Thursday morning’s fatal fire was likely caused by an errant cigarette. Siuslaw Valley Fire Marshall Sean Barrett said the blaze that claimed the life of 73-year old Cassandra Hinkle started on an outside deck where she was known to sit and smoke. In fact, Hinkle’s caregiver said the last time […]
Coast Radio News
New Zoning proposed for Coast Village
A public hearing this evening before the Florence Planning Commission will give residents the first real chance to comment on a proposal that will create a new zoning district specifically for Coast Village. Community Development Director Sandra Belson said […]
2nd Oregon News Minute from the AP
AP-OR–2nd NewsMinute,321 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press McLEAN, Va. (AP) – The family of an Oregon man who traveled to England by boat because of his apparent placement on the no-fly list says he has been released from custody in Britain. Michael Migliore, a Muslim […]
Johnson earns Athlete of the Week honors
Siuslaw football standout John Johnson is Coast Radio Sports’ Athlete of the week. The senior quarterback completed nine of 14 passes for 126 yards and one touchdown in Siuslaw’s season opening victory over the Junction City Tigers. He also rushed ten times for 65 yards and two touchdowns in his […]
1st Oregon News Minute from the AP
AP-OR–1st NewsMinute,332 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press HOOD RIVER, Ore. (AP) – Cooler westerly marine winds may provide more relief for firefighters trying to contain a wildfire on the north side of Mount Hood. Despite growing a few hundred acres to about 6,200, activity at […]
NW Sports from the AP
AP-NW–1st SportsMinute,333 Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports news from The Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) – Robinson Cano hit a three-run double, Mark Teixeira (teh-SHEHR’-uh) and Chris Dickerson homered and the New York Yankees rolled past Felix Hernandez and the Seattle Mariners 9-3 last night. New York […]
Oregon National Guard no longer 2nd string
Long gone are the days when members of the Oregon National Guard were weekend warriors who fought fires and floods. The terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, changed virtually everything about the Oregon National Guard. How they operate, how they train, how they deploy and how they are viewed. Most […]
Weather adds to weekend festivities
If they handed out Academy Awards for the Rods and Rhodies Classic Car Show over the weekend, the weather would have received one for the best supporting role Saturday. Temperatures neared 80 degrees and there was plenty of sunshine […]
Athlete of the Week
Brea Blankenship
The Sports Club, the Siuslaw News and Coast Radio Sports congratulate Brea Blankenship as this week’s Athlete of the Week. Brea’s personal record best of 19:41 flat in the 5000 meter run in the Warner Pacific XC Classic helped propel the Viking Ladies to a first place finish this past weekend trimming 27 seconds from her previous start and 25.5 seconds from her previous personal best.
Honorable Mention goes to Mia Collins who had 10 kills, 9 digs and a block last week’s win against Elmira.
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