Plover Nesting Season Beachgoers along the Oregon coast are being reminded—it’s western snowy plover nesting season. From March 15 through September 15, restrictions are in place along 40 miles of shoreline to protect the threatened shorebirds. Officials say visitors should stay on wet sand, avoid roped-off areas, and follow posted […]

Executive Order Could Affect Oregon Logging The Trump administration’s recent executive order, entitled “Immediate Expansion of American Timber Production,” calls on federal land managers to ramp up timber production to protect the country’s national and economic security. Oregon is the top producer of softwood lumber in the country, so the […]

University District Hospital Up for Sale Since closing PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center at University District in December 2023, PeaceHealth has focused on expanding services in Lane County. In March, construction begins on a new inpatient rehabilitation hospital near RiverBend, nearly doubling capacity and introducing the region’s first traumatic brain […]

Head of School Resigns The Whitmore Classical Academy had a setback on Friday.  Siuslaw Valley Charter School Board President released a letter announcing the resignation of their Head of Schools, Arturo Ruelas.  Ruelas was hired late last year to lead the school under high praise from the board.  King said […]

Volunteers Needed Volunteers are being sought to help prepare and serve lunch three times a week at the Florence Senior and Activity Center.  Melisa Andrion says they serve lunch Monday, Wednesday, and Friday each week. “I always need volunteers for kitchen or dining room and also for Meals on Wheels Delivery.” […]

HYAK Expansion The expansion of high speed internet in the form of fiber contintues throughout the Siuslaw Region.  Hyak CEO Robbie Wright says the latest addition to the network is Mapleton. “so Mapleton has historically been very underserved from an internet perspective and so Mapleton we have the first folks […]

Viking Recognition Several Vikings were recognized for their achievements this week in basketball.  Chaz Edblom and Gave DeLeon were named to the first team all-league and Michael Felkins was named second team with Justin Allen getting a nod as honorable mention.  For the ladies it was Macy McNeil for second […]

Sharpe to Serve as Grand Marshal The Florence Area Chamber of Commerce has announced that longtime community figure Wayne Sharpe will serve as Grand Marshal for the 118th annual Florence Rhododendron Festival Parade on May 18. Sharpe’s extensive involvement includes hosting Coast Radio’s morning show, covering Siuslaw Vikings sports, and […]