COVID-19 Testing There is a COVID-19 testing facility set up today at the Florence Events Center. Assistant City Manager Megan Messmer on Monday said people are still showing up for testing even as Florence has had no reported cases in 10 days. Today’s testing event will be from 10 until […]
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Commissioner Contends Lack of Integrity; Another Booster Possible; Volunteers Needed; COVID-19 Update
Commissioner Contends Lack of Integrity Current Lane County commissioner Jay Bozievich is steadfast in his accusation that Lane County Budget Committee Member and current candidate for Lane County commissioner Dawn Lesley lied when asked about voting to raise commissioners salaries. When asked at a recent forum in Mapleton whether or […]
Athlete of the Week; College Baseball
Athlete of the Week The Sports Club, the Siuslaw News and Coast Radio Sports Congratulate senior Viking Baseball Player Isaac Garza. Isaac Pitched 5 innings against Coquille facing 20 batters and striking out 7 while holding the Red Devils to no runs. On offense he had 2 hits, 3 RBI’s […]
1 Dead – 1 Missing; Former Siuslaw Coach Passes; No New COVID-19: Florence; Flu Rates Dip Slightly; Reedsport Chief Suspended
1 Dead – 1 Missing U.S.Coast Guard was called to a mayday request early Saturday morning. the fishing vessel the White Swan III was taking on water according to the boat’s master 68 year old Mike Morgan. The boat was approximately 35 miles off the coast of Florence. U.S. Coast […]
Viking Sports; Mapleton Track; OSU; UO
Viking Sports The Siuslaw Vikings on Friday hosted the Coquille Red Devils. Freshman Joel Sissel started for the Vikings with 2 innings pitched. He faced 7 batters striking out 3. Isaac Garza relieved Sissell and faced 20 striking out 7 allowing no runs and 5 hits. Every Siuslaw player got […]
Community Foundation Doles Out Grants; COVID Update; Lighthouse Birthday; Show and Shine; Call for Artists
Community Foundation Doles Out Grants Western Lane Community Foundation released the recipients for its 2021/2022 grant cycle. WLCF President Sandy Kuhlman announced that 21 non-profit organizations will receive more than $64,500 in grants. Several organizations received grants of $5000 including Nurturely a perinatal program in Eugene that supports infants and […]
Beavers/Cal; Ducks/Trojans; Siuslaw Baseball; Mapleton Track and Field
Beavers/Cal The Oregon State Beavers begin a three game series this evening against Cal. The games will be broadcast on KCFM beginning at 5:30 this evening. game two will be tomorrow at 1:30 and Sunday’s game will begin at 11:30. Ducks/Trojans The Oregon Ducks will also be facing a California […]
Pole Vault Event Yesterday morning volunteers set up for a special Pole Vault competition. Bay Street was closed between Maple and Laurel as student athletes from several school competed. Junior Olympic gold medalist Addison Kleinke was featured at the event. Kleinke cleared 13’1” at the Junior Olympics. She attends Willamette […]




