Local News

Phone Lines Still Down; Voter Registration; Drop in Medicare Assistance Requests; COVID-19 Updates; Prices Still High Despite Oil Prices

Phone Lines Still Down Last week Century Link customers in the area around Kingwood and Rhododendron lost phone and internet services after several lines were severed during an installation of preliminary fiber optic tubing.  In a post responding to public comment on the mishap, Robbie Wright, with HYAK, the company […]

NFL Draft Final Picks

Three more ducks join Justin Herbert in the NFL Draft.  In the fourth round Linebacker Troy Dye was selected by the Minnesota Vikings.  Guard Shane Lemieux was selected in the 5th round by the New York Giants and Center Jake Hanson went to the Green Bay Packers in the 6th […]

Second Lane County Death From COVID-19 Reported

A second suspected death in Lane County from the coronavirus was reported by Lane County Health Officials.  The 59 year old male died last night in the hospital.  He suffered from pre-existing medical conditions and was from the Eugene/Springfield area.  That brings the death toll in Oregon to 84. 2,679 […]

Siuslaw Bridge and Sealion

New COVID-19 Related Deaths; Surgery to Reopen; State Money Becoming Available for Business and Worker Relief; Enforcement Suspension Extended; Shooting Reported

New COVID-19 Related Deaths The state of Oregon has now tested more than 44 thousand people for the coronavirus.  New numbers out yesterday have moved the total number of confirmed cases to 2,127.  50 cases have been reported in Lane County and all but four of those cases have been […]

Port of Siuslaw

Herbert to Chargers

Oregon Duck QB Justin Herbert will get to begin his pro football career on the west coast.  Herbert was chosen 6th overall yesterday by the Los Angeles Chargers.  Herbert told media during a zoom conference that he is excited for the opportunity to play in LA.  Herbert should get the […]