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Viking Victory Siuslaw sophomore quarterback Jericho Lake threw six touchdown passes Friday, leading the Vikings to a 48-10 Homecoming win over Brookings-Harbor at Hans Petersen Field. The victory clinched a 3A state playoff berth for fifth-ranked Siuslaw, now 6-2 overall and 4-0 in district play. The Vikings host Coquille this […]
SNAP Benefits Affect 18% The U-S Department of Agriculture says it lacks the funding and legal authority to continue SNAP benefits past October 31st without a federal budget resolution. But a coalition of 225 Oregon community organizations says that isn’t true. David Wieland, with Partners for a Hunger-Free Oregon, says […]
Viking Football The Siuslaw Vikings will face Brookings Harbor in football this evening. It could potentially be a mud bath for both teams as well as the homecoming court. Tonight is homecoming for the Vikings. Coast Radio will cover the action beginning at 6:45 for the pregame and kickoff is […]
Rural Health Programs in Funding Danger Oregon is in the process of applying for funds from the Rural Health Transformation Program, a federal program created under the Trump administration’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act to improve health care in rural communities. Clare Pierce Wrobel, director of health policy and analytics […]
Football Homecoming The Siuslaw Viking Football team is heading into the final two weeks of the season entering tomorrow night’s matchup against Brookings Harbor undefeated in league play. The game is also Siuslaw’s homecoming, which coach Sam Johnson says historically has been a distraction for his players. Brookings Harbor has […]
New Scam for Businesses Several Florence businesses have reported receiving scam emails pretending to be from the City of Florence. The email, titled “Important Update – City of Florence Oregon Business Owners,” appears legitimate but includes a link claiming to contain updated documentation. City officials confirm it is not an […]
Volleyball League Win Siuslaw Volleyball picked up their first league win last night in four sets at Glide, with scores of 25-14, 15-25, 25-17, and 25-23. The Vikings played strong defense, blocked well, and served aggressively. Stella Duman led with 18 kills, Kylee Stinger added 11 kills and 3 aces, […]
OHA Reports Deficiencies in Student Health A new report from the Oregon Health Authority reveals that more than one in five Oregon eighth- and 11th-graders had unmet mental or physical health needs in 2022. Students cited barriers such as lack of insurance, long wait times, and stigma around seeking help. […]
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