Florence Oregon News

Local News – Unemployment Numbers Drop – Oregon Ranks 2nd In Sexual Assualts in Northwest – & Kiwanis Candy Sales

November’s jobless numbers are in and the Oregon Employment Department is reporting a drop from October’s seasonally adjusted 9.5 percent to 9.1 percent. The biggest job gains last month were reported in public employment sectors including retail and education.  People leaving the work force for retirement, self – employment, and […]

Local News – Christmas Baskets – Internet Censorship – Dungeness Crab – Buck for Kids – Prep Scores

  Food and toy distributions divided for annual holiday giveaway For several years the Community Christmas Basket project has included more than just a food basket filled with the makings of a holiday meal.  It also provides a chance for families without a lot of cash the chance to get […]

3rd Oregon News Minute from the AP

AP-OR–3rd NewsMinute,249 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press SALEM, Ore. (AP) – The state Corrections Department says guards had to fire warning shots to break up several fights among gang members Monday in the recreation yard at the Oregon State Penitentiary. The Oregonian reports that three […]

NW Sports from the AP

AP-NW–1st SportsMinute,210 Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports news from The Associated Press CHENEY, Wash. (AP) – Collin Chiverton scored 25 points to lead five players in double figures as Eastern Washington beat Linfield College 104-54 last night. Cliff Colimon added 23 points and 11 assists for […]

Local News – Ice Machine – Holiday Fire Safety – Dunes City – Invasion of the Lamprey

Commercial Ice Machine appears to be back on track… Efforts to rebuild the ice maker that serves commercial fishermen on the Siuslaw river have taken eight years and several hundred thousand dollars. Bill Dietrich – “Probably well into the 300-thousands.  And, what has happened over this period in time, we’ve […]

3rd Oregon News Minute from the AP

AP-OR–3rd NewsMinute,207 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – Two federal agencies have given their approval to the Columbia River Crossing project. The Federal Highway Administration and the Federal Transit Administration have both signed off on a new Interstate 5 bridge between Portland […]