Expanded Programs Planned for Boys and Girls Club In 2025, the Boys and Girls Club of Western Lane County served more than 600 youth, offering safe spaces, mentoring, academic support, and healthy meals. According to program leaders, these services help students stay engaged in school, explore career paths, and build […]

Siletz Tribe Charitable Fund Grant for Food Backpack Program The Food Backpack For Kids program has received a three thousand dollar grant from the Siletz Tribal Charitable Fund. According to the organization, Food Backpack For Kids is a nonprofit that works to combat childhood hunger after school and on weekends […]

Hoyle Announces Tele-Town Hall Representative Val Hoyle has announced she will host a telephone town hall on Monday, December 15th at 5:30 PM Pacific Time. Hoyle will provide end-of-year updates on activity in Congress and how it affects communities throughout Oregon’s Fourth District. Constituents will also have the opportunity to […]

Safe Routes Progress The Safe Routes to School project in Florence continues to move forward, even after last week’s rain slowed some activity. City Manager Erin Reynolds says most of the new sidewalk has already been poured from Siano Loop to Kingwood Street on both sides. She notes, “This week, […]

Humane Society Setting Its Own Destiny with Purchase The Oregon Coast Humane Society has taken a major step toward expansion after the Lane County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the sale of 8.66 acres to the organization for 500 dollars on December 2. Executive Director Elizabeth Thompson told commissioners that […]

Helicopter Returns to Newport Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, along with Representative Val Hoyle, announced that an essential Coast Guard rescue helicopter will remain stationed at the Newport Air Facility. According to the lawmakers, Acting Coast Guard Commandant Admiral Kevin Lunday made the commitment during a recent […]

Festival of Trees The Oregon Coast Military Museum is preparing for its Annual Festival of Trees Gala on Saturday, December 6th at Three Rivers Casino Resort. The event runs from 5 to 9 PM and features decorated trees, holiday atmosphere, and community support for the Museum. Organizers say about half […]

Safe Holiday Holidays may be a time for good cheer and family, but there are some who want to take that away from you — and if you’re not careful, they just might. When shopping, it’s important to protect your purchases by keeping them out of sight, locking your vehicle, […]