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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, […]

NW Sports from the AP

AP-NW–1st SportsMinute,367 Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports news from The Associated Press OREGON-COLORADO Clutch free throw lifts Colorado past Oregon 72-71 BOULDER, Colo. (AP) – Nate Tomlinson was fouled with one second remaining by E.J. Singler and sank the first free throw before deliberately missing the […]

Local News: Old Town Bids under estimates; New rules pending for beach visitors; Volunteers sought for Food Share; Wrestling results; and Basketball schedules.

Urban Renewal Bids come in $125-thousand under estimates It’s a sign of the times… the largest response to a public works project bid request ever in Florence.  In all, 13 contractors submitted bids for Phase One of a three-part, $25-million infrastructure improvement in Old Town Florence.  City Manager Jacque Betz […]