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Florence Dodges a Wind Driven Bullet

12 December 2014 Florence Area Dodges a Wind-Driven Bullet Sustained winds of 80 miles an hour were recorded at Sea Lion Caves yesterday afternoon; with gusts peaking out at 89. Winds in excess of 50-miles an hour were recorded in Florence as a strong pacific storm blew by the area. […]

Taking a look at Coast Radio Sports

12 December 2014 Prep Basketball The Siuslaw Vikings will be on the basketball court tonight at the Junction City Tournament… after yesterday’s weather-caused cancellation the boys will tip off against Astoria at 3:30… the girls also face Astoria… that game is at five. Both will air on Coast Radio Sports […]

NW Sports from the AP

Date: 12/12/2014 04:59 AM AP-NW–SportsMinute/228 Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports news from The Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – Ognjen Miljkovic scored 20 points and Eastern Washington knocked off San Francisco 81-76 yesterday. Venky Jois’ three-point play with 2:56 gave Eastern a 70-67 lead, Parker Kelly’s […]

1st Oregon News Minute from the AP

Date: 12/12/2014 03:59 AM AP-OR–1st NewsMinute/241 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press SALEM, Ore. (AP) – Proponents of an Oregon ballot measure requiring labels on genetically modified foods are conceding defeat. The Yes on 92 campaign said there are no other legal options remaining that could […]

Winds Peaking – No Serious Damage

Florence Driver has close call. 11 December 2014 Sustained winds of 80 miles an hour at Sea Lion Caves, with wind gusts nearing 90-miles an hour were recorded this afternoon as a strong pacific wind-storm surged north along the Oregon Coast. Winds in town were reported at more than 50 […]

High Wind Warnings – Arson Reward – Heceta Light undergoing repairs

11 December 2014 High Wind Warning – School Closure in Florence Weather forecasters say a deepening low pressure system off the Northern California Coast will track off the Oregon Coast today, reaching the Washington Coast later this afternoon. The strong low will produce very strong, and potentially damaging winds. The […]