The spread of the Sweet Creek Milepost 2 fire near Mapleton is moving slowly southward according to the latest information from the Oregon Department of Forestry. The more than 400 acre fire is in steep terrain on the south side of the Siuslaw River. Helicopters continue to retrieve water from […]
Author: George Henry
Fire Update
Fire Update According to authorities the next two days are critical in controlling the fire burning in the Sweet Creek Area. The Sweet Creek Milepost 2 fire, as it has been designated by the Oregon Department of Forestry had quieted down overnight with the help of fog and humidity, but […]
Coast Radio Sports – August 31, 2020
Coast Radio News – August 31, 2020
AP Rankings Despite Cancellation
Even though the 2020/21 season was cancelled, the Associated Press is still issuing its preseason football poll. The top 25 list releases has the University of Oregon listed in the top ten. Coach Mario Cristobal had recently touted the strength of the freshman recruiting class as one of the best […]
Fire Near Mapleton; New COVID-19 Case for Florence Area; City Lights Cinemas Back Open
Fire Near Mapleton The Oregon Department of Forestry liaison Jim Gersbach has told coast radio news that updates on the Sweet Creek Milepost 2 fire will be dependent on the ability of firefighters to find a moment to reach out to him. Gersbach says by tomorrow morning information should begin […]
Mapleton Ready For Distance Learning; OSP Releases Preliminary Information on Recovered Body; Gas Prices Steady; Covid Numbers; One Suspect Still At Large
Mapleton Ready For Distance Learning Mapleton School District is preparing for Comprehensive Distance Learning as is the Siuslaw School District. Superintendent for Mapleton Schools, Jodi O’mara, says teachers are meeting this week to prepare for orientation. She says one of the things that will be different this fall from last […]
Runner One-Ups Ulrich
Just days after Lindsey Ulrich set the record for the Oregon portion of the Pacific Crest Trail another woman has bested her time. 35 year old Eugene resident Emily Halnon completed the 455 mile journey in 7 days, 19 hours, and 23 minutes. Halnon raised $32,000 for rare cancer research […]




