ago.  Now they’re closed, possibly for good.  Florence Parks supervisor Mark Durbin was called out Monday evening to find the men’s restroom […]