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Saving on Utility Costs In the face of rising utility rates this winter, experts say there are several low-cost ways Oregonians can cut energy bills at home. Jami Seymore with Energy Trust of Oregon says heating is typically the largest household energy expense, but also the biggest opportunity for savings. […]
City Council Hears from Public on FLOCK Cameras At a special meeting of the Florence City Council held last night at the Florence Events Center, councilors heard extensive public testimony regarding the City of Florence’s use of FLOCK automatic license plate reader cameras. The special session began with an opening […]
10 Drugs Now Have Lower Prices for Medicare Recipients Ten popular prescription medications used largely by older adults will be an average of 50% cheaper for most of Oregon’s Medicare enrollees starting this year. The price cuts stem from a provision in the Inflation Reduction Act passed in 2022, allowing […]
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 […]
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