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Early Burn Ban To Go in Place Due to dry conditions, warmer-than-normal temperatures, and increasing fire danger, the Lane Fire Defense Board, Oregon Department of Forestry, and Lane Regional Air Protection Agency have declared an early end to the outdoor burning season in Lane County. Originally set to close June […]
Athlete of the Week The Sports Club and the Coast Radio Sports congratulate senior track and field athlete Ramundo Brito-Xilot as this week’s athlete of the week for his contribution to the 4×400 relay team’s record setting win in last week’s 3A Championships. The team broke a school record with […]
Public Service Fee Passes Council The Florence City Council unanimously approved an ordinance Monday night establishing a new Public Safety Fee to address a projected $1.49 million shortfall in public safety funding for the 2025–27 biennium. Florence Police Chief John Pitcher outlined the department’s structure and emphasized the need for […]
Boys Take 3A State Title in Track and Field The Siuslaw Vikings captured the 3A boys state track and field championship Friday at Hayward Field in dramatic fashion—winning the final event, the 4×400 relay, to edge out Burns by just one point, 89 to 88. The relay team of Raymundo […]
Council Meeting Packed With Items The Florence City Council meets this evening with a packed agenda that includes proclamations for Pride Month, Juneteenth, and Amateur Radio Week, along with employee recognitions and board appointments. Councilors will hold public hearings on the proposed 2025–27 city budget, a new Public Safety Fee, […]
Wilson Gets 3000 Championship Siuslaw senior Clayton Wilson has claimed the 3000 meter state championship at yesterday’s 3A championships in Eugene. Wilson completed the task in 8:37.42 Freshman Henry stone place 5th in the event. In prelim events junior Kale Jensen placed 3rd in the 300 meter hurdles. In the […]
City Tsunami Awareness Event The City of Florence and Lane County Emergency Management are teaming up with state and federal agencies to host a Tsunami 101 Community Roadshow on Monday, June 9th, at the Florence Events Center. The free event begins at 5:30 p.m. and will feature expert presentations from […]
Track and Field Championships Begin Today The OSAA 3A State Track and Field Championships kick off today at Hayward Field on the University of Oregon campus, with Siuslaw High School well represented. Thirteen Viking boys and six girls are competing in a variety of events over the two-day meet. Returning […]
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