Opinion

“Keeping Communication Up”

Jan. 24, 2022 - Editorial by Claire Waggoner Lynn/SHS Graduate - Response by Jared Anderson/Siuslaw News Editor... more

Thank you, Laugh or Cry — Letters for Jan. 4, 2023

Jan. 4, 2023 — ... more

Guns, Protest and Guns — Letters for Dec. 14, 2022

Dec. 14, 2022 — ... more

Gratitude, DNA, Alarming Politics— Letters for Nov. 16, 2022

Nov. 16, 2022 — ... more

Candidates, Business and Change — Letters for Nov. 2, 2022

Nov. 2, 2022 — ... more

Student Loans, Intimidation, Candidates, Newspapers — Letters for Oct. 26, 2022

Oct. 26, 2022 — Siuslaw News Letters to the Editor... more

Medicare, Soccer, Election — Letters for Oct. 19, 2022

Oct. 19, 2022 — Siuslaw News Letters to the Editor... more

Flag, Forum, Veteran, Election — Letters for Oct. 12, 2022

Oct. 12, 2022 — Siuslaw News Letters to the Editor... more

Vision, Care — Letters for Sept. 28, 2022

Sept. 28, 2022 — Siuslaw News Letters to the Editor... more

Vote, Awareness — Letters for Sept. 21, 2022

Sept. 21, 2022 — Siuslaw News Letters to the Editor... more

The Relevance of Newspapers

Oct. 3, 2022 — National Newspaper Week 2022... more

Unaffiliated Voters — Letter for Sept. 14, 2022

Sept. 14, 2022 — Siuslaw News Letters to the Editor... more

Noise, Truth, Bees — Letters for Sept. 7, 2022

Sept. 7, 2022 — Siuslaw News Letters to the Editor... more

Spending, Forgiveness, Truth — Letters for August 31, 2022

Aug. 31, 2022 — Siuslaw News Letters to the Editor... more

August 2022 Community Voices

August 24, 2022 — Moral of the Story, Us Too Florence, Closing the Loop... more

Market, Response, Accomplishments, Top Secret, Academy — Letters for August 17, 2022

August 17, 2022 — Siuslaw News Letters to the Editor... more

Causes, Bipartisan, Know Before — Letters for August 10, 2022

August 10, 2022 — Siuslaw News Letters to the Editor... more

Descent, Online Learning — Letters for August 3, 2022

August 3, 2022 — Siuslaw News Letters to the Editor... more

Political, Rolling Out 988 — Letters for July 27, 2022

July 27, 2022 — Siuslaw News Letters to the Editor... more

In Thanks, Fellowship, and Updates — Letters for July 20, 2022

July 20, 2022 — Siuslaw News Letters to the Editor... more

The Men Behind the Curtain — July 6, 2022

July 6, 2022 — Siuslaw News Guest Viewpoint... more

Remembering Dates, Legends, Papers — Letters for July 2 and 13, 2022

July 13, 2022 — Siuslaw News Letters to the Editor... more

On guns, Supply chain issues — Letters for June 29, 2022

Once in a generation the earth’s surface moves.... more

In Thanks, Society gone mad — Letters for June 15, 2022

Thanks for all the support of our Buddy Poppy Welfare Program. ... more

The More Things Change, The More They Remain The Same

June 30, 2022 — Siuslaw News Editorial... more

No Magic Solution, Bringing Fear to Pride — Letters for June 18, 2022

There are simply too many guns available and too many ways to make more illegally.... more

Pet loss grief, Assault weapon ban, Common sense — Letters for June 22, 2022

Several weeks ago, I lost my best friend — my dog Max, to a sudden, violent illness. I was unprepared for the grief I felt over the loss. ... more

Oregon has centrist approach to guns

Guest Viewpoint — ... more

Flag Day Proclamation

On June 14, 1777, the Continental Congress passed a resolution adopting a flag for our new Nation -- the United States of America.... more

Protect our children, Actual vision — Letters for June 11, 2022

Everyone has a right to their opinion, but there’s common ground here for us to come together, and that is to protect our children!... more

Latest school shooting, On a razors edge — Letters for June 4, 2022

There’s no simple solution for this continuous mindless violence that’s been building for quite a while.... more

A vision for development, Thoughts on school shootings, It's not the gun —Letters for June 1, 2022

Development questions, Thoughts on gun violence... more

Oregon PTA's Response to Texas School Shooting

It is beyond time to have real conversations regarding gun safety and mental health.... more

