Ballots Mailed Voters in Oregon should begin receiving their ballots for the November 8th General Election as early as today or even tomorrow. More than 270-thousand ballots for Lane County voters were turned over to the US Postal Service Thursday. Voters in Southwest Oregon will choose someone other than Democrat […]
Local News
Florence Man Arrested in Hit and Run; Veterans Day Parade; Journalist to Speak
Florence Man Arrested in Hit and Run An anonymous tip last week led police in Corvallis to a vehicle of interest in a hit and run that left a pedestrian with traumatic injuries near the Oregon State University campus last month. 47-year old Kenneth Kreitz of Florence was arrested Tuesday […]
Viking Soccer; Viking Volleyball; Mapleton Volleyball
Viking Soccer The Siuslaw Viking soccer team went up against East Linn Christian last night. The Vikings kept the ball on the Eagles side of the field for most of the first half. Ray Brito Xilot scored first for the Viks to take a 1-0 lead. The eagles responded late […]
Siuslaw Volleyball; Viking Soccer; Viking Cross Country; Mapleton Volleyball
Siuslaw Volleyball The Siuslaw Viking Volleyball team hosted Sisters last night at Glen Butler Court. The Vikings were defeated in straight sets. They will finish out the regular season tomorrow night at home against Pleasant Hill. Viking Soccer Viking Soccer is on the field today. The boys will be at […]
Mapleton School Board; Tax Statements; Gas Prices Drop; PeaceHealth Receives Accolades; Air Quality
Mapleton School Board This evening the Mapleton School Board will review proposed revisions to school policies regarding the administration of medications to students by school staff. The changes are in response to recent changes in state law and other recommendations by the Oregon School Boards Association. Other topics up for […]
Athlete of the Week; Viking Soccer
Athlete of the Week The Sports Club, the Siuslaw News and Coast Radio Sports congratulate senior Mapleton volleyball standout Helen Burruss as this week’s Athlete of the Week. Helen was a key player in Mapleton’s defeat of Siletz Valley in a tight match. Helen closed out the 4th set coming […]
Last Day to Register; Weather Changes Coming; LRP Production; Healthy Holiday Options
Last Day to Register Today is the deadline to register to vote in Oregon. Oregonians can register either in person, online before midnight or via the mail, which must be postmarked by today. Oregon is one of eight states where elections are conducted entirely by mail. Ballots will start going […]
Viking Football; Sailor Football; Viking Volleyball; Cross Country; Beavers Win; Viking Soccer
Viking Football The Siuslaw Viking improved to 5-2 on the season after defeating the North Marion Huskies on Friday night on the road. The Vikings pulled out all the stops in the 54-12 win. Sailor Football Mapleton got their second win of the season in 6 man football. The Sailors […]




