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Ems Drop Game 3 The Eugene Emeralds fell to Everett 10-2 Thursday night as the AquaSox scored all 10 of their runs in the first four innings. Zander Darby provided a bright spot for Eugene with a solo home run, his second of the series. Despite the loss, the Ems […]
Student Housing Stability A new report from Oregon Housing and Community Services highlights the link between stable housing and student success, noting that students facing housing instability are more likely to struggle academically and less likely to graduate. The issue has local relevance. The Siuslaw School District’s McKinney-Vento program provides […]
Ems Lead Series with AquaSox The Eugene Emeralds made it back-to-back wins over Everett, beating the AquaSox 10-5 Wednesday night. The Ems pounded out 16 hits, giving them 29 over the first two games of the series. Carlos Gutierrez led the offense with 3 hits as Eugene improved to 14-12 […]
Smoke To Be An Issue For Travelers State officials are urging Oregonians to prepare for changing wildfire conditions before traveling this summer. ODOT, OEM, DEQ, and OHA say heavy smoke can reduce visibility, worsen air quality, and lead to road closures, detours, and reduced speed zones. Travelers are encouraged to […]
Mapleton Names New Basketball Coach (EDIT) According to the Superintendent, Sue Wilson, the position has not been filled and they are still actively looking for a new basketball coach! Mapleton has named a new boys basketball coach, and it’s a familiar face. Superintendent and Principal Dr. Sue Wilson will take […]
SDC Ordinance Passes After last month’s discussion on continuing the System Development Charge deferral program ended in a 4-1 vote to extend the debate, the Florence City Council met Monday to further deliberate and vote on the ordinance. Councilor Robert Carp spoke against the measure, saying he did not believe […]
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Grace Montes Moving Up in Baseball Ranks Former Siuslaw softball standout Nina-Grace Montes is continuing her rise in professional sports. The 2020 Siuslaw graduate is now Director of Community Relations for the Ontario Tower Buzzers, the Low-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers. Montes previously worked with the Eugene Emeralds […]
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