Wyden Give Peak at Upcoming Town Hall
Senator Ron Wyden spoke with Coast Radio News yesterday in preparation for tomorrow’s town hall meeting at Siuslaw Middle School. Wyden says he plans to cover a wide range of topics, but at the top of his list are the rising costs Oregonians are facing.
“The big issue in all of the town meetings is cost. Medical costs, energy costs, housing costs — you name it.”
The topic of the Epstein files is also likely to come up. While the issue has faded from daily headlines, Wyden says it has not faded for him.
“This is not a backburner matter for me… I continue to believe you’ve got to follow the money to root out corruption.”
Wyden also addressed the proposed ICE facility in Newport, saying a facility like that anywhere along the coast would be devastating for local communities and tourism-based economies. Senator Wyden will meet with the public tomorrow at Siuslaw Middle School, beginning at 5 p.m.
Heritage Program Returns for Museum
The Oregon Coast Military Heritage Museum is reviving its quarterly Military Heritage program, with the first presentation set for Sunday, January 25th, 2026, at the Siuslaw Public Library. Local history buff Cal Applebee will present “Oregon’s Rich Military Heritage,” a PowerPoint program tracing military conflicts from the Indian wars of the mid-1800s through modern events, including 9/11. The program begins at 2:00 p.m. in the Bromley Room and is open to the public at no charge.
County’s Town Hall
Tonight’s meeting at the Florence Events Center will center around a proposed medical treatment facility for individuals struggling with addiction. Lane County Public Health will host a public, town hall-style meeting to share information about plans to open a local medical treatment clinic. The Eugene facility currently serves about 30 Florence residents, and county data indicates more people in the Florence area could benefit from treatment closer to home. The proposed clinic would be located in a former medical office along Highway 101 and has become controversial due to its proximity to a nearby school. County officials say the goal of the meeting is to provide information and maintain transparency with the community. The meeting begins at 5 p.m.
