November’s jobless numbers are in and the Oregon Employment Department is reporting a drop from October’s seasonally adjusted 9.5 percent to 9.1 percent. The biggest job gains last month were reported in public employment sectors including retail and education. People leaving the work force for retirement, self – employment, and […]
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Local News – City Manager Hiring; Gas prices lower, but still high; Digital Mammography; Bridge Work
City Manager Replacement Likely to Come From Within The City of Florence is taking a different direction in looking for a successor to City Manager Bob Willoughby. After five years he announced last week that he would be leaving December 31st to take a similar position in Silverton. Mayor Phil […]
Siuslaw Viking Athletics
The Siuslaw boys’ cross country team delivered as expected Saturday afternoon, running away with the OSAA 4A state championship in Eugene. Matthew Campbell was 2nd individually with a time of 15:54. Mitchell Butler was three seconds behind in third place, followed by Hayden Schaffner in tenth; Mack Marbas 12th; and […]
Local News Digest – Roblan Runs; SOS Marches: Port of Siuslaw Booms
Roblan announces State Senate bid… The announcement that Joanne Verger would not be seeking reelection to the State Senate seat she’s held since 2004 created a bit of a dilemma for Arnie Roblan. Should he stay in a relatively secure legislative seat and continue in a leadership role as Speaker […]
Verger Opts to Not Seek Re-Election
State Senator Joanne Verger says when her current term expires, she’ll be calling it quits. Joanne Verger – “I have made a decision not to run again, not to run for reelection in 2012. Now, you know that means I have another year. (click to listen) The Coos Bay Democrat […]
3rd Oregon News Minute from the AP
Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – Some state and union officials are talking about a proposal for “bridge” health coverage that would allow some Oregon state employees to retire early. The Oregonian reports it could apply to workers who are eligible for […]
Local News Digest – Parks and streets at risk; Oregon Health Plan, trains and wind.
Watch for potholes and long grass… It’s a dilemma the likes of which Bob Willoughby has never seen. Bob Willoughby – “Those of us that have been working for local governments for a long time, and we have a lot of experienced managers at the city, aren’t used to […]
Local news for Tuesday, September 27th
Police say an ongoing dispute between two men may have been a motivating factor in an assault and robbery that took place Saturday. 23-year old Michael Viner said he was standing near his car in the parking lot of the Silver Sands Motel when he was approached by a man […]
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