Wind Contributes to Power Outages
Last night’s winds left more than 45 outages across the Florence and Siuslaw area. The outages are affecting more than 645 customers of Central Lincoln PUD. Central Lincoln first reported a transmission breakdown from the Bonneville Power Administration that caused outages north of Florence in Lincoln County. Crews worked overnight to restore that power, but will need to work through the day today to address the outages still pending. High winds caused debris on roadways. Travel to Eugene has not been disrupted.
State Chamber Lead
The Oregon State Chamber of Commerce is tracking key legislative votes from February 24. House Bill 3140, restoring liability waivers for recreation businesses, was up for a committee vote, but results have not been released. House Bill 2977, proposing a Transient Room Tax increase from 1.5% to 2.5%, had its first public hearing, though no local chambers have weighed in yet. Senate Bills 707 and 125 aim to exempt pharmacies and Medicaid providers from the Corporate Activity Tax, with OSCC voicing support. Official vote outcomes are still pending.
LIbrary Meeting
The Siuslaw Public Library District Board of Directors will hold a special meeting at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, February 26, at the library on 9th Street in Florence. The board will discuss and take action on a letter to the Siuslaw School District Board regarding book challenges and school library services. The public can attend in person, join virtually, or submit written comments. A full agenda and more details are available at siuslawlibrary.org.
