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Oregon outranks most states in number of children in foster care - Siuslaw News

Sunday, 05 February 2012 18:07


Oregon outranks most states in number of children in foster care
Siuslaw News
Last year the Oregon Department of Human Services (DHS) received a report of child abuse and neglect every eight minutes, ...


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Jury to Bassett: not guilty - Siuslaw News

Sunday, 05 February 2012 18:07


Jury to Bassett: not guilty
Siuslaw News
After weeklong trial, former director of Siuslaw Outreach Services, Ethel Bassett, is acquitted of all agency theft charges. ...

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LePage shares Oregon Coast Trail journey - Siuslaw News

Sunday, 05 February 2012 18:07


LePage shares Oregon Coast Trail journey
Siuslaw News
The Siuslaw Public Library is pleased to host Al LePage, director of the National Coast Trail Association, speaking on the “Oregon Coast Trail: Journey ...

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Sea Scouts struggle to stay afloat without skipper

Sunday, 05 February 2012 18:07

Without an official leader, Boys and Girls Club leadership program may become defunct. The Boys and Girls Club of Western Lane County's Sea Scouts have gone without a skipper for the past four months, but unless a replacement is found soon, the program could wind

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Upgrades commence new year at LCC

Sunday, 05 February 2012 18:07

Florence Center improves science lab, technology and building exterior. Lane Community College students will no longer bump elbows at the Florence Center's only classroom sink once the new science lab opens next month. Since September, Eugene-based Bineham Construction began building the eight-station lab, one

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No more driving 'under influence of mobiles'

Sunday, 05 February 2012 18:07

New 2010 law bans drivers from using hand-held communication devices. Beginning Jan. 1, 2010, a new law goes into effect in Oregon that bans using hand-held cell phones while driving. House Bill 2377 bans the use of mobile communication devices for talking or texting

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Fleenor withdraws from race

Sunday, 05 February 2012 18:07

West Lane County Commissioner will not seek second term. West Lane County Commissioner Bill Fleenor announced Dec. 23 he has changed his mind and will not be running for a second term as commissioner. "Today, December 23rd, 2009, I am officially withdrawing as a candidate

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Deadly quake puts Oregon on tsunami notice

Sunday, 05 February 2012 18:07

A tsunami advisory took effect on the coasts of Oregon and California after an 8.3 earthquake rocked American Samoa Tuesday morning. Coast residents were warned to move out of the water, off the beach and out of harbors and marinas.


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Tsunami advisory makes small waves

Sunday, 05 February 2012 18:07

Tuesday, a tsunami advisory was in place on the Oregon Coast. When the advisory was first announced, KVAL hit the beach to find a lot of people knew nothing about it.


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4.1-magnitude earthquake strikes off Oregon coast

Sunday, 05 February 2012 18:07

The U.S. Geological Survey says a 4.1 magnitude temblor hit late Monday about 133 miles west-northwest of Bandon. It says the epicenter was six miles deep and was more than 250 miles west-southwest of Portland.


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