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Community urged to get behind May’s Police Week:

Local observance planned. President Kennedy proclaimed May 15th, 1962 as National Peace Officers Memorial Day, and the week surrounding it as National Police Week. Local supporters say they want to express their support and appreciation for all area law enforcement next month, and they’re inviting residents to join them. Angie […]

Prep sports – North Bend wins the day

Bulldogs sweep Siuslaw in Far West softball and baseball On the softball diamond in North Bend, the Bulldogs dominated the Siuslaw Vikings 10-nothing. Gabe Simington sprinkled four hits and struck out seven, but Siuslaw fell short in a comeback bid for a 3-2 baseball loss to North Bend in Florence.  […]

Latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports

AP-NW–Sports Right Now/532 BBA-MARINERS-INDIANS Carrasco pitches Indians past Mariners, 3-2 CLEVELAND (AP) — Carlos Carrasco allowed a run in 6 1/3 innings, Francisco Lindor had three hits and the Cleveland Indians beat the Seattle Mariners 3-2 on Tuesday night. Carrasco (2-0) came up limping after covering first base during the […]

Dunes City hires administrator

Interim becomes permanent The Dunes City Council hired a permanent administrator last week.  Jaimie Mills has been serving as the interim administrator since last fall… Mayor Rebecca Ruede said now it’s a permanent situation. Rebecca Ruede – “Jamie has been a long time resident of Dunes City, tireless worker for […]

Latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports

AP-NW–Sports Right Now/476 MARINERS-INDIANS Mariners open series in Cleveland CLEVELAND (AP) — After a day off Monday, the Mariners begin a three-game series in Cleveland on Tuesday night. Wade Miley is on the mound facing Indians’ right hander Carlos Carrasco. On Sunday, Alex Rodriguez snapped his hitless skid with an […]