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Beavers Roll Over #12 USC Bryce Hubbard hit a two-run homer in the first inning and Oregon State never looked back in a 12-4 win over 12th-ranked USC Tuesday at Dedeaux Field. The 16th-ranked Beavers jumped out to a 9-0 lead by the fourth inning, with Easton Talt driving in […]
Sheriff Shares Staffing Needs The Lane County Sheriff’s Office says staffing shortages are pushing the local public safety system to a breaking point. Sheriff Carl Wilkerson says a county task force has identified three critical needs: more staffing for the district attorney’s office, increased rural patrol coverage, and keeping the […]
Consumer Debt Consumer advocates say rising prices and high interest rates are leaving many Americans, including here on the Oregon Coast, struggling with growing credit card debt. A new analysis finds more than 40% of U.S. adults are unable to pay off their balances each month, as interest rates have […]
Athlete of the Week The Sports Club and Coast Radio Sports Congratulate senior Siuslaw track and field stand out Will Johnson as this week’s Athlete of the Week. At last week’s Siuslaw Icebreaker Johnson broke a 47 year old school record in the Triple Jump at 46 feet 4 inches. […]
Viking Sports Siuslaw Baseball will be in Marshfield today. The Vikings will face the 4A Pirates beginning at 4:15 on KCST. The Vikings are 1-1 so far this season. Viking Softball is scheduled for a home double header today against Bandon. Game one will begin at noon today. NCAA Women […]
PeaceHealth Responds to Governor Kotek Oregon Governor Tina Kotek raised concerns last week over PeaceHealth’s plan to transition emergency department staffing in Lane County to ApolloMD, urging a delay and greater transparency. In a letter to PeaceHealth leadership, Kotek said she was “troubled” by the potential loss of local physicians […]
Track and Field Siuslaw track and field opened the season strong at the Icebreaker meet at Hans Petersen Field, sweeping both team titles. Senior Will Johnson set a school record in the triple jump at 46 feet, 4 inches and won the pole vault at 13-4, while junior Aidell Cadet […]
Local Arrested on Drug Charges Florence Police, with assistance from Oregon State Police and Reedsport Police, executed a search warrant Thursday morning, March 19th, at a residence on 10th Street. The warrant followed a prior investigation. During the operation, Bryant McMullen was taken into custody without incident. He is facing […]
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