Plans for Airport Upgrades The City of Florence City Council is considering a federal grant application for safety upgrades at the Florence Municipal Airport. City councilors are scheduled to discuss the proposal Monday, April twentieth. The project would replace the airport’s beacon and wind cone, with the Federal Aviation Administration […]

Hydration Stations to be Deployed at City Events The City of Florence Public Works Department has launched a new program designed to support sustainable community events while helping residents stay hydrated. The program, called Florence H2O On The Go, introduces two portable water bottle filling stations for use at City‑sponsored […]

News Brief It’s a relatively quiet news day along the central Oregon coast, with no major incidents reported in Florence, Reedsport, Mapleton, or Yachats. Looking ahead, the Oregon Beach Monitoring Program is preparing to resume its seasonal testing, which tracks water quality at popular coastal beaches during the warmer months. […]

Heavy Pollen Season Ahead This pollen season is expected to be the longest on record in Oregon, with warmer temperatures causing more plants to release pollen at once. Experts say simple, low-cost steps at home can improve indoor air quality and reduce energy bills. Jami Seymore with Energy Trust of […]

City Council/EMAC The Florence City Council and the Environmental Management Advisory Committee will meet tomorrow morning for a joint work session to review a draft solid waste rate report prepared by Bell and Associates. The discussion follows an EMAC meeting this afternoon at 3:00, where members will review current rates […]

Backflow Testing Later this month, the City of Florence will begin its annual testing of residential premise isolation backflow assemblies throughout the city. The testing, which starts April 27, is required under City Code and Oregon Administrative Rules to help protect the public water system. According to city officials, Olson […]

OPRD Trails Plan The Oregon Parks and Recreation Commission has approved a final draft of a statewide trails plan that will guide maintenance and development over the next decade. Katie Gauthier with the Parks and Recreation Department says the plan is designed to help prioritize funding and shape recommendations for […]