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Remains Identified; Body Recovered; Some Funding Breakdowns; Newport Seafood & Wine Festival; Suspect Apprehended; Numbers Computed

Remains Identified The Human remains discovered in a deep precipice southeast of Yachats has been identified.  Dustin Jay Steyding of Yachats had gone missing in July of 2023.  He had left work on a day in Late July, but was not reported missing until a month later.  Steyding had been […]

Boats on the Siuslaw

SVCS Says Time to Move Forward; City Council Work Session; Orcas Endangered; Flower Baskets; Gas Prices

SVCS Says Time to Move Forward The Siuslaw Valley Charter School board yesterday released a statement addressing the letter of intent that has been at the center of discussion between them and the 97J school board. It says that though they believe they have adequately addressed the concerns of the […]

Florence Home & Garden Show

2024 Florence Home & Garden Show 26th Annual Demonstrations – Landscape Designs – Vendor Exhibits – Tastings – Prizes & Giveaways  Friday, March 1st: Noon – 6pm Saturday, March 2nd: 10am – 6pm Admission: $2 Adults $1 Children (12 & under) Free Admission Saturday, March 2nd from 4 to 6pm! Location: Florence Events Center […]

Mapleton Mountain West Champs; Vikings End Season; Sailor Girls Baskteball; Siuslaw Wrestling

Mapleton Mountain West Champs The Mapleton Sailors wrapped up the Mountain West League championship on Saturday defeating Triangle Lake 62-34.  Senior Keevyn Walker led the team with 17 followed by freshman Roenin Barrows with 14.  Keevyn Walker was named league MVP while junior Dom Stewart was awarded defensive player of […]

Boats on the Siuslaw

Charter School Organizers Frustrated; Health Fair; Business Changing Locations; Public Art Selections Made; PTA Talent Show

Charter School Organizers Frustrated The already two year process in establishing a Charter School in Florence can be summed up by board members of the Siuslaw Valley Charter School.  Frustration.  Kay King says time after time they feel as if they have met the requirements set forth by the 97J […]