8 of the 10 finalists were present at Siuslaw High School Today for the presentation of the Athlete of the Year plaques to the two most outstanding athletes for the 2021/2022 season. the 10 finalists were Beau Erickson, Chad Hughes, Hunter Petterson, Camp Lacouture, and from Mapleton High School Joe […]
Author: George Henry
Siuslaw Awards; City Renews Block Party; Free Fishing; COVID Cases
Siuslaw Awards The Florence Area Chamber of Commerce has announced that it is receiving nominations for the 14th annual Siuslaw Awards. This year the event will be at Three Rivers Casino Resort and will recognize businesses and some individuals for their contributions to the business community and their overall commitment […]
College World Series Begins
Today is the opening day for the College World Series and the Oregon State Beavers are hosting regional matches. The Beavers will have their first game this evening at 7 pm and will be broadcast on KCFM beginning at 6:30. The Beavers play the Aggies of New Mexico State. the […]
Hospital Recruitments; Recycling Additions; Florence COVID Cases
Hospital Recruitments Hospitals all across the nation are feeling the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. But rural hospitals in places like Florence have always had challenges in recruiting and maintain quality hospital staff, something that Peace Harbor Hospital has been actively looking to change. CAO of Peace Harbor, Jason Hawkins […]
Athlete of the Year Finalists; Two to Compete in Nike Outdoor Championships; CWS
Athlete of the Year Finalists The selection of the Athlete of the Year through the Sports Club, the Siuslaw News and Coast Radio Sports will be announced tomorrow at a special assembly at Siuslaw High School. the finalists for Male and Female athlete came down to four Siuslaw boys and […]
Beaver Softball; Beaver Baseball
Beaver Softball The Oregon State Beavers softball team will have their first game of the College World Series tomorrow. The beavers traveled to Oklahoma City to face the Gators of Florida. The Beavers racked up 39 wins against 20 loses this season. Despite a winning season the team was 9-15 […]
Excellence Awards Presented; Memorial Day; 9th Street Paving; COVID-19
Excellence Awards Presented Several hundred achievement awards were handed out last night to deserving Siuslaw High School Students. From the podium Principal Mike Harklerode praised the students for their accomplishments and the ability to rebound from a pandemic that delivered a lot of challenges for learning over the past several […]
City to Open Election Window; Evening of Excellence; COVID-19; Flu Numbers; Port Funding for Coos Bay
City to Open Election Window June 1st signifies the beginning the City of Florence election process for city council and Mayor. Three positions are coming up in the November election and include seats currently held by Woody Woodbury and newly appointed Rob Ward as well as the Mayor’s seat currently […]




