The Siuslaw Vikings dominated the Cottage Grove Lions in two games Saturday afternoon, winning 15-2 and 11-nothing. In game one, Jake Thompson pitched a complete game 6-innings, allowing one hit and striking out 13 batters for the win. Ryan Smith struck out six and held the Lions hitless in the […]
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Local News – Transportation Plan; Ocean Issues Forum; Plover Nesting; Whale Watching; and Vikings Victorious
Florence Draft Transportation Plan Subject of Hearing An all encompassing plan for transportation in Florence is being presented tomorrow evening, and residents are being asked to learn more about it as well as tell officials what they think. A special work session at City Hall will be used to help […]
2nd Oregon News Minute from the AP
AP-OR–2nd NewsMinute,264 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press EUGENE, Ore. (AP) – A new kind medical clinic in Eugene is offering patients another option for getting primary care. Rather than billing insurers, Exceptional Health Care charges patients a monthly fee between $39 to $79, depending on […]
1st Oregon News Minute from the AP
AP-OR–1st NewsMinute,278 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – Relatively low power rates and favorable tax advantages are helping Oregon’s data center industry flourish. The Oregonian reports Apple and online retailer Amazon are among companies building or expanding facilities, and the Bonneville Power […]
NW Sports from the AP
AP-NW–1st SportsMinute,266 Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports news from The Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – Raymond Felton scored 24 points and LaMarcus Aldridge had 18, including a fadeaway jumper and two free throws that proved the difference in the final minute, leading the Portland Trail […]
Prep Sports Recap
Track and Field The Siuslaw Vikings had a strong showing at the Siuslaw Ice Breaker Track and Field meet yesterday in Florence. For the girls, Katy Potter won the 15-hundred in 5:11. Several event winners for the boys: Hayden Schaffner with a time of 2:05 in the 800; Seth Campbell […]
Local News: Vandals Close Restrooms; Eugene Man Facing DUII Charges After Colliding with Ambulance; Spring Snow Not Uncommon; Forest Plan Could Benefit Lane County
City Parks and Facilities Become Targets Public restrooms at Miller Park have been a target of vandals and graffiti artists almost since the facility opened more than 20-years ago. Now they’re closed, possibly for good. Florence Parks supervisor Mark Durbin was called out Monday evening to find the men’s restroom […]
2nd Oregon News from the AP
AP-OR–2nd NewsMinute,277 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press GOVERNMENT CAMP, Ore. (AP) – Clackamas County sheriff’s deputies say a Portland man is dead after a skiing accident at Mt. Hood Skibowl. Lt. James Rhodes identified the man killed Wednesday evening as James Malcarne. Emergency crews arrived […]
