School Board to decide whether or not to pursue more information on four day weeks The decision will be ultimately be made by the Siuslaw School Board, but Superintendent Jeff Davis feels a four-day school week is an idea that is not ready to be fulfilled. Jeff Davis – “We’ve […]
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NW Sports from the AP
AP-NW–1st SportsMinute,422 Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports news from The Associated Press MOSCOW, Idaho (AP) – Kyle Barone had 17 points and 12 rebounds to lead Idaho to a 70-69 victory against Seattle on night. Barone tied the game at 67-all with a pair of free […]
Local News: GOP opens primary; School finance director remembered; Bridge work to slow traffic; Levi Scott’s 215th; Thrall Athlete of the Week
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 […]
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. […]
