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2nd Oregon News Minute from the AP

AP-OR–2nd NewsMinute/259 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Police say a 49-year-old man stripped naked at Portland International Airport as a protest against airport security screeners. Police say they arrested John E. Brennan of Portland for investigation of indecent exposure and disorderly […]

NW Sports from the AP

AP-NW–SportsMinute/277 Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports news from The Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — Jason Donald tiebreaking single off Tom Wilhelmsen in the top of the seventh inning completed Cleveland’s comeback from seven runs down and lifted the Indians to a 9-8 victory against the Seattle […]

Athlete of the Week

Siuslaw track and field standout Hayden Schaffner is Coast Radio Sports Athlete of the Week.  The Viking junior won in the prestigious Jim Robinson Pepsi Twilight meet in Roseburg while posting the fastest Oregon high school time so far this year in the 800 meters.  His time of 1:56.30 is […]

Local News: Maple Street Closure ok’d; Suspended Florence Officer back on the job; Florence Man facing theft charges

Rhody Street Closure Approved Maple Street between First and Bay Streets will become a pedestrian only retail mall during the 105th Rhododendron Festival next month.  The Florence City Council approved an application last night submitted by the Florence Area Chamber of Commerce to relocate the traditional Vendors Fair. Despite critics […]