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 […]

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 […]

Parvo Warning for Dogs The Oregon Coast Humane Society is urging pet owners to take precautions after confirmed cases of canine parvovirus in Florence. A pregnant pit bull was treated at the O-C-H-S Veterinary Clinic May 27 after testing positive for the highly contagious virus. Outreach efforts also identified at […]

North Jetty Access Closed Lane County has announced the long-term closure of North Jetty Road in Florence. The closure, which began Tuesday, May 26th, stretches from Harbor Vista Road to the entrance of North Jetty Park and is expected to continue through Friday, September 4th. County officials say the closure […]

Casino Has Quarter-Million Dollar Winner Three Rivers Casino Resort is celebrating what may be the largest table games jackpot ever won in Oregon history after guest Janice hit the BSX Triple Diamond Progressive Jackpot for $253,853.30 during a game of Three Card Poker. The Sandy, Oregon woman won the jackpot […]

FURA Meeting The Florence Urban Renewal Agency will receive an update Wednesday evening on the Quince Street Hotel development project. Braun Hospitality’s Matt Braun is expected to report that construction on the future Microtel hotel remains on or slightly ahead of schedule after groundbreaking last December. Recent work has included […]

Peace Harbor Receives 5 Stars PeaceHealth Peace Harbor Medical Center in Florence has received a 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services… the highest mark possible. The designation places Peace Harbor among the top 12 percent of hospitals nationwide, based on measures such as patient safety, readmission […]

PeaceHealth Inks Deal with EEP PeaceHealth and Eugene Emergency Physicians have reached a new three-year agreement to continue emergency department physician services at Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend and Cottage Grove Community Medical Center. The agreement focuses on improving patient care, reducing wait times, and strengthening coordination across Lane […]