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System Development Charge to be Reviewed The Florence City Council will consider an ordinance next week that would amend the City’s system development charge, or SDC, deferral and exemption programs. Ordinance No. 3, Series 2026, would update Florence City Code Chapter 9-1, which governs programs that allow certain development projects […]
Duck’s Bradley Top Finalist Oregon sophomore Tanner Bradley is one of 14 finalists for the NCBWA Stopper of the Year Award, honoring the nation’s top Division I relief pitcher. Bradley enters the Austin Super Regional with a 5-1 record, a 1.76 ERA, and 79 strikeouts in 51 innings. He ranks […]
Woman Dies After Fall at Devils Punchbowl A tragic accident at Devils Punchbowl State Park has claimed the life of a woman who fell into the rocky basin Wednesday afternoon. Emergency crews from the Depoe Bay Fire District responded shortly before noon and used rope rescue techniques to reach the […]
Behavioral Health Funding Governor Tina Kotek, the Association of Oregon Counties, and the Oregon Health Authority say all 36 Oregon counties have now signed updated behavioral health funding agreements. The move replaces a three-decade-old system with new standards focused on accountability, clearer expectations, and better response to local needs. State […]
Oregon Baseball Oregon baseball is headed back to the NCAA Super Regionals after sweeping through regional play. The Ducks will face Texas in a best-of-three series beginning Saturday in Austin. Oregon sophomore pitcher Will Sanford says he thrives in big-game environments and is looking forward to the challenge. Head Coach […]
Fire Danger Increase Fire danger on the Siuslaw National Forest has been raised from low to moderate as unusually hot and dry conditions continue across western Oregon. Officials say human-caused fires remain the top threat. Northwest Oregon Fire Management Staff Officer Kevin Reese says even a small spark could quickly […]
Athlete of the Week The Sports Club and Coast Radio Sports congratulate Siuslaw senior Thomas Morgan as this week’s Athlete of the Week. Morgan became the state champion in the 100 and 200 meters t his past week at the 3A championships at Hayward field. posting times of 11:03 and […]
Council Seat Filing Now Open The filing process is now open for the 2026 Florence City Council election. Voters on November 3rd will choose a mayor for a 2-year term, along with two 4-year council positions and two partial-term council seats running from 2027 through 2029. The positions are currently […]
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