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 […]
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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 […]
Northwest Sports from the AP
AP-NW–1st NewsMinute,326 Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska news from The Associated Press RENTON, Wash. (AP) – Seattle Seahawks left tackle Russell Okung has returned to practice in limited fashion with coach Pete Carroll saying Okung is one or two weeks away. Okung was in a helmet and […]
Oregon News from the AP
Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press ROGUE RIVER, Ore. (AP) – An Oregon Department of Forestry spokesman says a fast-moving wildfire has raced across 300 acres of grass and brush in southern Oregon near Rogue River, threatening at least 40 homes and briefly closing northbound lanes […]
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