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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 […]
Police Help Reunite Missing Children Florence Police helped reunite two missing children with Oregon Department of Human Services custody after receiving a Flock camera alert tied to a vehicle connected to the case. The alert came Saturday morning, October 3rd, leading officers to stop the vehicle in the Bi-Mart parking […]
Cross Country Siuslaw cross country runners posted strong times Saturday at the Richardson Park Flight Races in Junction City. Junior Henry Stone ran a season-best 15:48.6 in the 5,000 meters, while Claire McNeill clocked a team-best 21:32. The Vikings head to Portland Friday for the Rose City Championship Invite. Viking […]
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