Local News

Football Homecoming; Volleyball; Senior Night for Soccer

Football Homecoming The Siuslaw Viking Football team is heading into the final two weeks of the season entering tomorrow night’s matchup against Brookings Harbor undefeated in league play.  The game is also Siuslaw’s homecoming, which coach Sam Johnson says historically has been a distraction for his players.  Brookings Harbor has […]

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New Scam for Businesses; Great Pumpkin Giveaway; WLFEA Bids Farewell to Longtime Deputy Chief; Pounding Date Set

New Scam for Businesses Several Florence businesses have reported receiving scam emails pretending to be from the City of Florence. The email, titled “Important Update – City of Florence Oregon Business Owners,” appears legitimate but includes a link claiming to contain updated documentation. City officials confirm it is not an […]

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OHA Reports Deficiencies in Student Health •Triangle Lake UTV Death •Scam Alert • Deflection Program Anniversary • Gas Prices

OHA Reports Deficiencies in Student Health A new report from the Oregon Health Authority reveals that more than one in five Oregon eighth- and 11th-graders had unmet mental or physical health needs in 2022. Students cited barriers such as lack of insurance, long wait times, and stigma around seeking help. […]

Sports 10/21/2025

Athlete of The Week The Sports Club and Coast Radio Sports congratulate junior Viking volleyball standout Stella Duman, this week’s Athlete of the Week. Stella has been a consistent team leader in both performance and spirit, demonstrating exceptional leadership, mentorship, and positivity throughout the season. Last week, she recorded 12 […]

News 10/21/2025

Food Assistance Cancelled for November The Oregon Department of Human Services is notifying about 757,000 Oregonians who receive food assistance through the SNAP program that they will not receive new benefits after October 31 due to the ongoing federal shutdown. Governor Tina Kotek called the situation “cruel and unacceptable,” saying […]