NORTHWEST STORM Wind, rain wallop Pacific Northwest SEATTLE (AP) – Strong winds and heavy rain walloped the Pacific Northwest, leaving thousands without power as utility crews prepare for what’s expected to be a rougher storm on Saturday. In Oregon, Portland General Electric reported that more than 4,000 customers were […]
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Wet and windy in the forecast; Eco Dev update coming; Remains categorized; SOS gets funding for children’s services; and Ambulance-Fire agreement moves to action stage
Storm prep takes center stage Florence public works crews have been hard at work preparing for the first and potentially largest series of storms of the season this week. Workers have been busy cleaning out catch basins and curb inlets to ensure the stormwater system has the capacity to handle […]
Vikings wrap up Far West volleyball season tonight
A win would clinch a share of the league title It’s the final match of the regular season at home this evening for the Siuslaw Vikings as they host the North Bend Bulldogs. A win this evening would guarantee at least a share of the league title… The Douglas Trojans, […]
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MLS-DYNAMO-SOUNDERS Sounders battle to 0-0 tie with Dynamo SEATTLE (AP) — Stefan Frei made five saves, deflecting one shot off the right post, and the Seattle Sounders played to a 0-0 tie with the Houston Dynamo on Wednesday night. The draw moved the Sounders (13-13-6, 45 points) closer to […]
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HUMAN BONES FOUND Medical examiner: Human bones found belonged to woman (Information from: The Register-Guard, http://www.registerguard.com) GARDINER, Ore. (AP) — Authorities say human bones found along the bank of the Umpqua River near the Oregon Coast Saturday were those of a woman. The Register-Guard reports the woman was between […]
EQ preparedness drill next week; Highway 20 finally opens after 11 year project; Gas prices steady; Back to school bingo in Mapleton
Time to practice your “Duck, Cover and Hold” The largest annual earthquake drill in the world is set for next Thursday morning. Emergency officials in the state are encouraging everyone, especially those along the Oregon Coast, to participate. All are encouraged to “Duck, Cover, and Hold On” Thursday, October 20th […]
Final road trip ends in loss for Viking volleyball
Trojans nab share of Far West lead The Douglas Trojans stepped up and forced a tie at the top of the Far West volleyball standings with a four-set win over the Siuslaw Vikings in Winston. The Vikings won the second set, 25-19, but lost the other three by slim margins. […]
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ELECTION-RECORD VOTERS Record number of voters registered in Oregon SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon’s secretary of state says more than 2.5 million people are registered to vote for the first time in the state’s history and predicted a record participation in the Nov. 8 election. The state is also […]
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