Coos Bay Rail Line making progress…
It’s been 28-months since the last train made the run between Coos Bay and Eugene, and just under a year since the Oregon International Port of Coos Bay bought the line. But, it still may be another year before freight service is restored to the entire 110-mile long railway that connects the Willamette Valley with Coos Bay. Martin Callery with the port says L-R-L Construction recently completed renovation work on a tunnel near Vaughn and another at the south end of Tahkenitch Lake and is currently working on a third tunnel near Florence at Canary Road. From there, the crews will switch to the Tenmile Lake area and Callery says if there is enough funding, engineers have identified additional work. The port has applied for federal stimulus and state transportation money to continue rehabilitating the line that serves about a half-dozen central and south coast manufacturers. The port won’t be operating the rail line itself. After the first of the year they’ll begin the process of selecting an experienced and qualified shortline rail operator.
Health officials call it the gift that keeps on giving. The H1N1 vaccine is in ample supply across Oregon with the total number of doses reaching more than 1.2-million. Oregon’s Public Heath Director, Dr. Mel Kohn, says there are many good reasons to get the vaccine, but the most significant is to protect you and those close to you from getting the flu. He says the flu is still around and can be spread easily, especially during the holiday season when people gather together in large, closely confined groups.
Oregonians will be deciding a pair of tax measures next month. Anyone who is not already registered to vote must do so at least 21 days prior to the January 26th election. That means the cutoff is January 5th. Elections officials say many people change their address or name and forget about re-registering until it’s too late. Registration information is available at any DMV office, or can be found online at the Lane County Elections website.
Speaking of elections, Lane County will be presenting three measures to voters in May aimed at changing the county charter. They’re seeking volunteers to serve on three committees that will draw up the explanatory statements to be included in the voter’s pamphlet. Zoe Gilstrap with Lane County says the three measures are all in response to recent changes in state law requiring the formation of a voluntary citizen charter review committee; state-required qualifications for elected office; and changes in election laws. Interested applicants can contact her directly at Lane County Administration, the deadline to apply is January 5th.
Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - Friends and family members remember a
Portland climber lost on Mount Hood as a woman who lived a life of
adventure and compassion for others. A memorial service yesterday
in Portland for 29-year-old Katie Nolan was the third for members
of a party that ran into trouble on a Dec. 11 climb. She and
25-year-old Anthony Vietti of Longview, Wash., are missing and
presumed dead. The body of 26-year-old Luke Gullberg of Des Moines,
Wash., was found on a glacier.
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) - Two Eugene roommates have been convicted of
murdering a Eugene homeless man known as "Pac-Man."
Twenty-three-year-old Michael Andrew Baughman and 22-year-old Ryan
Eugene Casch were convicted yesterday of intentionally murdering
Herbert "Pac-Man" Bishop on May 11. Court documents show the two
also stole Bishop's belongings.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - Authorities are offering a reward of up to
$10,000 for information about a serial bank robber nicknamed the
"Grandpa Bandit." The gray haired man robbed his fifth bank in
the Willamette Valley on Tuesday. He robbed a Bank of America
branch in Hillsboro. Witnesses have described the man as white,
5-foot-8 to 5-foot-10 and 160 to 180 pounds.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - A Multnomah County judge has denied early
release to a man who had plotted to kill an entire family.
Prosecutor Chuck Sparks told the judge that Daniel Loren Jenkins,
is incredibly dangerous and would be a terrible candidate to
receive a 30 percent reduction in his prison term. A law that took
effect in July is allowing about 4,600 inmates across the state to
be eligible for a 30 percent decrease in their sentences for good
behavior, instead of the standard 20 percent.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - As Pendleton Woolen Mills celebrates its
100th anniversary, the company is celebrating a rebirth of sorts.
No longer just the maker of woolen blankets and heritage fabrics,
Pendleton is also partnering with small, upscale fashion labels
that want to include woolens in their designs.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - Walmart want to try again to make friends
with Portland. The world's largest retailer says it plans to build
a second Portland store on the city's northern edge. But Walmart's
recent history with the City of Roses suggests it could be in for a
fight over wages, health care and trade practices. The retailer has
pulled back twice in the past five yeas on proposed Portland
stores.
SALEM, Ore. (AP) - The mother of a Salem toddler who was
murdered last year has pleaded not guilty to charges of criminal
mistreatment. Prosecutors say 20-year-old Amanda Burciaga failed to
provide adequate physical care for her two children when she left
them with a boyfriend who abused them. The boyfriend is now serving
more than 75 years in prison.
SALEM, Ore. (AP) - Oregon commercial crabbers are enjoying the
largest early harvest in at least five years. Crabbers landed 12
million pounds of Dungeness crab in the first two weeks of the
season that started Dec. 1. That's almost as much as last season's
total harvest. Crabbers credit the catch to good weather, hungry
crabs and a season that started on time.
MEDFORD, Ore. (AP) - An 11-year-old Medford girl was treated for
smoke inhalation after rushing inside her family's burning
apartment to search for her 12-year-old brother. The boy had gone
to a friend's house without his sister's knowledge. There were no
other injuries.
KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. (AP) - Thavin Saliphan is lucky she was in
Klamath Falls instead of Bedford Falls. The owner of Siam Thai
nearly lost the restaurant's receipts Monday night when she left a
bank bag containing more than $600 in a Wal-Mart shopping basket.
Fortunately for Saliphan, that greedy Mr. Potter wasn't in the
store. Shara Sampson was the next person to touch the shopping
cart. She gave the bag to store managers who returned it to the
restaurant.
(Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
TAKING A LOOK INTO COAST RADIO SPORTS:
Las Vegas Bowl:
Forget all the catchy leads… the Beavers were blown away; the Cougars mauled the Beavers; BYU Bowls over Oregon State; Quizz Rodgers woke up with Sean Canfield’s tooth in his pocket… // Oregon State scored first, on their second possession but their offense then went dormant as the BYU Cougars put up 37 straight points on their way to a dominating performance over the Beavers, 44 – 20, in the Maaco Las Vegas Bowl last night. The loss was the first in recent history for Beavers’ head coach Mike Riley, ending a streak of five consecutive bowl wins.
College Basketball:
Malcom Armstead scored a career high 23-points to help Oregon hold off Idaho State 77 – 71 last night at Mac Court. It was the sophomore’s seventh consecutive start in place of injured point guard Tajuan Porter. The Oregon women were in Salt Lake last night where they lost a 15-point lead in regulation, then lost the game in overtime, falling to Utah 89-86.
Prep Basketball:
The Reedsport Girls claimed the consolation final at the Dunes Country Classic in Reedsport yesterday with a 43-25 victory over Taft. The boys fell in their consolation final, Toledo coming out on top of Reedsport 77 – 56.
On the Schedule:
Prep Wrestling today… Siuslaw is in Drain at the North Douglas Invitational… Viking Basketball is taking on Tillamook today: The girls in Tillamook, the boys at home against the Cheesemakers. Both games at six, the boys game will air on Coast Radio Sports. Beaver basketball is on the court at home against Fresno State. The pregame show on KCFM is at 5:00.
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