Election Worker Shortage Going into a big election year, staffing at elections offices in Oregon is an issue, according to a study. Staff-to-voter ratios vary widely between counties depending on their size but average about one staff member per 27-thousand voters statewide. Paul Manson with Portland State University helped conduct […]

King Tides Coming King Tides occur a few times each year, when two things coincide.  The first is when the moon’s orbit is closest to the earth; the second is when the earth’s orbit is closest to the sun.  Those conditions will be happening twice over the coming weeks, February […]

Sneaker Wave Dangers The National Weather Service has issued a Beach Hazard Statement that will continue through 4am on New Years Eve along the coast.  Sneaker waves are very dangerous and are unpredictable as was the case yesterday morning on the South Jetty.  Western Lane Fire and EMS Authority responded […]

Bills Set to Become Law Thirteen new laws will go into effect on January first. Senate Bill 82 requires insurance companies to explain, using property specific characteristics, why a policy might not be getting renewed or why a rate is going up. It also will reflect in rating and underwriting […]

Holiday Patrols Monday’s New Years Holiday will be proceeded by increased patrols on the streets.  The Florence Police department in conjunction with the Lane County Sheriff’s Office and the Oregon State police will continue their holiday enforcement on Oregon roads. A grant provided by Oregon Impact will fund the increased […]

New Years Hike A popular New Year’s Day activity in Oregon are the guided “First Day Hikes” at Oregon State Parks.  Patrick Dill is the interpretive ranger at Jesse M. Honeyman Memorial State Park.  He’ll be leading next week’s hike at Honeyman. “I just really love this trail that I […]

Habitat Home Nears Completion The 30th home built by Florence Habitat for Humanity is nearing completion.  Habitat Board Chair Alice Burns says for the first time, the family moving in will be a retired couple who also take care of a disabled adult child.  Everyone who receives a home through […]

Winter Music Festival The Winter Music Festival is just about a month away.  According to FACE President Rachel Pearson the ticket sales have been brisk.  Every year they offer two-day passes for music lovers to enjoy the festival at a discounted rate over single day passes, but if you are […]