Oregon GOP to Open Primary to Unaffiliated Voters… You won’t have to be a registered republican to vote in this spring’s Republican primary. But if you want to cast your vote for Newt, Mitt, Rick or Ron you’ll be out of luck. Activists on the Oregon Republican Central Committee approved […]
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NW Sports from the AP
AP-NW–1st SportsMinute,411 Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports news from The Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – Kevin Durant had 33 points, including a dunk with 2.9 seconds left in overtime, and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Portland Trail Blazers 111-107. Russell Westbrook added 28 points […]
Local News – Trans Plan; City Code Changes; Local rep on statewide panel; Prep Sports
Transportation Updates Generate Comments The draft of a new transportation plan for the City of Florence was presented to the public last week. Community Development Director Sandra Belson said it’s more of a refinement rather than an all new plan. Sandra Belson – “It’s not a major shift in direction, […]
NW Sports from the AP
AP-NW–1st SportsMinute,367 Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports news from The Associated Press OREGON-COLORADO Clutch free throw lifts Colorado past Oregon 72-71 BOULDER, Colo. (AP) – Nate Tomlinson was fouled with one second remaining by E.J. Singler and sank the first free throw before deliberately missing the […]
Local News: Old Town Bids under estimates; New rules pending for beach visitors; Volunteers sought for Food Share; Wrestling results; and Basketball schedules.
Urban Renewal Bids come in $125-thousand under estimates It’s a sign of the times… the largest response to a public works project bid request ever in Florence. In all, 13 contractors submitted bids for Phase One of a three-part, $25-million infrastructure improvement in Old Town Florence. City Manager Jacque Betz […]
NW Sports Minute from the AP
AP-NW–1st SportsMinute,300 Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports news from The Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – The Sacramento Kings snapped a five-game losing streak by beating the Portland Trail Blazers 95-92 last night. The Blazers had beaten the Kings in 12 of the previous 13 games. […]
NW Sports from the AP
AP-NW–1st SportsMinute,204 Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports news from The Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – Jamal Crawford scored 24 points in 21 minutes, helping the Portland Trail Blazers rout Charlotte 112-68 last night for the Bobcats’ 10th loss in a row and worst in franchise […]
Local News: Trans Plan; Our Town; Gas Prices; Confluence; Prep Scores
Public Feedback Sought on Transportation Plan City officials will unveil the first draft of updates to Florence’s Transportation System Plan later this afternoon. City Manager Jacque Betz says work on the plan has been underway for several months. Jacque Betz – “We are having an open house at the Florence […]
Athlete of the Week
Hector Garcia
The Sports Club, The Siuslaw News and Coast Radio Sports congratulate Hector Garcia as this week's Athlete of the Week. Against a tough Hidden Valley defense on Friday night Hector racked up 176 yards and a touchdown in Siuslaw High School's first playoff in 5 years. Garcia averaged 5.3 yards per carry against the Mustangs defense.
Honorable Mention goes to senior cross country runner Hannah Rannow whose third place finish in the State Championships’ on Saturday cemented the Vikings second place finish at state.
Viking Sports Talk
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Join us this Thursday as we catch up with Siuslaw Viking Wrestling Coach, Neil Wartnik.
