AP-NW–1st SportsMinute,246 Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports news from The Associated Press CLEVELAND (AP) – Franklin Gutierrez lifted a bases-loaded sacrifice fly in the ninth inning and the Seattle Mariners scored the go-ahead run without getting a hit to beat the Cleveland Indians 3-2. The Indians […]
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AP-OR–1st NewsMinute,277 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press MADRAS, Ore. (AP) – Fire crews in central Oregon are battling a new wildfire that has burned more than 900 acres – or nearly 1 1/2 square miles – and threatens multiple structures about four miles west of […]
Another traffic death on the coast
A 19-year old Reedsport man was killed, and his father injured, in a crash on Highway 101 near Hauser in the early morning hours of Friday morning. Police say Tyler Randall Hoffman died after the pickup truck he was driving crossed the centerline and collided with a north-bound semi truck […]
Jail walkaway sought
Florence police are seeking the whereabouts of 25-year old Brad Michael Taylor. He had been serving a ten-day sentence at the Florence City Jail for violating his probation and was granted a temporary release last Tuesday for a medical appointment but did not return. He’s described as being white, six […]
Officials hope tourism will spark economy
The Florence City Council will get together at six tonight to talk about ways to help spur economic recovery. Mayor Phil Brubaker gained approval from the council to set aside $50-thousand to fund economic recovery efforts. Brubaker wants to survey new residents about what attracted them to the area and […]
Crosswalk enforcement effort planned
Florence police will be conducting three crosswalk enforcement operations over the coming weeks. The first is scheduled to happen Wednesday between nine AM and noon on Highway 101 at 17th street. Sergeant Harry Johnson says video surveillance will be set up at the crosswalk while an officer in plain clothes […]
Ems deplete bullpen in loss
The Emeralds bullpen was so depleted they had to use their starting first-baseman, Zach Kometani, to throw in the eighth inning yesterday afternoon in an 8-2 loss to the Aqua Sox in Everett. Eugene used five pitchers in the loss, on top of the six pitchers they used at home […]
Running back bolts…
Running Back Lache Seastrunk has been granted an unconditional release to transfer from the University of Oregon. Head Coach Chip Kelly confirmed the move Saturday afternoon. The Temple, Texas native and highly decorated prep standout, redshirted as a true freshman last season and was battling for a reserve role in […]
