Oregon GOP to Open Primary to Unaffiliated Voters… You won’t have to be a registered republican to vote in this spring’s Republican primary. But if you want to cast your vote for Newt, Mitt, Rick or Ron you’ll be out of luck. Activists on the Oregon Republican Central Committee approved […]
Florence Oregon News
3rd Oregon News Minute from the AP
AP-OR–3rd NewsMinute,259 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – The search resumes for a Tigard man overdue from a climb on Mount Hood. Clackamas County deputies say Jared Townsley left Timberline Lodge at midnight Sunday and was expected to return by noon yesterday. […]
2nd Oregon News Minute from the AP
AP-OR–2nd NewsMinute,323 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – Portland police say they have arrested at least 10 of an estimated 175 protesters who marched last night in what was billed as a demonstration to support Occupy Oakland. Police say some demonstrators broke […]
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) – Kevin Durant had 33 points, including a dunk with 2.9 seconds left in overtime, and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Portland Trail Blazers 111-107. Russell Westbrook added 28 points […]
1st Oregon News Minute from the AP
AP-OR–1st NewsMinute,322 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – Mountain search and rescue units are looking for a 32-year-old Oregon climber overdue on Mount Hood. Clackamas County sheriff’s Sgt. James Rhodes says the Tigard (TY-gard) man is an experienced climber who has climbed […]
Local News – Trans Plan; City Code Changes; Local rep on statewide panel; Prep Sports
Transportation Updates Generate Comments The draft of a new transportation plan for the City of Florence was presented to the public last week. Community Development Director Sandra Belson said it’s more of a refinement rather than an all new plan. Sandra Belson – “It’s not a major shift in direction, […]
3rd Oregon News Minute from the AP
AP-OR–3rd NewsMinute,264 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press OREGON CITY, Ore. (AP) – The Clackamas County sheriff’s office says its search and rescue team helped save a climber injured in a fall on Mount Hood. Megan Coker of Portland slid 300 feet yesterday on glacier ice […]
2nd Oregon News Minute from the AP
AP-OR–2nd NewsMinute,299 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press SALEM, Ore. (AP) – The severity of state budget cuts comes into sharper focus this week, when economists tell the Legislature how much tax money they think Oregon will collect. Nobody’s expecting to see an influx of money […]
Athlete of the Week
Elijah LaCosse
The Sports Club, the Siuslaw News and Coast Radio Sports congraulate Elijah LaCosse as this week’s Athlete of the Week. Elijah finished the State Wrestling Championship in third place. After losing in the first round he went on to score 5 consecutive pins including a rematch against his first round opponent. He was one of only two wrestlers in the tournament to do that and scored 23 points in the 138 pound weight bracket.
Honorable mention goes to another Viking Wrestler, Hayden Muller who placed 4th in the 135 pound girls division.
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Join us this Thursday as we catch up with Siuslaw Viking Wrestling Coach, Neil Wartnik.
