City Still Moving Despite concern over travelers coming to the coast, the city of Florence has been doing pretty well in operating over the past several months according to Mayor Joe Henry. Henry said that Florence seems to have good practices in place for the most part. There has been […]
Florence Oregon News
Driver of Stolen Vehicle Wreaks Havoc; More Candidates; Body Identified; New COVID-19 Cases – Weekend Numbers
Driver of Stolen Vehicle Wreaks Havoc It is believed that more than 2 dozen vehicles were damaged along the Oregon Coast along highway 101 as a driver careened through traffic pushing some vehicles and sideswiping others. OSP first received a report of a reckless driver that pushed another vehicle into […]
Watch List/COVID #’s; No City Council Meeting; COVID Misinformation; Big Winner at TRC
Watch List/COVID #’s An average of 10 new cases a day is not enough to get Lane County on the governor’s watch list. Governor Kate Brown released the 10 counties that are considered potential hot spots for the coronavirus if additional precautions are not taken. Lincoln County just north of […]
New Cases: Update Lane County
New Cases: Update Lane County There have been consistent daily increases in the COVID-19 pandemic, but according to the Oregon Health Authority ther is an overall decrease in the percentages of positive test results. This week the OHA is reporting that 5.1 percent of tests are coming back positive which […]
COVID-19 Numbers Up While Percentages Decrease; Vaccine Hopes; OCHS New Board; Fire Danger High
COVID-19 Numbers Up While Percentages Decrease There have been consistent daily increases in the COVID-19 pandemic, but according to the Oregon Health Authority ther is an overall decrease in the percentages of positive test results. This week the OHA is reporting that 5.1 percent of tests are coming back positive […]
Governor Outlines Educational Possibilities; Record Number of Deaths Reported; Road Striping; Gas Prices Hold
Governor Outlines Educational Possibilities At yesterday’s press conference governor Kate Brown laid the foundation for what the new school year might look like amid the covid-19 pandemic. Brown said it was important to get students back in the classroom, but how the pandemic reacts in the next month will determine […]
One New Case For Coast; Rise in Coastal Campers; Hot Cars and Pets; Brown To Address COVID and School
One New Case For Coast There are no new deaths to report due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but Oregon numbers continue to be high around the state. In Lane County there are currently 458 confirmed and presumptive cases with 38,841 tests having been conducted. One new case has been added […]
Reedsport Resident To Have His Day in Court; COVID-19 Numbers; ODOT Work; Music Festival Survey; Van Fans Announce New Board Members
Reedsport Resident To Have His Day in Court Reedsport resident, Edward Spalione will face more than a dozen charges in October. The 64 year old bus driver has been lodged in the Douglas County jail since his arrest in May of last year on charges of 1st degree kidnapping, two […]




