Revvin’ up for RHODY DAYS

Sights and sounds abound this week as Florence prepares for the 105th Annual Rhododendron Festival, which officially kicks off Friday evening with the Queen Rhododendra Scholarship Pageant. For an early look at the festival action, stop by the Davis Shows Northwest Carnival at the Port ...more

Beach mining at Heceta

Making children feel special

Sea lion ‘lounges’ at chamber

Tipler ‘retires’ to chief of ops at SV Fire

Another Taste of Home

School board looks at new budget

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Breaking News

May 15 election results announced

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Sports

Viks to host state opener

Siuslaw: 8 Sutherlin: 3
Siuslaw: 13 Sutherlin: 24

Siuslaw's split with Sutherlin on Friday helped the Vikings slip past North Bend in the Far West League standings and emerge a game ahead for sole possession of second place, guaranteeing Siuslaw home turf ...more

Siuslaw to travel to Hornets’ nest

Sailors set PRs at district

Vikings ready for district

Viks card season bests at district

Siuslaw shuts out North Bend

Viks still reaching for Far West title

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Obituaries

Bertille I Akerley

AKERLEY--Bertille I. Akerley, 97, formerly of Florence, passed away May 6, 2012, of age-related causes.
Bertille was born Nov. 5, 1914, in Canada, to Harvey and Lulu Needham Charpentier.
She married Leslie Akerley in February 1945 in Eugene, and was a homemaker.
Survivors include ...more