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Siuslaw Awards Results Last night’s Siuslaw Awards at the Florence Event Center was attended by a full house of chamber member businesses. Awards were presented in several categories with the Stu Johnston business of the Year Award as the final award of the evening. The award this year went to […]
The Eugene Emeralds were able to turn the tides on the Spokane Indians last night at PK Park. The Ems held the Indians to just one run on 8 hits as they made up some ground on the league leaders. The Ems started off the scoring with a home run […]
Traffic Changes Coming at 35th and Rhododendron Beginning August first there will be a change in the traffic pattern at the intersection of 35th street and Rhododendron Drive. The city will be initiating an all-stop pattern. That will mean all vehicles will have to come to a complete stop from […]
The offense of the Spokane Indians overpowered the Eugene Emeralds last night at PK Park. The Indians drove in 8 runs before the Ems could get on the board. The Ems got 2 runs in the bottom of the 8th inning but were shut down by Spokane. The loss drops […]
Upcoming Election Information Roughly one in three registered voters in Lane County submitted ballots for the May 21st Primary Election and the processing went smoothly. That’s according to Lane County Clerk and Elections Director Dena Dawson. The Elections division has made the transition to preparations for the November 5th General […]
Lightning Strikes From Midnight Sunday to 5am Western Lane District received 56 lightning strikes. In anticipation of storms the Oregon Department of Forestry mobilized units to be on the lookout for potential fires that may come from such strikes. Assistant District Forester Chet Behling says they responded to 6 fires […]
Ems to Take on Indians The Eugene Emeralds are currently in 3rd place in the Northwest League Standings, 7 games behind the league leading Spokane Indians. The Ems have had a tough time against the Indians, but have a chance to make up some ground this evening as they begin […]
Jensen Adds an Inch After clearing 6’2” and tying for 9th place in the high jump in Eugene last Thursday, Kale Jensen, a Junior at Siuslaw High School took possession of 8th place with a 6’3” jump. Giving him an new personal record in the process. Getting Ready for Some […]
