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Cross Country Siuslaw junior Henry Stone has moved into second place on the Vikings’ all-time 5,000-meter cross country list. Stone clocked a personal best 15 minutes, 13.8 seconds Saturday at the Rose City Championship Invite, trailing only former state champion Clayton Wilson in school history. All five Viking runners posted […]
LRAPA Rule Changes for Asbestos The Lane Regional Air Protection Agency is seeking public input on proposed changes to asbestos regulations in Lane County. The updates would clarify requirements for asbestos removal during renovations and demolitions, while bringing local rules in line with state and federal standards. A corrected notice […]
Soccer Fields Full Roster The Siuslaw boys soccer team turned in what its coach called its best performance of the season, despite falling 8-0 to Illinois Valley. With a full 11-player lineup, the Vikings showed stronger defense, passing and offensive pressure. Siuslaw nearly scored on several chances, including a goal […]
E-Bike Safety Florence Police are reminding residents about electric bicycle and scooter safety as injuries continue to rise. According to the Oregon Health Authority, e-scooter-related hospital and emergency room visits more than doubled between 2021 and 2024, reaching 418 statewide. The first nine months of 2025 saw another 509 injuries. […]
The Florence Area Chamber of Commerce, Convening Sponsor of the Coast Radio Candidate Forum Invite you to listen to the following recordings. The First 2 recordings include the 2 year and 4 year candidates for City Council respectively, the Third and Fourth recordings are the 3 candidates for Mayor followed […]
Lady Viks Victorious on the Pitch The Siuslaw girl’s soccer team moved closer to a possible state playoff berth Tuesday with a 4-1 win at Coquille. Sophomore Mia Goss scored three first-half goals, while Afton Linton added another in the second half. The Lady Vikings improve to 4-and-2 in league […]
Health Insurance Premiums Likely to Rise Oregonians buying health insurance on the individual market can expect fewer choices and significantly higher premiums next year. Average premiums are expected to rise more than 21 percent, as PacificSource and Providence leave the market, leaving consumers with as many as four carriers. Health […]
Athlete of the Week The Sports Club and Coast Radio Sports congratulate Junior Viking quarterback Jericho Lake as this week’s Athlete of the week. Jericho led the Vikings in a comeback victory while rushing for 136 yards and scoring two touchdowns including the game winning score and a 2 point […]
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