No Kings Protest
A nationwide day of action is set for Saturday, March 28, with a local rally planned in Florence. Organizers say the “No Kings” event will take place from 1 to 2 p.m. along the east side of Highway 101, from the Highway 101 and 126 intersection to City Hall. The rally is part of a broader series of demonstrations happening across Oregon and the country, where participants say they are raising concerns about civil rights and government authority under the Trump administration. Local organizers, including Florence Indivisible, describe the event as a nonviolent gathering focused on affirming democratic principles. A sign-making event is also scheduled for Friday ahead of the rally. According to organizers statewide, similar protests are expected in multiple communities, with participation in past events reaching into the millions nationwide.
Suport for Child Care Providers
Siuslaw Vision is launching a month-long supply drive to support local child care providers across the Siuslaw region. The “Spring into Action” drive runs from April 1 through April 30, collecting items like books, art supplies, cleaning products, and educational materials for area preschools and in-home providers. Donation bins will be available at several locations, including Banner Bank, Fred Meyer, Grocery Outlet, and the Florence Visitors Center. Organizers say the goal is to help equip early learning programs with the tools they need to support young children. A full list of needed items and information on making monetary donations is available at siuslawvision.org.
City Set to Conclude FEMA Conversation in June
The Florence City Council will continue its public hearing on proposed floodplain code changes at 5:30 p.m. on June 1, 2026, with plans to close the hearing that evening and move toward adopting an ordinance. The updates are tied to FEMA requirements under the National Flood Insurance Program, aimed at keeping the city eligible for federal flood insurance. City officials say the changes are part of ongoing compliance efforts, including integrating federal environmental standards into local code. The proposal follows earlier public outreach and hearings, with modified language intended to address housing development concerns while meeting federal guidelines.
