Dry Season Causes Burn Ban Continuance It has been a fairly dry summer season as Coastal Oregon goes.  And dozens of wildfires throughout the state have stressed firefighting resources.  The Oregon Department of Forestry decided last week to extend the Summer burning ban until this Saturday, October 7th.  Sean Barrett […]

Governor Proclaims Community Bank Week Recognizing the important role community banks play in stimulating the local economy, Governor Brown announced a Community Bank Week that celebrates the contributions of local banking.  Oregon Pacific Bank President, Ron Green, says one of the benefits of community banking is the dedication the banks […]

Coast Needs Weather Station If you have ever heard a weather forecast for the central Oregon coast and wondered why it is Eugene is saying something different than your local station there may be a very good reason for that.  American Meteorlogical Fellow Dr. Paul Ruescher says it is because […]

Details on HB2597 We reported on the new distracted driving law that goes into effect this Sunday, but we asked Florence police Chief Tom Turner to spell out some of the unsure aspects of House bill 2597.  Chief Turner told Coast Radio news that one of the most important things […]

Wyden Touts Bi-Partisan Efforts Democratic Oregon Senator Ron Wyden says the decision for several republican senators to not vote to repeal the Affordable Care Act means that the Senate can finally get back to working together to on a real plan to fix the current plan. “The Senate now has […]

Setback for Viking Football It is a move that has the health and safety of the students in mind.  This Friday evening the Siuslaw Vikings will not be taking the field against the number one ranked North Bend Bull Dogs after a tough week on the grid iron for the […]

OCHS Meeting Heated The Thursday meeting of the Oregon coast Humane Society included a lot of contentious speech from both members of the Board and audience members.  According to the Siuslaw News board members announced some unfavorable changes including volunteers  taking animals to the beach for walks.  The Siuslaw News […]

Hawkins to Replace Retiring Yecny Peace Health has announced a new Chief Administrative Officer for Peace Harbor Medical center.  Jason Hawkins will be taking over the reins for Rick Yecny who will be retiring later this year.  Hawkins has most recently been the CEO for Fulton County Medical Center in […]