Florence Oregon News

Hoyle Shares Concerns Over Budget Stall

Hoyle Shares Concerns Over Budget Stall Congresswoman Val Hoyle expressed concern over the recent dismantling of a bi-partisan budget agreement that the congress had worked out.  The congresswoman expressed concern that an unelected official could come in, even before an announcement by the incoming president and thwart the progress that […]

Family Upset Over Caregiver Sentence; Christmas Tree Pick up; Downtown Revitalization Grants; Deware of Brushing Scam

Family Upset Over Caregiver Sentence A local Caregiver will spend little time in jail after pleading guilty to elder abuse.  Lane County District Attorney, Christopher Parosa told Coast Radio news that a deal was worked out with Kari Lynn Kasten that will prohibit her from continuing as a caregiver during […]

Siuslaw Bridge and Sealion

Rural Communities and Postal Coverage; Parks Rate Increase; Soroptimist Food Baskets; Public Arts

Rural Communities and Postal Coverage The American Postal Workers Union is pushing back against proposed changes to the postal service that they say would slow delivery. Among other things, the proposal aims to cancel afternoon deliveries and pick-ups for areas that are more than 50 miles from a regional hub. […]

School Board Meetings; Planning Commission Approves Parcel Build; Digital Classes Scheduled for Siuslaw; Pioneer Museum Winter Break; Christmas Baskets; Lane County Sheriff’s Scam

School Board Meetings The Siuslaw School Board has approved new scholarships for students who serve as student representatives to the board, with the funds to be used for future educational expenses. Two students will be appointed each year. The board voted to explore the sale of a piece of property […]

Heating Breakdown Changes High School Schedule; Milk Testing; Hoyle Joins DOGE Caucus

Heating Breakdown Changes High School Schedule Siuslaw High School is open for in-person attendance today, but students are advised to dress warmly due to the failure of the main circulation pump that provides heat to much of the school. Principal Michael Harklerode explained that the issue began on Wednesday morning […]

News 12-11-2024

Plan to Rename Middle School Gym One item on the agenda this evening for the Siuslaw School Board is a request by middle school staff to name the main basketball court at Siuslaw Middle School in Memory of a long-time teacher and coach who recently passed away suddenly. “To name […]