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Ems Drop Tight Battle The Eugene Emeralds dropped a wild 12-10 decision to Everett Thursday night after Carlos Jimenez hit a three-run walk-off homer in the ninth. Cam Maldonado blasted three home runs for the Ems, while Kaeden Kent went 4-for-5 with two homers in the loss. Everett leads the […]
FURA Gets Hotel Update Construction on the new 86-room Braun Hospitality hotel in Florence is moving into its final stages. Matt Braun says the building’s exterior envelope is complete, interior painting is underway, and crews will begin site concrete work, including curbs and sidewalks, next week. Braun says favorable weather […]
Viking Football The Siuslaw Vikings will be on the gridiron tomorrow at home against Coquille. While Coquille is in the same league as the Vikings this will be considered a non-league game to start the season. they will meet coquille again for the final game of the season on October […]
Sheriff Says Scammers Impersonating Deputies The Lane County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about another round of phone scams. Callers are posing as sheriff’s office employees, often claiming to be sergeants, and telling victims they have warrants, missed jury duty or other legal issues. Scammers may threaten arrest and demand […]
Viking Cross Country The Siuslaw Vikings cross country teams are gearing up for the 2026 season, with the boys looking to defend their 3A state championship. Coach Chris Johnson says a strong core led by juniors Henry Stone, Bentley Nelson and Ezra King gives the Vikings a good shot at […]
Car Show Returns For Fall September will once again bring classic cars to Florence. The popular Rods and Rhodies Car Show disappeared from the September calendar several years ago, but organizer Russ Kroenert says the event is back as the Florence Fall Classic Car Show. The event takes place September […]
Ems Split With Canadians The Eugene Emeralds salvaged a series split with a 6-5 win over Vancouver Sunday, closing a nine-game homestand at 6-and-3. Zander Darby and Damian Bravo homered as the Ems built a 6-1 lead, then survived a late Canadians rally. Eugene takes a half-game Northwest League lead […]
Roadless Rule Could Be In the Past Environmental, sporting and community groups in Oregon and across the country are urging Americans to speak up to protect the Roadless Rule, which is on the chopping block under the Trump Administration. The U-S-D-A has opened up a 30 day public comment period […]
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