Swisshome News

Fans in the stands at a Sandblasters baseball game on the evening of July 16 were surprised by a red medical helicopter flying overhead and landing in a nearby field behind the middle school.

The heavy snow advisory continues along the Oregon coast range, with even parts of the coastline experiencing a small amount of snow.

Chief John Buchanan gives overview of services at recent chamber meeting. Florence Fire Chief John Buchanan was the featured speaker at the Florence Area Chamber of Commerce bi-monthly forum held last Thursday, ...

The National Weather Service says snow is expected in the Coast Range this weekend. via KCBY-TV Coos Bay

“He became the focus of the investigation at one point very early on. And then as other possibilities were discounted he again became the focus of the investigation.”

Lane County Sheriff's say a Swisshome man found dead last month was killed by his own son. via KVAL-TV Eugene

SWISSHOME - Swisshome authorities say a 32-year-old man has been charged in the murder of his 55-year-old father. via Statesman Journal

“We're as close as brothers can be”

The small red church house right along the Siuslaw River seemed too small to hold all of Gary Wolgamott's friends and family and too fragile to handle the pain of his untimely death, but big enough to celebrate ... via KVAL-TV Eugene

Lane County's Chief Deputy District Attorney says resources are stretched thin, but the weekend murder of a Swisshome man is drawing all the assets he can spare. via KMTR Eugene

SWISSHOME, Ore. - Authorities say the death of a retired road worker in western Lane County is a homicide. via Statesman Journal

“Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.”

It's been a bit extra white on the coast this weekend, and more is predicted for the shoreline as well as the coast range routes to the beach. via Beach Connection

“Over in eastern Oregon, temperatures have been below zero every day this week, at least in some locations.”

Cities affected include too many to name. But some of them are Astoria, Cannon Beach, Tillamook, Lincoln City, Newport, Florence, Vernonia, Swisshome, Clataskanie, Hillsboro, Gresham, Salem, McMinnville, Eugene ... via NWCN.com

“Another strong front will push across the coastal waters late on Tuesday and early Wednesday, with main low pressure tracking into Vancouver Island during the day Wednesday”

A high wind warning is now in effect for the Oregon coast and the coast range, promising sustained winds around 40 mph and gusts as high as 70 on the beaches and headlands. via Beach Connection

“We all prepped for a biggie last week, and phhhhtt. I'll believe it when I see it, since October is a little early for this kind of thing. Still, I have indoors-type tasks to do tomorrow, thank you.”

Some major winds and rain are being predicted for not only the Oregon coast but the coast range as well, as a heavy-handed storm system is expected to hit the shoreline about midnight on Thursday morning, and ... via Beach Connection

A high wind watch has been issued for the Central Coast Range of Western Oregon. via KATU-TV Portland