West Lane Tourism Boost Tourism spending in West Lane County, including Florence, surged by 10.7% in 2024, reaching $287.5 million, according to the latest Travel Oregon report. This growth reflects a strong post-pandemic rebound, with visitors drawn to the region’s coastal attractions and natural beauty. Countywide, travel spending exceeded $1.1 […]
Author: George Henry
Sports May 14, 2025
Senior Night The Siuslaw Vikings baseball team honored seniors Max Reynolds, Joel Sissel, and Chris Duffy Tuesday before falling to Glide, 8-5. The Wildcats scored five runs in the second and outhit Siuslaw 12-5. Reynolds had two runs and three steals, while Sissel doubled and scored. The Vikings close their […]
Rhody Days; OPRD Looking for Volunteers; Gas Pricing and Travel
Rhody Days The 118th annual Rhododendron Festival begins with the opening of the Davis Carnival tomorrow afternoon. The Carnival hours could be in flux as weather and crowds may determine how late they stay open. Sunday the carnival will wrap up at 8pm. the weekend is filled with activities including […]
Athlete of the Week; Honorable Mention; Viking Baseball/Softball; Viking Golf
Athlete of the Week The Sports Club and Coast Radio Sports congratulate Clayton Wilson as this week’s Athlete of the Week. This past weekend at the Marist Track Classic, Clayton set another Siuslaw High School record, this time in the 3000 meters with a personal record time of 8:28.89. this […]
Floodplain Management; Tourist Season Begins; Return Your Ballots; Crash Reporting; Lutheran Church Marks 75th Anniversary
Floodplain Management The City of Florence is updating its floodplain management code to comply with FEMA’s new model code, required by July under the Endangered Species Act and related legal settlements. A special meeting will be held Tuesday, May 20th at 5:30 PM at the Florence Events Center to inform […]
Track and Field; College Baseball; Siuslaw Golf
Track and Field Siuslaw’s depth powered the Vikings to top finishes at Saturday’s Marist Track Classic in Eugene. The boys took first place, led by two individual champions, while the girls finished second with one event winner. Reedsport transfer Clayton Wilson set a new school record in the 3,000 meters, […]
King and Queen Chosen; Nominations Closed; Budget and Planning Commission
King and Queen Chosen Saturday night’s coronation held all the pomp and circumstance that was anticipated as the City of Florence gets ready to kick off the busiest week of the tourist season with the 118th annual Rhododendron Festival. The newly appointed Queen Rhododendron and King of the Coast are […]
Sports
Sports It is a busy weekend for Siuslaw Track and field participants. Today athletes will be competing in the Almost Varsity Invitational at Siuslaw High School then will travel tomorrow to Marist High School in Eugene for the Marist Track Classic. Competition begins at 4pm today and tomorrow at 10 […]
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