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Jensen Adds to Record Book Siuslaw Viking Kale Jensen continues to impress as he surpasses another record last week at the Oregon Track Club’s meet at Hayward Field on Thursday. Kale reached 6’4” to win the 13-18 age group. He is now in a 3-way tie for 6th place all […]
It was a barn burner yesterday afternoon in Everett Washington with the Eugene Emeralds facing the Everett Aqua Sox in game three of their 6 game series. The Ems were leading the sox 11-8 after 8 ½ innings. Everett brought it closer with 2 runs in the 8th and tied […]
Preparedness Expo Saturday, August 10th is the Beat the Wave Preparedness expo. The annual presentation is for the general public to learn about what to have ready in the case of a disaster. Several years ago the information released by governing agencies was to be three day ready. In recent […]
The Eugene Emeralds bounced back from the 3-2 defeat on Tuesday to light up the scoreboard against the Everett Aqua Sox. The scoring started after the Ems loaded the bases in the first inning and with two outs catcher Luke Shilger hit a grand slam home run for a 4 […]
Newport Nurses Informational Strike Nurses with an expired union contract in Oregon are holding an informational picket on Friday. Negotiations on a contract with Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital in Newport started in April, but the two sides have yet to reach a deal. The nurses are represented by the Oregon […]
The Eugene Emeralds are no longer tied for third in the Northwest League, that is because they are now in a two way tie for fourth place after losing their opening game against the Everett Aquasox last night in Washington. The Ems trailed 3-0 for most of the game. They […]
COVID Numbers Up Covid numbers are once again on the increase. The latest variant of the virus is more contagious than the last and despite the number of tests being administered, dr. Willie Foster with Peace Harbor Medical Center says the CDC is able to adequately track cases using several […]
City Plans The City of Florence is working on the next string of events following the success of the Friday Night Block Party last week. Assistant City Manager Megan Messmer says some staff have chosen to take time off this week, but others are working on what comes next. “so […]
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