Justice Package In response to increasing federal threats to immigrant communities, including cuts to food assistance and deportations, a coalition of over one hundred community organizations is urging Oregon’s lawmakers to pass the 2025 Immigrant Justice Package. It includes five bills that would provide Oregon’s immigrant families access to things […]
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Athlete of the Week; Baseball Regionals
Athlete of the Week The Sports Club and Coast Radio Sports congratulate junior Track and field standout Kale Jensen as this week’s Athlete of the Week. Kale dominated his events this past week at the 3A District Championships taking the 110 meter hurdles with a PR time of 15.92 and […]
Hotel Update; Labor and Delivery Woes; Hazardous Waste Disposal
Hotel Update The proposed Wyndham Microtel hotel on Quince Street in Florence is moving closer to reality. Developer Matt Braun of Braun Hospitality is expected to provide a progress update at this Wednesday’s Florence Urban Renewal Agency meeting. Braun recently said they’ve secured $2.33 million from nine investors and are […]
Viking Track and Field; Ducks Lose; Mapleton/Elmira Softball
Viking Track and Field The Siuslaw Vikings are sending a strong contingent of 19 athletes—13 boys and six girls—to the OSAA 3A State Track and Field Championships at Hayward Field in Eugene, beginning Thursday, May 25. Five Vikings qualified in a team-high four events: Justin Allen, Aidell Cadet, Michael Felkins, […]
Gazebo Work; FRAA Survey; Offices Closed; FURA to Hear Hotel Update
Gazebo Work The City of Florence is moving forward with replacing the aging gazebo at Old Town Park on Bay Street. Originally installed in 1989, the current structure has weathered decades of coastal exposure and is showing significant wear, including dry rot. Public Works staff began removal of the gazebo […]
Memorial Day Service; Rhody Wrap Up; Dunes Activity; Soroptimist Event
Memorial Day Service A Memorial Day ceremony will be held next Monday in Florence to honor those who died in service to the country. Richard Lewis with the Disabled American Veterans, Florence Chapter, says the observance is an important tradition. “Since 1775, men and women have been laying their lives […]
Viking Honors; Day One – Track and Field; Ducks Win
Viking Honors The Siuslaw Vikings were well-represented on the All-League Baseball teams this season, landing five players with league honors. Catcher Jacob Mann earned First Team All-League recognition, while infielder Max Reynolds also made First Team — his third straight year receiving the honor. Joel Sissel was named Second Team […]
Election Results; Additional Results; Travel Season; Eugene Juveniles Arrested for Murder
Election Results Three seats on the Siuslaw School Board have been decided following Tuesday’s election. Adrian Pollut unseated incumbent John Barnett in Position 2, while Position 4 incumbent Maureen Miltenberger retained her seat over challenger Dennis King. Tom Posegate defeated Maygan Hiatt for the open Position 6 seat. All three […]
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