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Hospital Nutrition Guidelines Tighten New federal hospital nutrition guidelines are drawing mixed responses from rural hospitals in Oregon. The Department of Health and Human Services says the changes are meant to improve long-term health by reducing processed foods, sugary drinks and refined grains, while emphasizing whole grains and vegetables. Virginia […]
Siuslaw Golf Siuslaw sophomore Mason Wright led the Vikings at the Spartan Invitational, shooting an 84 Wednesday at Tokatee Golf Course. Senior Micah Blankenship followed with a 94 as Siuslaw placed seventh overall. On the girls side, freshman Lily Lewis carded a 122 to lead the Lady Vikings at the […]
Oregon Senators Push Back on Latest Executive Order Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden are joining more than 30 Senate Democrats in pushing back against a recent executive order from President Trump involving the U.S. Postal Service. In a letter to USPS leadership, the senators argue the order […]
Florence Police Catch Robber in the Act On April 17th, just before midnight, Florence Police responded to a reported alarm at the Buy2 Market on Highway 101. When officers arrived, they found an open window on the side of the closed business and observed a man inside the building. Police […]
Athlete of the Week The Sports Club and Coast Radio Sports congratulate sophomore runner Henry Stone as this week’s Athlete of the Week. Stone won the 3000-meter race at Saturday’s Roseburg Twilight Invitational with a personal best time of 8:50.50. One of the top ten times in Siuslaw Viking History. […]
Siuslaw Track and Field Siuslaw sophomore Henry Stone raced into the school’s top 10 all‑time Saturday, winning the 3,000 meters at the Roseburg Twilight Invitational in a personal‑best eight minutes, 59.50 seconds. Senior Thomas Morgan claimed the 100 meters, while Lady Vikings junior Aidell Cadet swept the high jump and […]
Reedsport Woman Charged with Murder A Reedsport woman is in custody on murder charges following a fatal house fire Thursday night. Douglas County 911 received a report of a structure fire shortly before eleven p.m. in the twenty‑seven‑thousand block of Lower Smith River Road. Callers reported people unaccounted for and […]
League Play Opens Siuslaw opened Far West League play with a loss Thursday, falling ten‑nothing to South Umpqua. The Vikings were limited to two hits, singles by Micah Blankenship and Michael Fitzsimmons. Siuslaw looks to bounce back today, hosting South Umpqua for a doubleheader starting at three o’clock. 2:45 pregame […]
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