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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Siuslaw boys and girls win district championships

4 days ago | thesiuslawnews.com | Will Lohre

Siuslaw's track and field teams hit the ground running at the Special District 1 Championships on May 22-23. As a result of the Vikings' speed, strength, and precision, 19 athletes from the program represented Siuslaw at the OSAA State Track & Field Championships this past weekend. At the time of press, the results from the May 29-30 state meet are unavailable, so stay tuned next week for the full breakdown of the Vikings' exploits at the famed Hayward Field.
Wildfire Season: Preparing on the ground and in the air

1 week ago | thesiuslawnews.com | Jeremy C. Ruark

Preparing crews for the summer and fall Oregon wildfire season has been ongoing for the past several weeks. The rugged training has been on the ground and in the air. The Oregon Department of Forestry’s (ODF) South Cascade District conducted an introduction to aerial firefighting for ground firefighters with a training component in the field on Weyerhaeuser’s property near Springfield, May 29.
Vikings softball get first 3-win streak in more than a decade

1 week ago | thesiuslawnews.com | Will Lohre

The Siuslaw softball season has wrapped up for the summer, and while there were some difficult losses and unforeseen challenges, the team weathered adversity to achieve worthwhile triumphs. One of the unexpected elements of the season was a change in head coach. After starting the season with Brian Riggs at the helm, assistant coach Amanda Richards stepped up midseason to the main gig in an interim capacity.
Rhody Run results

1 week ago | thesiuslawnews.com | Tony Reed

Hundreds of runners jumped from the starting line at 9 a.m., sharp for the start of the 46th annual Rhody Run in Florence on May 17. The 5k and 10k run (and walk) started on Quince Street in Front of the Florence Events Center and snaked through areas of old town before returning to cross the finish line. 5KFirst to cross was Andrew Conger, 40, of Camas with a gun time of 19 minutes and 13 seconds.
A parade to be proud of

1 week ago | thesiuslawnews.com | Tony Reed

It took a little over two hours for the entire 2025 Rhododendron Days parade to make its way through Florence on Highway 101 and turn down Bay Street before dispersing near the carnival. All along the almost two-mile route, parade watchers lined the west sidewalk to see everything from live music to marching bands to traditional Mexican dancers to the Rhody Court royalty to a giant CROW perched on an ATV.
School District set to make budget reductions in June

2 weeks ago | thesiuslawnews.com | Tony Reed

The Siuslaw School District Board of Directors held approval of its final budget until the June meeting pending further review of state budget numbers. While about 14 positions were affected in some way by budget restructuring, the number of actual layoffs was reduced to four in the final budget. Director Josh Haberly asked which additional budget cost led to the elimination of the four positions.
Siuslaw softball and baseball seasons are at an end

2 weeks ago | thesiuslawnews.com | Will Lohre

The spring softball and baseball seasons are at an end for the Vikings, and, unfortunately, neither team was quite able to navigate the choppy waters of league play to a playoff berth this season. In their final home games of the season, both the boys and girls weren't quite able to snatch a win in front of the Florence faithful.
Rhody King and Queen crowned

2 weeks ago | thesiuslawnews.com | Tony Reed

Joel Sissel and Ashlyn Hart, 2025 King of the Coast and Queen Rhododenra. Tony Reed photos. Florence Events Center filled to the walls for the 2025 Coronation of the King of the Coast and Queen Rhododendra on May 10. Following talent, formal wear and impromptu questions, Joel Sissel and Ashlyn Hart were crowned King and Queen. Emcees Matt Templeton of KEZI News and Venessa Buss, 1989 Queen Rhododendra, introduced judges Rep.
Photos / Regional Update: Warrants served, animals relocated at coast animal park

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

Update posted May 17Law enforcement officials served severed warrants during an investigation Thursday, May 15, at the West Coast Game Park Safari near Bandon. A complete inventory and forensic assessment of the park's animals was continuing Friday, May 16, and seized animals were to be transported to appropriate, reputable facilities where they will receive specialized veterinary care, according to an update from Oregon State Police (OSP).
School Board Candidates answer questions before election

3 weeks ago | thesiuslawnews.com | Tony Reed

Six candidates are on the ballot for three Siuslaw School District Board seats in the May 20 election. Since the election was first noticed, this paper has been receiving formal and informal requests to to query board candidates on a variety of issues, ranging from the recent removal of a book from the high school library to concerns about the Trump administration’s proposed reductions and changes to education nationwide.