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, […]
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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 […]
2nd Oregon News Minute from the AP
Date: 12/10/2015 09:26 AM AP-OR–2nd NewsMinute/261 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – A woman drowned after her car became submerged on a flooded road northwest of Portland. Firefighters say a man drove himself and the woman into high water where the road […]
NW Sports from the AP
Date: 12/10/2015 04:59 AM AP-NW–SportsMinute/251 Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports news from The Associated Press DAVIDSON, N.C. (AP) – Jack Gibbs scored 37 points, including 6 of 9 from 3-point range, to help lead Davidson to a 96-86 win over Eastern Washington last night. Gibbs entered […]
1st Oregon News Minute from the AP
Date: 12/10/2015 03:59 AM AP-OR–1st NewsMinute/273 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has declared a state of emergency after days of hazardous weather with landslides, power outages and flooding of roadways, homes and property. The proclamation covers the […]
Students learn defense against shooters
Students learn how to protect themselves in extreme situation It was a drill. Students at Siuslaw High School spent Tuesday afternoon dealing with a series of armed intruders. They practiced a variety of actions including how to barricade their rooms; How to fend off an attacker; flee quickly; or even, […]
Viking basketball makeups tonight
Tuesday games had been postponed due to winds Last night’s non league basketball games between Siuslaw and Newport were postponed because of high winds and transportation safety concerns. They’ll be played tonight… as long as the weather cooperates. The Viking Boys will be at home against Newport at seven; the […]