Pump prices continue to inch down despite strong demand. The vast majority of Memorial Day travelers found gas prices a little lower than they were in early May. For the week, the national average loses two cents to $2.83 a gallon while the Oregon average dips a penny to $3.42 […]

County Commission taking steps to refer Jail Levy to voters The Lane County Board of Commissioners held the first of two hearings yesterday on a proposal to refer a five-year special operating tax levy back to voters for renewal.  Since 2013 the levy has been supplying up to 55-cents per […]

Red Flag Warnings and Heat Advisories It’s going to be another red flag day for the Central and Northern Oregon Coast… and the Coast Range. Weather forecasters are saying conditions are ripe today and this evening for – quote – “significantly unstable conditions” that could lead to extremely high fire […]

Sea Lions Gathering for “splash off”. Over the past several weeks 20 different artists have been creating artwork on 20 different seven foot long fiberglass sea lions… This weekend they’ll be presented to the public says Jennifer Connor with the Florence Events Center. Jennifer Connor – “It’s our splash off.  […]

Noted biologist to speak this evening There has been a lot of talk in recent years about the impacts of habitat loss and environmental change on native salmon.  While the major changes have threatened the very existence of wild Coho and other salmonids, the fish themselves are pretty adaptive. Rebecca […]

Organizers say they won’t mind the rain The first ever holiday lighted boat parade on Siltcoos Lake is set for this Saturday evening. Lori Olson with Darling’s Resort and Marina says they’re ready for anything. Lori Olson – “Because it’s the first year we don’t really have any expectations. We’re […]