Author: George Henry

Family Upset Over Caregiver Sentence; Christmas Tree Pick up; Downtown Revitalization Grants; Deware of Brushing Scam

Family Upset Over Caregiver Sentence A local Caregiver will spend little time in jail after pleading guilty to elder abuse.  Lane County District Attorney, Christopher Parosa told Coast Radio news that a deal was worked out with Kari Lynn Kasten that will prohibit her from continuing as a caregiver during […]

Viking Basketball; Beaver Basketball

Viking Basketball The Siuslaw Viking girls basketball team struggled to get in to double figures in the first half of last nights game against Waldport.  Turnovers and lack of offensive rebounds hurt the Vikings while Waldport threw up 49 points.  Final 49-22. The Viking boys won their battle against Waldport […]

Siuslaw Bridge and Sealion

Rural Communities and Postal Coverage; Parks Rate Increase; Soroptimist Food Baskets; Public Arts

Rural Communities and Postal Coverage The American Postal Workers Union is pushing back against proposed changes to the postal service that they say would slow delivery. Among other things, the proposal aims to cancel afternoon deliveries and pick-ups for areas that are more than 50 miles from a regional hub. […]

School Board Meetings; Planning Commission Approves Parcel Build; Digital Classes Scheduled for Siuslaw; Pioneer Museum Winter Break; Christmas Baskets; Lane County Sheriff’s Scam

School Board Meetings The Siuslaw School Board has approved new scholarships for students who serve as student representatives to the board, with the funds to be used for future educational expenses. Two students will be appointed each year. The board voted to explore the sale of a piece of property […]