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Burn Season on Hold Lane County residents are being reminded that fire season is still in effect, despite recent rain and cooler temperatures. The Oregon Department of Forestry, along with the Lane Fire Defense Board, says current conditions suggest fire season could continue until at least mid-October. That means backyard […]
Athlete of the Week The Sports Club and Coast Radio Sports Congratulate junior Viking Trenton Harer as this week’s Athlete of the Week. On offense Trenton grabbed a TD pass and kicked 3 extra points and had 8 tackles on defense, a pass deflection and an onside kick recovery in […]
Oyster Big Economy Potential for Coast The oyster industry in Oregon is dominated by a non-native species, but a new report finds cultivating native oysters as well as other shellfish and seaweed that are from the region would benefit coastal ecosystems and economies. The Spatial Assessment for Mariculture Suitability looked […]
Vikings Dominate Bulldogs The Siuslaw Vikings put their foot on the accelerator Friday night and never let off, closing out pre-league football with a 66-18 win over Creswell. After the Bulldogs scored first, Siuslaw answered with four touchdowns and led 30-12 after one quarter, then stretched the advantage to 52-12 […]
Mapleton Water District Town Hall Mapleton residents will have an opportunity next month to discuss the future of the community’s water and sewer infrastructure. The Mapleton Water District is holding a town hall October 12th as the district looks at infrastructure needs, funding, and the cost of maintaining and improving […]
Volleyball Battle The Siuslaw Vikings volleyball team battled back twice Thursday at Sutherlin but came up just short in a five-set thriller. The Bulldogs won 25-20, 20-25, 25-19, 14-25, and 15-13 after rallying late in the final set. Stella Duman led Siuslaw with 13 kills and 25 digs. The Vikings […]
DHS Asks for Update Income Information The Oregon Department of Human Services is asking about 11,000 Oregonians receiving SNAP or TANF benefits to provide updated income information by September 28th as part of an effort to improve payment accuracy. ODHS began mailing notices September 16th. Officials say people who receive […]
Coach’s Poll OSAA has released its latest statewide Class 4A and 3A football coach’s polls following Week Three of the regular season. The weekly polls are based on votes from varsity head coaches across Oregon and are intended to generate interest and discussion. The coach’s polls do not affect the […]
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