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State Looks for Way to Curb Budget Shortfall Oregon lawmakers are considering disconnecting parts of the state’s tax code from federal law in response to House Resolution 1, the budget reconciliation bill passed last July. The state faces a nearly $900 million budget shortfall tied to federal tax changes. Democrats […]
Athlete of the Week The Sports Club and Coast Radio Sports Congratulate junior Mapleton Basketball’s Lucie Burruss as this week’s athlete of the week. Lucie had an epic game against Crow last week scoring 16 points with 10 rebounds and 10 steals for a triple double that propelled the Sailors […]
Planning Commission Meeting The Florence Planning Commission will hold public hearings Tuesday, February 10, on two land-use applications. The first involves the Oregon Coast Humane Society at 2840 Rhododendron Drive. The request seeks approval of a conditional use permit to allow the continued temporary placement of an existing metal Connex […]
Viking Basketball Friday night, the Siuslaw Viking boys basketball team dominated Sutherlin, cruising to a 53-31 win. Jericho Lake led all scorers with 23 points, the only Viking in double figures. Micah Blankenship added 9, and Tom Morgan finished with 6. The Vikings are back home tomorrow night as they […]
Scam Warnings The Lane County Sheriff’s Office is warning the public about ongoing phone scams targeting the community. Officials say they will never ask for money by phone, text, or email, and will never call about missed jury duty. Scammers often claim to be sheriff’s sergeants, saying there are warrants, missed […]
Viking Basketball The Siuslaw Vikings begin a home stand tonight, hosting Sutherlin in basketball action. The Vikings will play four of their final five games at home. The girls tip off at 5:30, with a 5:15 pregame on KCST, followed by the boys game. The Sutherlin boys sit one game […]
Mapleton Basketball More information on the Sailors win over Mohawk on Tuesday, Mapleton extended its winning streak to 11 games with a 51-34 victory. Lucie Burruss led the way with a double-double, scoring 22 points and adding 10 steals. She’s now recorded at least two steals in 22 straight games dating […]
Missing Teen May Be In Florence Area The Oregon Department of Human Services is asking for the public’s help to locate a missing teenager who may be in the Florence area. Michael M. Newton, age 16, was reported missing from Eugene on January 3, 2026. ODHS Child Welfare officials say […]
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