Healthcare Workers Needed Oregon does not have enough healthcare workers, and the need continues to grow. And union members say retention is a key cause of the shortage and they are lobbying for two bills in Salem to improve job quality across the industry. Over the next 10 years, healthcare […]
Florence Oregon News
Attempted Arson; Public Arts; Committee Training
Attempted Arson Authorities have not yet released details regarding an incident reportedly occurring Friday at the Sutton Lake Campground, where a woman allegedly attempted to set a vehicle on fire while its owner was out running on nearby trails. The story began circulating over the weekend on local social media […]
Weather Issues; Non-Profit at Risk of Shutting Down; Hoyle Backs Democrats for Hegseth Resignation; Beach Clean-up;
Weather Issues Homes in the Tiernan area awoke without power this morning after a night of blustery winds and rain. One other outage was reported by Central Lincoln PUD in an area north of Waldport. There have been no major reports of damage on the roadways. The utility company also […]
State Working On Budget; No Outages to Report; Unemployment Rate Rises Again; Art Display at Chamber; Legislature Wants to Include Insurance Companies in Unlawful Trade Practices Act
State Working On Budget The Oregon legislature is having to consider the possibility of losing funds from the federal government as DOGE continues to look for wasteful spending. There are already concerns that some programs will lose funding and Senator Dick Anderson told Coast Radio News that the unknown is […]
Propigation Fair; Gas Prices; Siuslaw Vision; Rhody Parade Sign-up
Propigation Fair If you like the idea of home grown produce, there’s an event coming this Saturday that you’ll want to attend. “Siuslaw Region Spring Garden Propagation Fair”. Erick Oshell is with the Agrarian Sharing Network with the goal of: “Promoting and preserving heritage and rare fruits as well as […]
FEMA Faces Pushback From New Floodplain Rules; Studded Tire Season to End; Policy Committee Meeting: Siuslaw Schools; Safe Boating/Spring Break
FEMA Faces Pushback From New Floodplain Rules A federal lawsuit filed in December 2024 is challenging new FEMA floodplain development rules that could affect every coastal community in Oregon—including Florence. The rules are aimed at protecting endangered species by preventing any net loss of floodplain function, but critics, including the […]
Food For All Advocates; Filing Complete for May 20 Election; Reedsport Man Tries to Escape After Hearing
Food For All Advocates Hundreds of people from across Oregon gathered in Salem for an Advocacy Day last week, urging lawmakers to pass what’s known as the “Food for All Oregonians” bill. Supported by a coalition of more than 180 organizations, it would ensure older adults and children could get […]
Letter Carrier’s Protest; Group Plans Protest at City Hall; Hoyle Speaks Out Against Executive Order; Storm Clean-up Continues
Letter Carrier’s Protest The National Rural Letter Carriers’ Association will host an anti-privatization rally Sunday, March 23rd, from noon to 2 p.m. outside the Shippin’ Shack on Highway 101 in Florence. The event is part of a nationwide effort opposing privatization of the U.S. Postal Service. Organizers argue privatization would […]
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