Coronation Kicks Off 112th Rhododendron Festival Excitement filled the air last night as the beginning of the 112th Rhododendron Festival kicked off with the crowning of the King of the coast and Queen Rhododendron.  The crowd was wild as the announcements were made by Siuslaw News’ Ned Hickson. (Ned Hickson) […]

New Urgent Care Planned McKenzie Primary Care Associates has been acquired by Nova Health.  Nova health has been operating in Lane County and Roseburg over the past decade with several facilities under the names of Eugene Urgent Care, Roseburg Urgent Care, Prime Care Partners and Atlas Physical Therapy.  The addition […]

Click It or Ticket The Florence Police Department will be participating in a statewide Click it or Ticket enforcement push beginning next Monday and going through the Memorial Day Weekend.  In partnership with other county and state agencies the Florence Police want to ensure the message of driver safety through […]

U.S. Coast Guard Rescue It took the U.S. Coast Guard about three hours to tow a disabled boat back to Florence on Saturday.  The Marauder a 32 foot boat reported in the morning that they were taking on water and their bilge pumps were unresponsive.  The coast guard dispatched a […]

Softball and Baseball Close Out Today The Siuslaw Vikings close out their softball and baseball seasons this afternoon with double headers in Florence.   The Lady Viks will host the Pirate Girls for two softball games at Siuslaw High School.  The Boys will host Marshfield for dual baseball games at Jiggs […]

Fire Ban Imposed Dry windy conditions have prompted the Lane Fire Defense Board and the Oregon Department of forestry to temporarily impose a burning ban for Lane County beginning today and continuing for at least a week.  Warmer temperatures in the forecast make for an even higher risk as today’s […]