COVID-19 Numbers Drop The Oregon Health Authority had one of its lowest reporting days since the beginning of the pandemic.  Yesterday the OHA reported 111 total cases for the state as the coronavirus numbers continue to decrease.  The effect was felt throughout the troubled counties in the Portland metro area […]

Council to Continue Annexation Discussion The Florence City Council will continue deliberations on the annexation request from Benedick Holdings, LLC.  During last month’s meeting the council heard from several opponents of the planned development and how annexation of the property just south of Heceta Beach Road would negatively affect adjacent […]

Numbers May Allow for Lower Risk With Businesses like City Lights Cinemas and Holiday Bowl waiting to reopen and some other local businesses defying the state restrictions the recent decrease in numbers across Lane County could be the sign that the coast will soon be out of the Extreme Risk […]

Vaccination Age Lowers to 75+ This week individuals that are 75 years and older can receive the coronavirus vaccine as the county continues to move forward with the plan submitted by the Oregon Health Authority.  Doses of the vaccine have been set aside for the addition of the next phase.  […]

School Considers Extended Year It was reported yesterday that the Siuslaw School District has recently received an additional 3.5 million dollars in school funding.  One of the possible plans for some of that money could be used to offer an extended school year.  Superintendent Andy Grzeskowiak says administrators are working […]

State Clears Way for Full Contact Football While the path to see students return to full time in class instruction has not yet been cleared another battle for the students may be coming to a close.  The fight to play full contact sports.  The Oregon Health Authority cleared the way […]