Roadside inspection stations will be set up in several areas of Oregon next Friday to try and stem the tide of invasive species. Oregon State Police will assist the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. They’ll be directing anyone towing or hauling a boat to pull to the side of […]
Florence Oregon News
Fourth Annual Rods and Rhodies two weeks away
Preparations are underway for the fourth annual Rods n’ Rhodies Invitational car show. Organizers say more than one-hundred rods and cruisers will grace Old Town Florence for two days, September 10th and 11th. Bay Street will be closed to traffic for the two-day event allowing pedestrians to stroll through the […]
Blue-Green algae found in Coos County lake
Public health officials are warning residents and visitors to North Coos County to stay away from the water in South Tenmile Lake. Water monitoring has confirmed the presence of toxic blue-green algae. It can produce toxins harmful to humans and animals. Experts say swallowing or inhaling water droplets should be […]
Oregon revenue, economic forecast due this morning
SALEM, Ore. (AP) – State lawmakers will get a fresh picture of Oregon’s tax collections and economic outlook in just a little while. Legislative committees are scheduled this morning to hear the latest quarterly revenue forecast following a period of relatively flat job growth. It will be […]
Oregon News from the AP
AP-OR–2nd NewsMinute,294 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – Federal prosecutors say a gold and silver coin dealer from Tigard has been indicted on 13 counts of mail fraud and wire fraud for taking customers’ money but failing to deliver coins. The U.S. […]
NW Sports from the AP
AP-NW–1st SportsMinute,477 Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports news from The Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) – Lauren Jackson had nine of her 14 points in the third quarter to help lead the Seattle Storm past the Tulsa Shock 74-57 last night. Tanisha Wright scored 12 points, Camille […]
Oregon News from the AP
AP-OR–1st NewsMinute,350 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – A lighting storm raked Central Oregon and started nearly 200 range fires, one of which has grown into a complex of five fires that have burned more than 15,000 acres and forced the evacuation […]
Port pursuing new manager
The Port of Siuslaw Commission worked on wrapping up their plans to search for a new manager in a special meeting yesterday. Interim manager Suzy Lacer said the initial job notification will be posted this week with an application deadline in about four weeks. Commissioners are on a tight deadline […]
