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Fire Danger Fire danger is climbing across Oregon as August brings hotter, drier weather. Forecasters warn that continued heat and lightning could trigger more natural fire starts, adding to the 53 large fires already fought across the Pacific Northwest since late May. Four major wildfires are currently active on National […]
Local Man Drowns A Mapleton man drowned Saturday evening in the North Umpqua River. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office says 50-year-old Jonathon Vasquez of Mapleton was swimming near milepost 24.5 on Highway 138E when he went underwater and didn’t resurface. Emergency crews later recovered his body, and he was pronounced […]
Public Safety Fee To support essential police, dispatch, corrections, and municipal court operations, the City of Florence has introduced a new Public Safety Fee that began appearing on monthly utility bills in July 2025. City Manager Erin Reynolds explains, “If you live within the city limits and you pay a […]
City Council Meeting At tonight’s Florence City Council meeting, officials will consider renewing a five-year contract with Axon Enterprises for the police department’s body-worn camera program. The updated $127,551 agreement includes full equipment replacement, continued technical support, and secure digital evidence storage through Axon’s Evidence.com platform. Since its launch in […]
Council Meeting The Florence City Council meets Monday, August 4, at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall with a full agenda that includes a Farmers Market proclamation and employee recognition. A public hearing will be held regarding the proposed annexation and zoning of 4787 Oceana Drive, located within the Florence Urban […]
Black and White Recycling The City of Florence is holding its annual Black and White Recycling Event on Saturday, August 16th, offering residents a centralized drop-off for hard-to-dispose-of household items. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Siuslaw Middle School south parking lot. City residents can […]
STEP Working on High School Hatchery STEP the Salmon, Trout enhancement Program announced that a partnership with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife and Siuslaw High School will produce a hatchery. Randy Brummett says the program is intended to educate students on the workings of a hatchery, while providing […]
Child Car Concerns Child care remains a major concern for Florence families, and Oregon Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden are pushing for federal action. They’ve cosponsored the Child Care for Working Families Act—a bill aimed at making child care more affordable, expanding access, and raising wages for child care […]
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