PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Damian Lillard scored 24 points and the Trail Blazers beat the Los Angeles Lakers 105-98 on Wednesday night, capping Portland’s celebration of the 40th anniversary of the team’s 1977 NBA championship. CJ McCollum added 24 points for the Blazers, who have won 11 straight regular-season […]
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Tobacco ban approved for county parks; gas prices fall; take a firefighter to lunch; City budget process likely to change; Murder for Hire guilty plea; Bridge restorations back to work
Lane County imposes tobacco ban in parks The Lane County Board of Commissioners approved an ordinance Tuesday that, with a few exceptions, bans all form of tobacco in County parks. The ban takes effect in 30-days, but won’t be enforced until mid 2018 according to spokesperson Devon Ashbridge who said […]
Viking boys tied at second after back-to-back wins
Siuslaw boys come away with win at home Kyle King led scoring with 17 points and the Vikings pulled away in the fourth quarter for a 45-36 Far West League boys’ basketball victory last night over the Douglas Trojans. The win leaves the boys with a 3-and-1 conference record… tied […]
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SEATTLE (AP) — The Mariners will retire former designated hitter Edgar Martinez’s No. 11 as he continues to move closer to induction in the baseball Hall of Fame. Seattle President Kevin Mather said Tuesday that Martinez’s number will be officially retired Aug. 12 as part of a weekend celebration. […]
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CHILD DEAD-MOTHER CHARGED Oregon mom indicted on additional charges after son’s death (Information from: Statesman Journal, http://www.statesmanjournal.com) SALEM, Ore. (AP) – An Oregon woman charged in the strangulation death of her 12-year-old son has been indicted on additional charges of murder by abuse and criminal mistreatment for the alleged […]
LCC President search; New city hall design begins; Eugene woman dies in crash; Murder for hire guilty plea; bienneial budgeting; History of the Hoedads
LCC Presidential search nearing an end Three finalists for the President of Lane Community College were on campus in Eugene last week to meet with the Board of Education, community members and staff. LCC Board Chair Sharon Stiles says she thinks one of those three could be the one to […]
Lane named Athlete of the week; Prep schedule for Tuesday
Viking wrestler named Athlete of the Week Siuslaw wrestling standout Kainan Lane is Coast Radio Sports’ Athlete of the Week. The 285 pounder lost his first match at the Sutherlin Invitational, but then pinned four straight opponents to come away with the third place medal in that division. Honorable mention […]
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PORTLAND SCHOOLS-RESIGNATION Portland Public Schools chief of staff resigns (Information from: The Oregonian/OregonLive, http://www.oregonlive.com) PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The chief of staff at Portland Public Schools has resigned, leaving another high-level opening in a district trying to make a comeback from a lead crisis. The Oregonian/OregonLive reports Amanda Whalen […]




