The Siuslaw Vikings jumped to an early 14-nothing start, but the La Salle Falcons inched back, eventually taking the lead and holding onto it for a 45-40 win in the OSAA 4A State Football Final Saturday afternoon in Hillsboro. The Far West League Champion Vikings ended the season 12-1 overall… […]
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3rd Oregon News Minute from the AP
AP-OR–3rd NewsMinute,266 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – Several Occupy Portland protestors huddled together for warmth in Shemanski Park after police told them to take down tents or be kicked out. The Oregonian reports the demonstrators agreed to take down a tent […]
NW Sports from the AP
AP-NW–1st SportsMinute,382 Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports news from The Associated Press CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) – Ahmad Starks had 16 points and Oregon State pulled away in the second half for a 71-46 win yesterday over Montana. Jared Cunningham added 14 points, Roberto Nelson had 11 […]
Local News – Empty Bowls; County Counsel; Sport Crabbing; Alzheimer’s Respite
Empty Bowls on tap… It’s been one of the most successful and best-attended holiday functions in the Florence area for the past 15 years… Empty Bowls. Desiree Johnson – “It’s free and it’s family friendly. We’re going to have live music. Friday night we’re going to be having refreshments and […]
NW Sports from the AP
Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports from The Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) – Marshawn Lynch ran for 148 yards and a pair of first-half touchdowns and David Hawthorne returned Vince Young’s third interception 77 yards for a clinching score with 4:24 left as the Seattle Seahawks beat […]
Local News – Fiber Optics; Charges of Gerrymandering; Septic Appeals; and See’s Candy
Officials celebrate first fiber optic connection in new network The final touches on a project funded by a 2009 federal stimulus package is nearing completion. The result will be a fiber optic connection between government buildings, public safety agencies and medical facilities in Florence. It’s part of a larger project […]
NW Sports from the AP
AP-NW–1st SportsMinute,337 Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports news from The Associated Press SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) – Robert Sacre scored 15 points to lead No. 19 Gonzaga to a 73-53 victory over Notre Dame last night. David Stockton scored 15 points, including three 3-pointers, Kevin Pangos added […]
NW Sports from the AP
AP-NW–1st SportsMinute,377 Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports news from The Associated Press SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) – Paul Wulff says he believes Washington State was an injury or two away from playing in a bowl game this year. But after a 4-8 record this season and a […]