Author: George Henry

Sides Disagree on Old Growth Logging Plans; Fall Burning Delayed Again; Holiday Tasting; Theme for Rhody Days Announced

Sides Disagree on Old Growth Logging Plans In Oregon, the debate over logging intensifies as environmental groups challenge a Bureau of Land Management project to cut down centuries-old trees in the coastal range. Proponents argue that revenue from logging is essential for local services, but conservationists warn about the ecological […]

Sports: 10-10-24

Viking Soccer Today at 4:30 the Siuslaw Boy’s soccer team will be in East Linn for a matchup. East Linn is 2-6 on the season and 1-4 in league play. The Siuslaw girls will be in Sisters to face the 5-3 outlaws.  That game will begin at 5pm. Viking Volleyball […]

Athlete of the Week; Honorable Mention; Viking Soccer

Athlete of the Week The Sports Club, the Siuslaw News and Coast Radio Sports congratulate senior Siuslaw Harrier Clayton Wilson as this week’s Athlete of the Week who finished second in Saturday’s Woahink Lake XC Invitational.  Clayton holds the third fastest time for the 5000 meter in Siuslaw History and […]

News: 10/8/2024

Smoke and Haze There have been several reports of a smoke odor and haze in the area. According to Western Lane Fire and EMS Chief Michael Schick, it appears the smoke is coming from Central Oregon. Fortunately, there are no reported fires in the immediate area. However, the DEQ is […]

Siuslaw River Bridge

Council Meeting; Measure 118; Mushroom Festival

Council Meeting The Florence City Council is considering approval of Resolution No. 22, Series 2024, which would allow the City to apply for a grant from the Oregon Department of Aviation to fund airport improvements.  The Oregon Department of Aviation has opened the 2024-2025 Critical Oregon Airport Relief (COAR) Grant […]