Author: George Henry

Baring the Bears; Vaping Ban Halted; Cyclists Comes Through Florence; Public Arts Committee; Focus Group

Baring the Bears Bears are fattening up for the winter months, and while there has not necessarily been an increase in the number of bears, there has been an increased awareness of them with modern day technology like “Ring” cameras and other security monitoring.  As Halloween approaches, Coast Radio has […]

Florence/Eugene Route a “Go”; High Surf Danger; Mental Health Crisis Team; Oktoberfest for Yachats

Eugene/Florence Route Funded The State Transportation Improvement Fund (STIF) is slated to provide funding for the bus route that will connect Florence and Eugene.  Lane Council of Governments applied for the funds in February. LCOG along with the Confederated Tribes of the Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians will receive […]

Soccer Stays Undefeated:

Soccer Finishes Undefeated The Siuslaw Vikings soccer team has completed its first season undefeated.  Last night in Newport the team went up against Newport and fought to a 2-2 tie.  Siuslaw trailed 2-1 going into the second half and tied it up on a penalty kick.  The Vikings then held […]

Siuslaw Bridge and Sealion

Shadow Day for Students; Weather Spotter Training; Gas Still Going Up; School Pantry in Need

Shadow Day for Students The City of Florence Community and Economic Development Committee will learn about a special shadow day bringing together students and professionals to help shed light on the job opportunities that are possible in Florence.  At their meeting at 3:30 this Thursday the committee will hear from […]