Local News

Police investigate discovery of body

31 August 2015 Identity and cause of death still undetermined The dead body was discovered in the sand dunes just north of Sandpines Golf Links yesterday afternoon. Florence Police Lieutenant John Pitcher said it was discovered by someone picking mushrooms in the area. So far, details are few. John Pitcher […]

Emeralds lose, then regain, division lead

31 August 2015 Eugene wins third game of crucial series against Hillsboro The Eugene Emeralds lost the lead in the south division with two weekend losses, 3-1 and 3-nothing, to the Hillsboro Hops at PK Park. But, they regained it yesterday with a 10-4 win over the Hops. There are […]

2nd Oregon News Minute from the AP

Date: 08/31/2015 09:20 AM AP-OR–2nd NewsMinute/248 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) – Oregon Democrat Jeff Merkley has become the 31st senator to announce support for the Iran nuclear deal, as momentum builds behind the agreement the Obama administration and other world powers negotiated […]

NW Sports from the AP

Date: 08/31/2015 05:00 AM AP-NW–1st SportsMinute/253 Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports news from The Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) – Rookie Tyler Saladino drove in the winning run with a single in the 11th inning and the Chicago White Sox rallied to beat the Seattle Mariners 6-5 […]

1st Oregon News Minute from the AP

Date: 08/31/2015 03:59 AM AP-OR–1st NewsMinute/277 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press JOHN DAY, Ore. (AP) – Firefighters are working to stop the spread of a group of central Oregon wildfires that have grown to 159 square miles and destroyed two more homes and a guest […]

Police concerned about counterfeit patrol vehicles

28 August 2015 Unmarked vehicles with blue and red lights reported Florence police say there are drivers in the area who have reported they have been followed by cars or vans that resemble police vehicles. The latest reports are of a tan colored van with dash mounted blue and red […]

2nd Oregon News Minute from the AP

Date: 08/28/2015 09:19 AM AP-OR–2nd NewsMinute/229 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press SALEM, Ore. (AP) – The Oregon Liquor Control Commission is recruiting 11 marijuana compliance specialists in preparation for the Oct. 1 rollout of recreational pot. The Statesman Journal in Salem reports that medical marijuana […]