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AP-NW–Sports Right Now/1032 PIRATES-MARINERS Nelson Cruz hits 20th homer, Seattle beats Pittsburgh 5-2 SEATTLE (AP) — Nelson Cruz hit his 20th home run of the season, Robinson Cano had three hits including an RBI single and the Seattle Mariners beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-2 on Tuesday night. Cruz and Cano […]

Emeralds cap home stand with win.

Dominate Indians The Eugene Emeralds used seven hits and capitalized on three Spokane errors last night on the way to an 8-2 win to wrap up a five game home series against the Indians. It was the fourth straight win for the Ems who sit alone atop the Northwest league […]

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AP-NW–Sports Right Now/770 PIRATES-MARINERS Mariners host Pirates in interleague series SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Mariners tonight open a series at home against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Right-hander Hisashi Iwakuma (6-6) makes his first career start against the Pirates. The Pirates will counter with Jonathon Niese. Seattle comes into the series […]

Port property sales could benefit infrastructure; Bogus bills; Coast Guard City support sought; Swisshome man dies in Friday motorcycle crash; Minimum wage increase this week

Proceeds from possible sales could pay port improvements Two properties owned by the Port of Siuslaw could be sold and turned into cash for that agency.  Port Manager Steven Leskin said the former District Office at 1499 Bay Street was the subject of an inquiry earlier this month.  As was […]

Emeralds stand atop Northwest League

Three weekend wins over Indians After losing the first game of the series Thursday, the Eugene Emeralds stormed back with three straight wins over the Spokane Indians.  The weekend started with a six-run shutout win for the Ems Friday night.  Saturday, the Indians held a one-run lead briefly, but Eugene […]