More on “Shots Fired” The Lane County Sheriff’s Office released more details about a report of a person firing a weapon inside a house on Rustic Lane north of Florence. A 9-1-1 call came in shortly after 7 AM Saturday morning that an intoxicated male was shooting a gun inside […]
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Athlete of the Week; Honorable Mention; Viking Golf
Athlete of the Week The Sports Club, the Siuslaw News and Coast Radio Sports congratulate senior right hander Noah Dotson as this week’s Athlete of the Week. In addition to a hit and an RBI, Noah pitched a complete game on Saturday against Coquille facing 27 batters and allowing only […]
Mask Mandate Ends; Shots Fired; Budget Meeting: Siuslaw School Board; New Farmers Market Location
Mask Mandate Ends The Mask Mandate for hospital settings ended today and hospitals are now at liberty to drop the masks. Joe Waltasi with PeaceHealth had initially said that they had not decided whether or not to drop the masks in their hospitals, but on Saturday he confirmed that it […]
Viking Baseball; College Baseball
Viking Baseball The Siuslaw Viking baseball team has begun the season 6-1 with the win on Saturday against Coquille. The Vikings trailed 2-1 after 5 ½ innings. In the bottom of the 6th inning Jordan Pitcher hit a fly ball to the outfield with runners on second and third. Max […]
Coast Radio Upgrades; New Culinary Program; ODOT Advisory Council; OHA/Americorps
Coast Radio Upgrades It has been over a year since the process began of upgrading the coverage of Coast Radio along the coast. Along with new transmitters serving KCST 106.9 and KCFM 104.1, a new antenna location atop a 140 foot tower and a move of the 103.1 signal in […]
Viking Baseball/Softball; College Baseball
Viking Baseball/Softball Weather could be an issue, but both Siuslaw Baseball and Siuslaw softball are slated to face Coquille tomorrow. The girls will be on the mound here in Florence for a 12:30 first pitch and the boys will be hosting Coquille for a 12:15 pre-game on KCST and a […]
Pole Vault Competition; Siuslaw Softball; Thompson Added to AAA Roster
Pole Vault Competition The second annual pole vault competition in old town had a sunny day for its event. People gathered on the streets of Old Town to view the event. Addison Kleinke who scored record in the pole vault for 13’6” last year failed to qualify for 12’. Team […]
HB 5019 Signed Into Law; TSP Open House; WLFEA Budget Committee; Arrest in Regional Break-ins
HB 5019 Signed Into Law Yesterday Governor Tina Kotek signed House Bill 5019 into law. The bill contains significant policy changes and investments intended to address Oregon’s housing needs. And provides approximately 20 million dollars to expand and strengthen the Oregon Department of Human Services Youth Experiencing Homelessness Program. The […]