George Henry

Vikings hosting 7 on 7 tournament at Hans Petersen Field. The Eugene Emeralds head back to the diamond Friday.

Western Lane Fire and EMS takes delivery on new engine courtesy of the Oregon LegislatureThe Oregon Legislature approved a program in 2021 that provides new “wildland” fire engines to local departments across the state. One of those landed in Florence this week where it will make its home with Western […]

Kale Jensen has “leapt” into the Siuslaw High School record book. The incoming Viking Junior competed at a recent “all-comers” meet in Eugene. Competing in the high jump he cleared six feet, two inches, putting him into a 5-way tie for ninth place in that category. His mark is also […]

Interview with Cort Waggoner

Jensen Adds an Inch After clearing 6’2” and tying for 9th place in the high jump in Eugene last Thursday, Kale Jensen, a Junior at Siuslaw High School took possession of 8th place with a 6’3” jump. Giving him an new personal record in the process. Getting Ready for Some […]

CrowdStrike Glitch Affects Hospitals Organizations worldwide were affected by the CrowdStrike update glitch by Microsoft from airlines to hotels, to gas stations and even hospital systems. PeaceHealth had to temporarily shut down some elective surgeries while they assessed the impact the update had affected their systems. According to information released […]

Lightning Strikes From Midnight Sunday to 5am Western Lane District received 56 lightning strikes. In anticipation of storms the Oregon Department of Forestry mobilized units to be on the lookout for potential fires that may come from such strikes. Assistant District Forester Chet Behling says they responded to 6 fires […]

Ems to Take on Indians The Eugene Emeralds are currently in 3rd place in the Northwest League Standings, 7 games behind the league leading Spokane Indians. The Ems have had a tough time against the Indians, but have a chance to make up some ground this evening as they begin […]

The Eugene Emeralds were able to turn the tides on the Spokane Indians last night at PK Park. The Ems held the Indians to just one run on 8 hits as they made up some ground on the league leaders. The Ems started off the scoring with a home run […]

Traffic Changes Coming at 35th and Rhododendron Beginning August first there will be a change in the traffic pattern at the intersection of 35th street and Rhododendron Drive. The city will be initiating an all-stop pattern. That will mean all vehicles will have to come to a complete stop from […]