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CrowdStrike Glitch Affects Hospitals Organizations worldwide were affected by the CrowdStrike update glitch by Microsoft from airlines to hotels, to gas stations and even hospital systems. PeaceHealth had to temporarily shut down some elective surgeries while they assessed the impact the update had affected their systems. According to information released […]
Interview with Cort Waggoner
Kale Jensen has “leapt” into the Siuslaw High School record book. The incoming Viking Junior competed at a recent “all-comers” meet in Eugene. Competing in the high jump he cleared six feet, two inches, putting him into a 5-way tie for ninth place in that category. His mark is also […]
Western Lane Fire and EMS takes delivery on new engine courtesy of the Oregon LegislatureThe Oregon Legislature approved a program in 2021 that provides new “wildland” fire engines to local departments across the state. One of those landed in Florence this week where it will make its home with Western […]
Football Teams from six other schools will be at Siuslaw’s Hans Petersen Field for a 7-on-7 tournament this afternoon. The host Vikings will be fielding two teams in the double elimination tournament. Two contests will take place, one at each end of the field, beginning at 4:30. The Viking Burger […]
A mainstay of the emergency medical community in Western Lane County is retiring this month. David Rossi began as a volunteer with the Mapleton Fire Department in 1982 where he was eventually instrumental in establishing the “Quick Response Team” for medical calls. Rossi started working part time as an EMT […]
MLB Chooses 4 More Ducks The Oregon Ducks had four players picked on day three of the MLB Draft. Catcher Bennett Thompson, outfielder Bryce Boettcher and pitchers Isaac Ayon and RJ Gordon. They join day two pick Brock Moore. Oregon State pitcher Bridger Holmes was selected by the LA Angels. […]
Two Arrested For Attempting to Steal Wire A suspicious power outage on Monday in the area of Siuslaw River Road and Richardson Upriver road caused employees with Blachly-Lane Electric to respond. Upon arrival at the site of the outage the employees notice a vehicle stuck in the mud and two […]