Finally Enough, Outrage and Action — Letters for May 28, 2022

How many more children must die needlessly before we pass sensible gun-control laws? ... more

Develop vs Conserve — Letters for May 25, 2022

Please start doing development with conservation in mind... more

Rhody Days - Back in Bloom

Celebrating more than our community... more

Keeping the Flame alive

History is important... more

Ceniga for West Lane County Commissioner

Rural Oregon is often forgotten during the election season.... more

The rest of the story—Letters for May 14, 2022

Climate discussion is important... more

Mother's Day proclamation for peace

Before Mother’s Day became an official U.S. holiday in 1914, Julia Ward Howe penned the following proclamation in 1870.... more

County needs Dawn Lesley

Guest Viewpoint By Leonora Kent Florence resident... more

Earth Day 2022 — April 23, 2022

A Proclamation By U.S. President Joseph R. Biden ... more

Appreciating Our Volunteers

April 20, 2022... more

Remembering Paul Holman, Publisher

April 16, 2022... more

Developments, zoning show Good Ol' Boys in charge — Letters for April 13, 2022

Mayor selects, controls Council and zoning... more

Kindness and Courtesy

Florence has considerate residents... more

Good and Old, Get rid of Old Guard— Letters for April 6, 2022

Letters to the Editor... more

Time for a change, Marks misunderstands history — Letters for April 2, 2022

Council needs new faces, Marks misunderstands history,... more

Good Old Boys Reign — Guest Viewpoint March 30, 2022

Henry, Ward represent old school approach... more

Ukraine Crisis could escalate

Ukraine crisis could get worse... more

National Agriculture day is March 22

National Ag Day March 22... more

Vets 100th Birthday,Ukraine matters,Traces of care

Vet turns 100, Ukraine important in many ways... more

Putin's War — February 26, 2022

Feb. 26, 2022 — Siuslaw News Guest Viewpoint... more

A remembrance of Robert Forsythe —February 26, 2022

Feb. 26, 2022 — Siuslaw News Guest Viewpoint... more

Support Small Businesses

Feb. 23, 2022 — Siuslaw News Guest Viewpoint... more

The Winter Music Festival Came Back — And It Took A Community

Feb. 9, 2022 — Siuslaw News Guest Viewpoint... more

Mapleton Seniors,Climate change — Letters for February 9, 2022

Mapleton Seniors, Climate Change... more

Rural Communities Losing Their Pharmacies and the Prohibitive Pricing of Necessary Medication

Jan. 25, 2022 — Siuslaw News Guest Viewpoint... more

There Are Precautions We Can Take To Prevent COVID Spread

Jan. 25, 2022 — Siuslaw News Guest Viewpoin... more

Student Climate Activists — Where Are They?

Jan. 19, 2022 — Siuslaw News Guest Viewpoint... more

Speed Bumps, Dick Smith, Cold Weather Shelter — Letters for Jan.19, 2022

Jan.19, 2022 — Siuslaw News Letters to the Editor ... more

Out of Order, Equal Say, Honoring MLK - Letters for Jan.15, 2022

Jan.15, 2022 - Siuslaw News Letters to the Editor... more

Ripples, Future Problems, Speed Humps — Letters for Jan. 12, 2022

Jan.12, 2022 — Siuslaw News Letters to the Editor... more

Commissioner, Global Warming, Definition, Opportunity — Letters for Jan. 5, 2022

Jan. 5, 2022— Siuslaw News Letters to the Editor... more

Let There Be Peace On Earth (And Let It Begin With Me)

