Siuslaw News

The Siuslaw News is a weekly publication that has been serving the community of Florence, Oregon, since 1904. This newspaper focuses on western Lane County, covering areas from the Pacific Ocean to Deadwood and Greenleaf, and stretching from Yachats in the north to Gardiner in the south. Previously, it was known as the Siuslaw Oar and The West. The newspaper is released every Friday and has a circulation of 4,000 copies.

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Vikings making history in track and field

2 weeks ago | thesiuslawnews.com | Will Lohre

Siuslaw's track and field athletes have hit the ground running this season, and the hard work the athletes have been putting in has been paying off. Amid a busy schedule of competitions, the Vikings have been blazing the trail, with many team members scrawling their names in the Siuslaw history books. The work is far from over, though. Just about halfway through the season, there is still plenty of ground to cover and hurdles to jump. For Head Coach Chris Johnson, improvement is still the goal.
FACC thanks and recognizes community volunteers

2 weeks ago | thesiuslawnews.com | Tony Reed

Many tables at the Florence Events Center were filled volunteer organizations so the Florence Area Community Coalition could show appreciation for them and the tireless work they do for the community. Brenda Gilmer opened the ceremony by noting that for local volunteer organizations, “Covid was hard, but look at us- We came back strong.”Gilmer said that while many organizations could not be present (or spare the volunteers to attend), the tasks of local volunteerism are often shared.
Siuslaw league season kicks off

2 weeks ago | thesiuslawnews.com | Will Lohre

Siuslaw's softball and baseball teams kicked off their league schedule each by squaring off with South Umpqua, and the Lancers proved to be tough competition for the Vikings to overcome. While both teams went 0-3 in their series against South Umpqua, the Lancers showed what one of the best teams in the Far West League has to offer. Both of the Lancers' teams are rated among the top ten 3A schools in the state.
Amanda Richards is looking forward to building up Siuslaw's girls basketball program.

3 weeks ago | thesiuslawnews.com | Will Lohre

It might only be Amanda Richards' second year with Siuslaw School District, but she is already feeling at home in the community and is ready to take on the task of coaching the Siuslaw girls basketball team. But it isn't just about instilling a defensive scheme or tinkering with jump shot mechanics; Richards wants to help develop her players in other ways. "I accepted the head coaching position because I truly love coaching female athletes," Richards said.
Bridge Lane connects people to jobs and resources

3 weeks ago | thesiuslawnews.com | Tony Reed

Students, parents, community members and job seekers had many options to consider April 16 at the Bridge Lane Florence Event in the Florence Events Center. Similar in layout to the resource fair held last year at Siuslaw High School, interested people could speak to employers, find education and training, ask questions about insurance and healthcare, get help searching for jobs, help with child care and/or senior care, and even find specialized resources for the veterans and military community.
Lane Community College Board meets in Florence

3 weeks ago | thesiuslawnews.com | Tony Reed

During a rare meeting of the Lane Community College Board of Education at the Florence campus, directors and attending community members were given a full round-up of things happening there. Vice President of Academic Affairs Dr. Shelley Tinkham said there is clear enthusiasm from students, employers, and community members for Lane to play a larger role in the Florence region.
Oregon State Police still looking for driver after pursuit, crash

3 weeks ago | thesiuslawnews.com | Tony Reed

A high speed chase led State Police and Sheriff’s deputies through Deadwood and Mapleton Easter Sunday before the driver crashed in Florence and fled on foot. According to State Police, the driver of the Ford F-250 truck was seen driving recklessly before a pursuit began. Officers chased the subject through rural areas, with officers reporting speeds of up to 80 mph at times. Once through Deadwood and Mapleton, the pursuit headed west on Highway 126 just before 11 a.m..
1859 Oregon’s Magazine features coast restaurants

4 weeks ago | thesiuslawnews.com | Jeremy C. Ruark

The regional travel magazine, 1859 Oregon's Magazine, features Take a Foodie Road Trip on the Oregon Coast in its March/April editions. “We try to focus on what Oregon does best in every issue of 1859 Oregon's Magazine,” 1859 Oregon’s Magazine Editor Kevin max said. “Some of those things are agriculture, aquaculture and the culinary arts. When you put those together with a road trip, it triggers the adventure gene we all have - whether it's dominant or recessive.
Council grants tax exemption to affordable housing project

4 weeks ago | thesiuslawnews.com | Tony Reed

Tours of Oak Manor Apartments were given shortly after completion in June, 2024. Tony Reed photoAt its regular meeting April 7th, the Florence City Council approved a multi-unit property tax exemption for the Elm Street Apartments, which are scheduled to begin construction soon. Economic Development and Communications Analyst Chantelle Meyer opened the discussion by Noting that Florence has been working for nearly a decade on solving its housing crisis.
Oregon adds 7,300 jobs in March, unemployment rate highest since 2021

4 weeks ago | thesiuslawnews.com | Jeremy C. Ruark

Oregon’s unemployment rate was 4.6% in March and 4.5% in February, after rising gradually over the past year from 4.1% in March 2024, according to the latest report from the Oregon Employment Department. Oregon’s 4.6% unemployment rate is the highest since August 2021, when the rate was 4.7%, and slightly higher than during the three years prior to the COVID recession that started in 2020. The U.S. unemployment rate was 4.2% in March and 4.1% in February.