Local News

Vikings Slip into First

The Siuslaw Vikings had the night off last night, but still managed to grab a share of the Far West Volleyball lead.  That’s because the Sutherlin Bulldogs upset the Marshfield Pirates in four games, leaving the Pirates with a 5-1 record… matching the Vikings.  In the other two Far West […]

3rd Oregon News Minute from the AP

AP-OR–3rd NewsMinute/228 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press AURORA, Ore. (AP) — A sailor from Oregon was one of two people killed in the crash of a Navy helicopter Sunday in the Red Sea. The Defense Department says 32-year-old Chief Warrant Officer Jonathon S. Gibson of […]

2nd Oregon News Minute from the AP

Date: 09/25/2013 09:29 AM AP-OR–2nd NewsMinute/224 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press   PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – Lightning struck a Spokane-bound Alaska Airlines flight last night, soon after leaving Portland International Airport. Airline spokeswoman Nancy Trott told The Oregonian the turboprop continued to function normally but […]

NW Sports from the AP

Date: 09/25/2013 04:59 AM AP-NW–SportsMinute/390 Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports news from The Associated Press   SEATTLE (AP) – Justin Smoak hit a three-run homer in the fifth inning and the Seattle Mariners beat Kansas City 4-0 last night, putting the Royals’ postseason hopes in serious […]

1st Oregon News Minute from the AP

Date: 09/25/2013 03:59 AM AP-OR–1st NewsMinute/285 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press   SALEM, Ore. (AP) – Members of the public can speak to key state lawmakers tomorrow and Friday about issues to be considered in a special session of the Legislature. Gov. John Kitzhaber has […]

Viking Volleyball posts 10th win

Viking Volleyball Siuslaw Volleyball played with consistency last night, downing the Reedsport Braves 25-15; 25-15; and 25-18 in a non-league contest in Florence.  Ashlee Cole and Elyssa Rose led the Viks with nine kills each… Brittany long had eight digs, one kill and 16 assists. Athlete of the Week Viking […]