Oregon Secretary of State Investigation on Campaign Finance Reporting Multiple campaign finance complaints have been filed against David Twombly, a Florence resident and former owner of Central Coast Disposal, related to the Siuslaw School Bond election, Measure 20‑379, and the Oregon Secretary of State has confirmed an investigation is underway. […]

OSP Releases Details About Deadly Crash Oregon State Police have released their official report on a fatal crash that shut down Highway 126 near milepost 2.7 on Sunday afternoon. Troopers say the crash happened at 1:54 p.m. when a white Volvo, driven by 50‑year‑old Lorna Marie Trujillo of Florence, slowed […]

School Bond The May 19 primary is now just 2 weeks away, and ballots have already been delivered across the region. One of the most talked‑about items on the ballot is Measure 20‑379. If approved, the measure would allow the Siuslaw School District to build a new school through a […]

Accident Shuts Down 126 Yesterday Afternoon An accident involving 2 motorcycles and a passenger vehicle yesterday shut down Highway 126 at milepost 3 for several hours. A witness told Coast Radio a Volvo was making a left‑hand turn into the Siuslaw Marina and RV Park when it was struck from […]

Charter School Signs Paper on Building Siuslaw Valley Charter School has officially purchased the former Rite Aid building and plans to open Whitmore Classical Academy this fall for students in kindergarten through third grade. Board President Kay King says the purchase was made possible through private donations, calling it “a […]

Gas Prices Gas prices in Florence are pushing toward the $5.00 mark, mirroring a sharp rise across the country. Prices are up in 49 states this week, with Oregon seeing a 12-cent jump to an average of $5.10 a gallon. That’s the highest level since early in the Iran conflict […]

ClearShare Health Banned in Oregon The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation has issued a cease-and-desist order against ClearShare Health and several affiliated companies, alleging they operated as an unlicensed insurance provider in the state. According to the agency, the company’s membership-based cost-sharing program functions like health insurance but lacked proper […]

Workers Memorial Day Workers Memorial Day will be observed across Oregon on Tuesday, April 28th, honoring those who lost their lives to work-related injuries and illnesses over the past year. The annual observance serves as a time of remembrance, recognizing the sacrifices of workers while also highlighting the ongoing need […]