Maxwell Award Oregon State running back Anthony Hankerson and quarterback Maalik Murphy have been named to the Maxwell Award preseason watch list, recognizing the top player in college football. Hankerson rushed for over 1,000 yards and 15 touchdowns in 2024, while Murphy, a transfer from Duke, threw for nearly 3,000 […]
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Child Car Concerns; Water Safety; Farm Tour
Child Car Concerns Child care remains a major concern for Florence families, and Oregon Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden are pushing for federal action. They’ve cosponsored the Child Care for Working Families Act—a bill aimed at making child care more affordable, expanding access, and raising wages for child care […]
Em Take Series; OSAA Moratorium Week
Em Take Series The Eugene Emeralds shut out the Vancouver Canadians 1-0, securing a series win by taking five of seven games on the road. It marked Eugene’s fifth straight series victory in the second half, improving their record to 23-7. The lone run came in the 7th when Jakob […]
Microgrids For Small Communities; Mussel Harvesting; New Law Allows Small Business to Access State Contracts
Microgrids For Small Communities Oregon Governor Tina Kotek has signed into law the first set of statewide policies in the country supporting community-owned microgrids. Microgrids are local, self-contained energy systems that use renewable energy sources, such as wind or solar power. Dylan Kruse of Sustainable Northwest, a nonprofit involved in […]
Shrine Game Saturday; Ems Split Double Header
Shrine Game Saturday Former Siuslaw Vikings football standouts Max Reynolds and Joel Sissel will take the field this Saturday in the East-West All-Star Shrine Game at Bulldog Memorial Stadium in Baker City. Kickoff is at 7 p.m., with live streaming available on EOAlive.tv via Facebook and Roku. The weeklong event […]
Wildfire Suppression Funds; Douglas County Receives Disaster Funds; National Night Out; Funds for Unsheltered
Wildfire Suppression Funds Governor Tina Kotek signed House Bill 3940 into law yesterday, securing bipartisan support for $150 million in wildfire suppression and $117 million in prevention and resilience funding. The bill creates a dedicated fund for large wildfires, reducing delays in emergency response and payments to firefighters. Kotek praised […]
Ems Up 2 in Series; Jagoe Makes Way for Change
Ems Up 2 in Series The Eugene Emeralds defeated the Vancouver Canadians 4-1 Wednesday night, taking a 2-0 series lead with five games remaining over the next four days. Eugene has now won 20 of their last 25 games to start the second half and holds a 5.5-game lead in […]
Power of Florence; Advisory Team Named for Charter School; Striping
Power of Florence The Power of Florence returns this Saturday with a full day of community service, organized by Siuslaw student leaders Luka and Gia Flossi, with help from their mom, Vanessa. The event, now in its 15th year, features six volunteer projects across Florence. Things kick off at 9 […]
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