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Weather Advisory Extended The wintry weather that impacted the coast continues to be an issue as we roll into the week. The National Weather Service is predicting extremely cold conditions as a Canadian Cold Front takes hold over the next several days. A winter weather advisory has been extended for […]
Games Against Colorado Postponed The Colorado Buffaloes are the latest team to be affected by COVID-19 and due to protocols the game scheduled with the Oregon Ducks in Eugene on Thursday has been postponed. The Ducks communication office has said they will try to reschedule the game and will let […]
Alamo Bowl Preparation The Alamo Bowl will not look the same to many Duck fans. The Oregon Ducks are but a shadow of their regular season selves as players and coaches move on. It started with the departure of former Head Coach Mario Cristobal with his announcement that he would […]
COVID Number Likely Underreported The rate of COVID-19 infections is indeterminate that according to Lane County Public Health Liaison Jason Davis. Davis says that the numbers that are being recorded for the 97439 zip code are likely incomplete due in part to the increase of home testing kits. Davis says […]
Sailor Girls Win The Mapleton Sailor Girls were victorious yesterday at the Bandon Dunes Invitational. They defeated Alsea 41-17. Senior Opal Burrus led the Sailors with 13. Hoops on Hiatus College hoops are on hiatus for the Christmas break. The Ducks and the beavers will be back on the court […]
Truck Driver Arrested in Fatal Crash The Oregon State police have released their investigation into the crash of September 20th that claimed the life of Western Lane Ambulance EMT Emily Susman. OSP arrested the driver of the logging truck yesterday. 64 year old Shane Tyler McVay was taken into custody […]
Bozievich Announces Retirement Plans West Lane County Commissioner Jay Bozievich has announced that his current term will be his last term. Bozievich says he is proud of what Lane County has accomplished while he served. Including helping improve the county’s finances and credit rating. “Through some very diligent prioritizing of […]
Siuslaw Joins New League The OSAA has released its final layout for the next 4 years and the Siuslaw Viking have moved all sports to 3A. the Vikings will be part of the new Mountain Valley Conference which includes Creswell, Sisters, Pleasant Hill, La Pine, Elmira and Harrisburg. The changes […]
