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 […]
Florence Oregon News
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 […]
Results of Wind Storm; Rural Hospital Relief; Gas Prices and Holiday Travel
Results of Wind Storm Early this morning 60 customers in the Florence and Mapleton area were without power according to Central Lincoln PUD. The wind event that ended this morning left some minor damage around their region. The smaller size of the outages may be in part due to the […]
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 […]
Property Annexation; SVCS Welcomes Head of School; Increased DUII Enforcement
Property Annexation Last night the Florence City Council approved the annexation of a piece of property in the Florence Urban Growth Boundary. The Property is within a group of homes on a cul de sac on 4726 Sea Breeze Lane owned by Ellen and Christopher Huntington. After annexation approval the […]