Author: George Henry

DEQ Helps To Identify Contaminant; Theft and Chase End in Arrests; Gas Prices; Risk Level Remains; County Average Daily COVID-19 Numbers Continue To Move Lower

DEQ Helps To Identify Contaminant Large Plumes of foam were seen on the Siuslaw River at the Wastewater Treatment plant as officials try to determine what agent was dumped into the city’s sewer system.  The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has been onsite at the Florence Wastewater Treatment Plant helping […]

Viking Basketball; Sailor Win; Ems Over Spokane

Viking Basketball The Marist man to man defense proved tough for the Siuslaw Viking boys last night.  Coach Dylan Perry said the teams execution was spectacular which made it difficult to keep pace with Marist’s scoring.  Braydon Thornton had 28 point in the 79-48 loss. The Viking Girls were dominated […]

Port of Siuslaw

Possible Contaminants; Bottle and Can Drive; Port Seeking Input; COVID-19 Update

Possible Contaminants The public is cautioned to avoid contact with river water 1,000 feet upstream and downstream from the city’s Wastewater Treatment Plant and to thoroughly cook any shellfish harvested in the immediate vicinity. Over the past couple of days Florence Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators have discovered possible contaminants in […]