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WLFEA Chief Installed Western Lane Fire and EMS Authority has officially sworn in Robert Chance the Second as its new Fire Chief. The oath of office was administered at the WLFEA Board Meeting on June 25th during a badge-pinning and swearing-in ceremony attended by community leaders, department personnel, and members […]
OPB To Install New CEO July 1st. Oregon Pacific Bancorp has announced a planned leadership transition taking effect July 1. President Amber White will become President and CEO of both Oregon Pacific Bank and the holding company, Oregon Pacific Bancorp. Current CEO Ron Green, who announced his retirement earlier this […]
Fireworks Safety With fireworks sales now underway in Oregon, the State Fire Marshal is urging residents to celebrate safely and legally this Fourth of July. Fireworks may be sold through July 6, but officials remind consumers that fireworks which fly, explode, or travel more than 12 feet are illegal without […]
Three Rivers Foundation Awards Grants The Three Rivers Foundation has awarded $850,000 in grants to 83 organizations across Oregon, continuing its mission of supporting programs that strengthen local communities. The foundation, established by the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians, announced the grants during a special luncheon […]
FURA Meeting The Florence Urban Renewal Agency meets Wednesday, June 24th at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall and online, with several financial updates leading the agenda. Agency directors will first consider approval of the meeting agenda and take public comment before moving into action items. The only action item is […]
BLM’s Public Lands Rule Rescinded The Trump administration has finalized its reversal of the Bureau of Land Management’s Public Lands Rule, a move critics say weakens protections for federal lands while prioritizing resource extraction. More than 130,000 public comments were submitted during the process, with nearly 98% opposing the change. […]
National Public Works Week Lane County Parks is inviting the public to take part in National Public Works Week with a series of guided park tours highlighting current and planned projects. The free tours run from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. and are led by park staff at locations across […]
Rhododendron Festival Week The 119th annual Florence Rhododendron Festival is officially underway following Saturday night’s coronation ceremony. Seniors Sylvia Hand and Camden Linton were crowned Queen Rhododendra and King of the Coast to lead this year’s festivities. Activities begin Thursday as Davis Shows Carnival opens for four days of rides […]
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