City Council Meeting A special town hall meeting will be held Monday, January 5, at the Florence Events Center to discuss the city’s use of Flock automatic license plate reader cameras. Florence Police Chief John Pitcher says the department tested the technology with a single camera for a year before […]

DUII Enforcement It’s New Year’s Eve, and law enforcement agencies are reminding drivers to plan ahead as extra DUI patrols will be on the roads tonight. Florence Police Chief John Pitcher says while officers want people to enjoy the holiday and relax, safety remains the top priority. Drivers are urged […]

Motorcycle Accident Investigation Florence Police are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that claimed the life of a 26-year-old Florence woman Sunday evening. Police say they were called out just after 6 p.m. on December 28 to a reported motorcycle crash on Rhododendron Drive near Treewood Drive. When officers arrived, they […]

Newspaper Switches to Remote Office Model Here at the close of 2025, The Siuslaw News is adjusting operations as part of ongoing cost-saving measures by its parent company, Country Media Incorporated, which publishes ten newspapers in small Oregon communities. Editor Tony Reed says the changes do not mean the newspaper […]

DUII Enforcement Increases Deputies are stepping up DUI enforcement during the holiday season using grant-funded overtime, despite not having a dedicated traffic unit. Authorities say the extra patrols run through January 1st and are aimed at keeping roadways safe during Christmas and New Year’s celebrations. Drivers are reminded to plan […]

Court Records Show Situation at former Mapleton Restaurant Details have now emerged about the former Old World Gingerbread Village Restaurant along Highway 126 in Mapleton. Property owner Carol Sarault told Coast Radio early on that she was not at liberty to discuss the situation, which began after she was approached […]

Weather for Travelers Could Be Dicey As one of Oregon’s busiest travel periods approaches, the Oregon Department of Emergency Management is urging extra caution as multiple weather systems move through the state. Rain, mountain snow, and strong winds are expected through Wednesday, creating hazardous travel conditions and the potential for […]

Weather Havoc Crews from the City of Florence Public Works and Central Lincoln PUD continue cleanup and restoration efforts following wind and rain from an atmospheric river that swept through the area. Downed trees and power lines caused widespread outages across Florence and surrounding communities. As of this morning, more […]