Names in Fatal Crash Released Oregon State Police have released the name of the individual that died as a result of a head on collision on Tuesday on Highway 126 at milepost 1.6. OSP says a Toyota Rav 4 heading westbound crossed the center line for unknown reasons and struck […]
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Viking Softball; Viking Baseball; Viking Golf; Track and Field Championships
Viking Softball It was a game that almost went uncompleted. Yesterday the Siuslaw Softball team was enroute to Elmira for the second part of a game against La Pine. The game had to be called in April after 3 innings. The Vikings were stuck in traffic on highway 126 and […]
Fatal Wreck on 126; Donation to CROW; Students Reaction; Lane County Growth; Dune Safety Event
Fatal Wreck on 126 An accident that resulted in a fatality on Highway 126 at milepost 1.6 near Cushman closed the highway for several hours causing traffic to be diverted. Oregon State Police and Western Lane Fire and EMS responded. The accident was a result of an apparent head on […]
Rhody Drive Construction; Future First Citizen; Memorial Weekend Travel; PeaceHealth and ONA Agree; Seatbelt Education
Rhody Drive Construction The city of Florence is continuing the construction on Rhododendron Drive this week and city manager Erin Reynolds says the realignment is in full progress. With Rhododendron Weekend upcoming she says it is important to share the information with others that may be visiting. “Areas where it […]
Athlete of the Week; Honorable Mention; Viking Golf; Viking Softball
Athlete of the Week The Sports Club, the Siuslaw News and Coast Radio Sports congratulate Sophomore Kale Jensen as this week’s Athlete of the Week. Kale won the 110 and 300 meter hurdles in the special district 3A championships last week. Kale won 38 out of 40 possible points. Honorable […]
Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive; Banner Carriers Sought; Burn Season Closes Soon; Road Work
Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive The poundage of food collected on Saturday for the annual mail carriers food drive was a record. According to Patrick Lewis with the Postal service the day was a resounding success with more than 10,650 pounds collected. Lewis said the drive has never surpassed the […]
Track and Field District Championships; Viking Baseball/Softball; D-1 Baseball
Track and Field District Championships The Siuslaw Viking Track and Field teams completed the special district championships on Friday. The Viking Boys were crowned champions for the district with the girls finishing in second place. The boys dominated, scoring 85 points more than their closest rival Sisters. Wesley Nicholls finished […]
District Track and Field Championships; Baseball/Softball; College Baseball
District Track and Field Championships Day one of the 3A Special District 4 Championships are completed. 9 events have been run with 4 for the boys and 5 for the girls and currently the Siuslaw Vikings are in first place. The boys have 64 points and lead Elmira in second […]




