Just in time for the last big push of summer… a public health advisory has been issued for the Heceta Beach area in Florence. Curtis Cude (KOOD) with the Oregon Health Authority says water samples taken in three areas… just north of Driftwood Shores, just south of the resort […]
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Ems lose, maintain lead
The Eugene Emeralds trailed by six going into the ninth inning last night in Yakima… they mounted a rally but managed only four runs, falling short against the Bears 9-7. Despite the loss, Eugene still maintains a one-game advantage over Everett in the West Division of the Northwest League… the […]
Viking Football to give an informal look
Viking football gets underway tonight with the annual Blue-Gold game at Hans Peterson Field. The Siuslaw Athletic Booster Club will be serving hot dogs and Viking Burgers beginning at six. Head Coach Tim Dodson will be conducting a “Football 101” session at seven with the official welcome at 7:30. Beginning […]
NW Sports from the AP
AP-OR–1st NewsMinute,316 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – Firefighters working on a dozen major fires or groups of fires in central and eastern Oregon have things to worry about as the Labor Day weekend nears. Jeree Mills, a spokeswoman for the federal […]
1st Oregon News Minute from the AP
AP-OR–1st NewsMinute,316 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – Firefighters working on a dozen major fires or groups of fires in central and eastern Oregon have things to worry about as the Labor Day weekend nears. Jeree Mills, a spokeswoman for the federal […]
Water Contact Advisory Issued for Heceta Beach
A public health advisory to avoid contact with ocean water in the Heceta Beach area has been issued by the Oregon Health Authority. Curtis Cude, program manager for the Public Health Tracking division of the authority says water samples in the area near Driftwood Shores Resort show higher than normal […]
3rd Oregon News Minute from the AP
AP-OR–3rd NewsMinute,270 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press MEDFORD, Ore. (AP) – The Medford School District may lay off some teaching assistants, custodians or tech support employees after the classified workers union voted to reject a proposed 6 percent pay cut. Superintendent Phil Long tells the […]
City of Florence Considering Special Zoning for Coast Village
When it originally opened 40 years ago it was on the outskirts of Florence and intended to be a private campground, almost like a time-share resort. But, over the years, Coast Village has been surrounded by development on the outside, and in-filled with more and more permanent residences. Along the […]