Reedsport Traffic Jam If you are heading into Reedsport today be aware that there will likely be traffic delays.  Dan Latham with the Oregon Department of Transportation says that recent road construction has changed the traffic pattern.  A section of Highway 101 is being converted from four lanes to three.  […]

Recycling Education Recent changes made to local recycling has been difficult to understand for many.  Years after the program began people have become accustomed to just placing anything that looks like it should be recycled into their curb side bins, but systems in place, on the west coast in particular, […]

Torch Runs Through Florence The Special Olympics Torch passed through Florence yesterday.  As part of the Law Enforcement Torch Run the U.S. Coast Guard, Siuslaw Station participated in the run.  They received the torch in Gardiner and made their way up the coast.  Head of the Siuslaw Station, Chief Boatswains […]

Grief Support The Siuslaw School district will be hosting a grief support open house this evening at the Siuslaw Middle School.  Superintendent Andy Grzeskowiak says the event is geared primarily for students and staff that might need help in processing the loss of Siuslaw Middle school teacher Scott Anderson, but […]

Streets Closed The Revision Florence project is moving into the final weeks of construction as work on the east side of Highway 101 progresses.  This week there will be two intersections closed as workers continue to update sidewalks and install underground utilities.  Florence city Manager Erin Reynolds: “Maple and Second […]