National Public Lands Day The fourth Saturday in September has been set aside as “National Public Lands Day”. Day-use access fees are waived, and people are encouraged to get out and enjoy nature. This Saturday happens to be the fourth Saturday and Julia Johannes says there is more to it […]
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Viking Soccer; Viking Volleyball; Cross Country
Viking Soccer The Viking boys used their heads in last night’s matchup against Crosshill Christian/Jefferson. Kale Jensen, Ray Brito-Xilot and Sailor Jensen all scored on headers making for 3 of the 7 goals they would put in the net. They held their opponents to just one goal coming late in […]
Athlete of the Week – Week 3
AOTW
The Sports Club, the Siuslaw News and Coast Radio Sports congratulate junior football player Will Johnson as this week’s Athlete of the Week. Johnson had 15 carries for 183 yards and 3 touchdowns in Friday’s last second win against the defending 2 time state champion Cascade Christian. Honorable Mention goes […]
Gun Rumor Unfounded; Paving for Realignment Project; Speeding on Rhododendron
Gun Rumor Unfounded Rumors quickly ran through Siuslaw Middle School last week of a student that was planning on bringing a gun on the school property after being involved in a fight. The rumors spread to social media with several posts saying they heard of the story. The school sent […]
Despain Visits Florence; DEV-NW Grant; Parade Marshals
Despain Visits Florence The Republican candidate for the district 4 congressional seat was in Florence on Saturday to knock on doors and to speak with constituents. Monique DeSpain says she is a candidate that will stick up for Oregon and specifically Oregon law. A retired colonel in the US Air […]
Vikings Victorious; Mapleton Cross Country; Volleyball; Soccer; Beavers/Purdue
Vikings Victorious Siuslaw came from behind as time expired Friday night for a gritty 40-35 victory over Cascade Christian. The Viks had a 4th and goal with 3 seconds remaining, down by one point and Jr quarterback Micah Blankenship powered his way into the end zone as time expired. The […]
Vaccination; Information Requests; Library Events
Vaccination As the 2024-2025 respiratory virus season gets under way, statewide infectious disease experts urge everyone in Oregon to Risk Less. Do More. in alignment with a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) national vaccination campaign. Melissa Sutton, M.D., Oregon Health Authority (OHA) medical director for respiratory viral pathogens says immunizations […]