Dec. 31, 2021 — Siuslaw News Editorial ... more

New Year, Traces, Specifics — Letters for December 31, 2021

Dec. 31, 2021 — Siuslaw News Letters to the Editor ... more

Elks Christmas, Champion Rings, Challenge — Letters for December 29, 2021

Dec. 29, 2021 — Siuslaw News Letters to the Editor ... more

Yes, Virginia, 12 Oregon Coast Days of Christmas — Letters for December 24, 2021

Dec. 24, 2022 — Siuslaw News Letters to the Editor... more

Shelter, Specifics, Roe vs. Wade, Robin Hood — Letters for December 22, 2021

Dec. 22, 2021 —Siuslaw News Letters to the Editor... more

DMV, To the Mayor, Response — Letters for December 18, 2021

Dec. 18, 2021 — Siuslaw News Letters to the Editor ... more

Postscript, Shots, Refuse — Letters for December 15, 2021

Dec. 15, 2021 — Siuslaw News Letters to the Editor ... more

Vaccines, Climate, Rights — Letters for December 11, 2021

Dec. 11, 2021 — Siuslaw News Letters to the Editor ... more

Housing, Nature, Defund — Letters for December 8, 2021

Dec. 8, 2021 — Siuslaw News Letters to the Editor... more

Pearl Harbor, Scams, Accountability — Letters for December 4, 2021

Dec. 4, 2021 — Siuslaw News Letters to the Editor ... more

Fuel, Shipping, Warning Signs — Letters for December 1, 2021

Dec. 1, 2021 — Siuslaw News Letters to the Editor ... more

Mapleton Water, Community Care, Hope — Letters for November 27, 2021

Nov. 27, 2021 — Siuslaw News Letters to the Editor... more

Thankful, Instructor, Speaking Up, Market — Letters for November 24, 2021

Nov. 24, 2021 — Siuslaw News Letters to the Editor... more

Estate, Kid Scoop, Conscription, News — Letters for November 20, 2021

Nov. 20, 2021 — Siuslaw News Letters to the Editor... more

Football, Traffic, Veterans, Dunes City — Letters for November 17, 2021

Nov. 17, 2021 — Siuslaw News Letters to the Editor... more

Education, Festival of Books — Letters for November 13, 2021

Nov. 13, 2021 — Siuslaw News Letters to the Editor... more

Dim Prospects for Climate Mitigation

Nov. 10, 2021 — Siuslaw News Guest Viewpoint... more

Homeless Youth, Needless Death, Water, Trash — Letters for November 6, 2021

Nov. 6, 2021 — Siuslaw News Letters to the Editor... more

Build Back Together, Enjoy Local — Letters for November 3, 2021

Nov. 3, 2021 — Siuslaw News Letters to the Editor... more

Showing Support, Immunity, Values, Saving Lives — Letters for October 27, 2021

Oct. 27, 2021 — Siuslaw News Letters to the Editor... more

In Response to Inaccuracies About Western Lane Ambulance

Oct. 28, 2021 — Siuslaw News Guest Viewpoint... more

Voting, Repeat, Reporting — Letters for October 27, 2021

Oct. 27, 2021 — Siuslaw News Letters to the Editor... more

Proven, Business, Nurses, Dunes City — Letters for October 23, 2021

Oct. 23, 2021 — Siuslaw News Letters to the Editor... more

Support, Questions, Bi-Mart, Selective — Letters for October 20, 2021

Oct. 20, 2021 — Siuslaw News Letters to the Editor... more

Facts, Vote, Dune, Dunes City, In Defense — Letters for October 16, 2021

Oct. 16, 2021 — Siuslaw News Letters to the Editor... more

Indigenous Peoples Day, Positive Change, Debt Ceiling, Policies — Letters for October 13, 2021

Oct. 13, 2021 — Siuslaw News Letters to the Editor... more

Speed Limit, They, Incarceration, Rise Up — Letters for October 9, 2021

Oct. 9, 2021 — Siuslaw News Letters to the Editor... more

Whopper, Volunteer, Request, Ending Abuse — Letters for October 6, 2021

Oct. 6, 2021 — Siuslaw News Letters to the Editor... more

News & views that define a community

Oct. 2, 2021 — Siuslaw News Editorial on National Newspaper Week, Oct. 3 to 9, 2021... more

9/11 Remembered, Campaign — Letters for September 29, 2021

Sept. 29, 2021 — Siuslaw News Letters to the Editor... more

Water Planning, Bereavement, Summer — Letters for September 25, 2021

Sept. 25, 2021 — Siuslaw News Letters to the Editor... more

A Shot in the Arm for Small Business Advertising Would Boost Local Economies

Siuslaw News Opinion for September 22, 2021... more

Slow Down, Stand With — Letters for September 15, 2021

Sept. 15, 2021 — Siuslaw News Letters to the Editor... more

Phoenix Rising from the Ashes

Aug. 25, 2021 — Siuslaw News Guest Viewpoint... more

Differ, Impact, Beam, Motion, Taxes, Disrespect, Patriotism and More — Letters for August 4, 2021

Aug. 4, 2021 — Siuslaw News Letters to the Editor... more

CLPUD, Dunes City, Climate, County, Power — Letters for July 24, 2021

July 24, 2021 — Siuslaw News Letters to the Editor... more

A Celebration of Community

July 7, 2021 — Siuslaw News Editorial... more

Support your local newspaper, support your community

June 30, 2021 — Siuslaw News Guest Viewpoint... more