Florence Oregon News

Local News – Police confirm pipe bomb; Dialysis Clinic needs to cut costs; Reedsport Police investigating death; Florence 4th graders fight alien invaders

Highway 126 Closure Was Caused by Explosive Device The incident that closed Highway 126 just east of Florence for about three hours Tuesday evening turned out to be an explosive one after all says Oregon State Police Lieutenant Gregg Hastings. Gregg Hastings – “It was a pipe bomb.  It was […]

2nd Oregon News Minute from the AP

AP-OR–2nd NewsMinute,231 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press SPRINGFIELD, Ore. (AP) – The Springfield School District has decided to cancel a cage fighting event that was planned as a fundraiser, saying it “does not align with the district’s philosophy.” The event had been planned for April […]

1st Oregon News Minute from the AP

AP-OR–1st NewsMinute,304 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press REEDSPORT, Ore. (AP) – Authorities in Reedsport say they’re investigating the death of a 28-year-old man as a homicide. The body of Justin Schneider of Reedsport was found Tuesday in a stormwater collection basin. An autopsy is planned. […]

NW Sports from the AP

AP-NW–1st SportsMinute,411 Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports news from The Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – LaMarcus Aldridge had 24 points and nine rebounds and the Portland Trail Blazers rallied after surrendering the lead to New Jersey in the fourth quarter for a 101-88 win over […]

Local News – Suspicous Device Draws Bomb Squad; Dialysis Clinic Delayed; Local Gas Breaks $4; Our Town Talks Clear Cutting

Suspected Pipe Bomb Closes Highway… turns out to be non-explosive Initially described as being a pipe bomb, a suspicious object kept Highway 126 just east of Florence closed for more than three hours last night.  Police and transportation officials closed the highway around eight pm after finding a – quote […]