10 July 2015 Cleanup proceeding on Siuslaw River Oil Spill The U.S. Coast Guard, firefighters and a crew from the Port of Siuslaw worked to contain a spill of diesel this morning at the Port’s Commercial Marina. Port of Siuslaw Manager Bob Forsythe said it’s not known just how much […]
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Ports can legally work on telecom projects; Florence woman returning home after devastating crash
12 June 2015 Legislature Clarifies Port Telecommunications Abilities The regulations allowing what Oregon Ports can and cannot do, never included the ability to work with telecom companies. Oregon Senator Arnie Roblan said that’s because the internet didn’t even exist when the rules were made. Senator Arnie Roblan: “You think you […]
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Schools and police team up for safety training Armed intruders were prowling the halls of Siuslaw Middle School last month. It was a training exercise for school employees about how to react in the event of someone in the school, intent on doing harm. Siuslaw superintendent Ethel Angal says it’s […]
Peace Harbor in top 100 nationwide
13 May 2015 Peace Harbor ranked among the top in the nation For the second time in four years, Peace Harbor Medical Center has been ranked as being in the top 100 “Critical Access” hospitals in the country. Chief Administrative Officer Rick Yecny says I-Vantage Health Analytics reviews public information […]
Viking Hour Cast Members Recognized for Excellence
Siuslaw High School Seniors and members of the cast of KCST’s Viking Hour were honored this week in the Bi-Mart and Oregon Athletic Directors Association “Spirit of a Champion” program. Courtney King and Trey Cornish both carry 4.0 grade point averages and are active in community, school and athletics.
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City Finance Director Offered Manager’s Spot
14 January 2015 Search for City Manager goes within Florence’s Finance Director, Erin Reynolds, has emerged as the probable next City Manager. Reynolds was interviewed by the full City Council last night. She spent an hour and 15 minutes answering questions and presenting thoughts about her ability to step up […]
Douglas County Major Crimes Team Activation
Oregon State Police (OSP) and the Douglas County Major Crimes Team are responding to a reported officer involved shooting on HWY 101 near milepost 215, about 2 miles south of Reedsport near Winchester Bay. A vehicle fire, which started prior to police arrival, involved multiple small explosions and officers have […]