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Behavioral Health Funding Governor Tina Kotek, the Association of Oregon Counties, and the Oregon Health Authority say all 36 Oregon counties have now signed updated behavioral health funding agreements. The move replaces a three-decade-old system with new standards focused on accountability, clearer expectations, and better response to local needs. State […]
Oregon Baseball Oregon baseball is headed back to the NCAA Super Regionals after sweeping through regional play. The Ducks will face Texas in a best-of-three series beginning Saturday in Austin. Oregon sophomore pitcher Will Sanford says he thrives in big-game environments and is looking forward to the challenge. Head Coach […]
Fire Danger Increase Fire danger on the Siuslaw National Forest has been raised from low to moderate as unusually hot and dry conditions continue across western Oregon. Officials say human-caused fires remain the top threat. Northwest Oregon Fire Management Staff Officer Kevin Reese says even a small spark could quickly […]
Athlete of the Week The Sports Club and Coast Radio Sports congratulate Siuslaw senior Thomas Morgan as this week’s Athlete of the Week. Morgan became the state champion in the 100 and 200 meters t his past week at the 3A championships at Hayward field. posting times of 11:03 and […]
Council Seat Filing Now Open The filing process is now open for the 2026 Florence City Council election. Voters on November 3rd will choose a mayor for a 2-year term, along with two 4-year council positions and two partial-term council seats running from 2027 through 2029. The positions are currently […]
Parvo Warning for Dogs The Oregon Coast Humane Society is urging pet owners to take precautions after confirmed cases of canine parvovirus in Florence. A pregnant pit bull was treated at the O-C-H-S Veterinary Clinic May 27 after testing positive for the highly contagious virus. Outreach efforts also identified at […]
Track and Field Championships The Siuslaw Vikings turned in a strong showing at the OSAA 3A state track and field championships at Hayward Field in Eugene, with the girls finishing second and the boys placing third. The Viking girls scored 48 points, finishing behind Banks, which won the title with […]
North Jetty Access Closed Lane County has announced the long-term closure of North Jetty Road in Florence. The closure, which began Tuesday, May 26th, stretches from Harbor Vista Road to the entrance of North Jetty Park and is expected to continue through Friday, September 4th. County officials say the closure […]
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