DeFazio hosting Florence Town Hall Fourth District Congressman Peter DeFazio began his Post-Easter Town Hall schedule this morning in Florence.  The Springfield democrat held one at the Florence Events Center from 11 to 12:30.   He says he looks forward to the meetings. Peter DeFazio – “You know, I never know […]

Schools cannot even consider it Widespread rumors in the community about a proposal to declare local schools as being “sanctuary” prompted a larger than usual turnout last night when the Siuslaw School Board met. Those rumors were false said Superintendent Andy Grzeskowiak.  He read a prepared statement at the beginning […]

Senior pitcher excels offensively and defensively Viking softball standout Heidi Jones is Coast Radio Sports’ Athlete of the Week.  The senior pitcher faced 43 batters, striking out 17, in an 11-inning loss last week to Coquille.  In the same game, Jones also went three-for-six at the plate, scoring once and […]

Audit shows Sheriff is keeping a promise to voters For the third straight year, an independent audit of a special operating tax levy to fund jail operations has shown Lane County is using the money as it was promised… to restore local beds in the jail and critical youth treatment […]

Goodwill considering new location A Highway 101 commercial building, vacant for nearly a decade, is headed for new life as the home of Goodwill Industries in Florence.  The non-profit agency wants to move from their current location to the former Rite-Aid building at 12th Street and Highway 101.  In processing […]

Port Commissioner expresses concern over evaluation Port of Siuslaw Commissioners gave Port Manager Steven Leskin an overall “meets expectations” in 12 categories of his annual evaluation last month.  But one of the commissioners say her colleagues “did not do the right thing” when it came to helping Leskin be more […]