Lose 4 of 5 games in series against Everett After winning 15 straight, the Eugene Emeralds have now lost four of their last five games… last night Emeralds batters managed only one hit in a one-run shutout loss to the Everett Aqua Sox. They’ll have the evening off tonight… then […]
Month: August 2016
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HOPE SOLO SUSPENDED Hope Solo suspended from national team for 6 months CHICAGO (AP) — U.S. women’s national team goalkeeper Hope Solo has been suspended for six months for what U.S. Soccer termed conduct “counter to the organization’s principles.” The suspension is effective immediately. U.S. Soccer President Sunil Gulati […]
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RANCHING STANDOFF-BUNDY LAWYER Judge: Ryan Bundy unfit to serve as his own lawyer (Information from: The Oregonian/OregonLive, http://www.oregonlive.com) PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Federal Judge Anna J. Brown is set to strip Oregon standoff defendant Ryan Bundy of his ability to represent himself in court. The Oregonian/OregonLive reports the judge […]
County tentatively accepts Work Camp offer; Arson fire and smoking box connected; Emergency responders kept busy; gas prices hold steady locally; Law enforcement safety blitz
Forest Work Camp could become veteran’s rehab facility Lane County Commissioners voted 3-2 this week to negotiate a long-term lease of the Forest Work Camp with the group Veteran’s Legacy. That group wants to provide rehab services to veterans with Post Traumatic Stress and adjustment disorders, as well as drug […]
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SINKING BOAT-RESCUE Coast Guard rescues 2 men from sinking boat WARRENTON, Ore. (AP) — A Coast Guard crew recused two men after their 14-foot boat ran aground and began taking on water at the mouth of the Columbia River. The U.S. Coast Guard says a mariner called to report […]
Everett downs the Emeralds in Eugene
Sox convert on Emeralds Errors The Everett Aqua Sox handed the Eugene Emeralds a 3-1 loss last night at PK Park. It was only the fourth series loss of the season for the Emeralds. Everett capitalized on a wild pitch in the fourth inning to score their first run and […]
Council work session to cover pot tax; state collections exceed estimates; Tenmile Lakes disaster declaration; Umpqua salmon derby; Fire update; Driving enforcement blitz
City Council to discuss pot tax and housing Florence voters will be deciding in November on whether or not to levy a 3-percent sales tax on retail sales of marijuana. Mayor Joe Henry and the City Council will meet Wednesday morning in a special work session to discuss the matter. […]
Emeralds snap losing skid at two
Wilson hits walk-off single, Eugene beats Everett 1-0 EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — D.J. Wilson hit a walk-off single with one out in the ninth inning, as the Eugene Emeralds beat the Everett AquaSox 1-0 on Monday. Jose Paniagua scored the game-winning run after he reached base with a single and […]
