Date: 12/14/2015 03:59 AM AP-OR–1st NewsMinute/277 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – Authorities say a fire that sent flames soaring 70 feet in the air was caused when a tractor-trailer hauling fuel crashed into railroad tanker cars filled with liquid asphalt. Police […]
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Rain and high water causes chronic transportation challenges
126 at Cushman faces daily delays at high tide Highway 126, four miles east of Florence, has been closed or reduced to one lane of traffic for several hours each day because of flooding beneath the railroad bridge at Cushman. Midday high tides cause the water to back up beneath […]
Tigers sweep the Vikings
Junction City downs Siuslaw on the basketball courts Reese Siegel led the Vikings with ten points last night, but the Junction City Tigers came out on top 40-24, handing Siuslaw their fourth straight loss. The Vikings will host Elmira this evening at seven… the pregame show on KCST is at […]
2nd Oregon News Minute from the AP
Date: 12/11/2015 09:27 AM AP-OR–2nd NewsMinute/275 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) – Fierce Northwest storms that sent rivers bursting from their banks, closed roadways and produced a rare tornado have had one positive effect – easing summer drought concerns that prompted cities to […]
NW Sports from the A
Date: 12/11/2015 04:59 AM AP-NW–SportsMinute/227 Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports news from The Associated Press MOSCOW, Idaho (AP) – Perrion Callandret scored 25 points and Victor Sanders added 20 as the Idaho Vandals edged Washington State 78-74 last night. The Vandals (6-5) defeated WSU in consecutive […]
1st Oregon News Minute from the AP
Date: 12/11/2015 03:59 AM AP-OR–1st NewsMinute/254 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) – Oregon Gov. Kate Brown has declared a state of emergency for 13 counties due to recent heavy rains, high winds, flooding and landslides. The counties include: Benton, Clackamas, Clatsop, Columbia, Lane, […]
Lighted boat parade expected to begin annual tradition
Organizers say they won’t mind the rain The first ever holiday lighted boat parade on Siltcoos Lake is set for this Saturday evening. Lori Olson with Darling’s Resort and Marina says they’re ready for anything. Lori Olson – “Because it’s the first year we don’t really have any expectations. We’re […]
Cubs sweep the Vikings on the court
Viking girls fall on the road; Boys lose at home Prep basketball last night… the Newport Cubs downed the Siuslaw lady Vikings in Newport 67-36. In Florence, the Cubs also won the boys contest, 53-26. The Vikings are back on the court tonight. The girls on the road again to […]