Boating Rescue This morning around 3:15 the U.S. Coast Guard, Siuslaw Valley Fire and Rescue and Western Lane Ambulance were called to the South Jetty after reports of a capsized boat came in. Upon arrival the scene was cluttered with debris and two people were recovered with assistance of the […]
Florence Oregon News
Education Outline Fluid; Virus Numbers; Traffic/Gas; Van To Roll Back Into Action
Education Outline Fluid The Oregon Health authority and the Oregon Department of Education in light of the coronavirus pandemic are reviewing policies regarding the reinstitution of classes in the fall. New guidelines out on Wednesday are being reviewed by Siuslaw School board and staff. For the past several months staff […]
Cinemas Set To Return; Mask Controversy In Lincoln County; COVID-19 Numbers; New ODE Regulations
Cinemas Set To Return As businesses try to find their new normal in the era of COVID-19, one local business that will be reopening has seen a silver lining in clouds. Michael Falter with City Lights Cinemas has been struggling with the idea of opening in the current situation, but […]
Free COVID-19 Testing; Triple Digits Again; Art Exposed; National Attention for Local Park
Free COVID-19 Testing Lane County Public Health has announced that it will be offering free COVID-19 testing to rural communities beginning this week. Their first stop is in Oakridge today, but will begin locally on Saturday with testing at the Mapleton Food Share from 10 am until 12:30 pm. Testing […]
Complaints of Tainted Water; Bridge Malfunction Closes 101; Triple Digits For Coronavirus; Special Legislative Session
Complaints of Tainted Water A resident in Tiernan, a community just east of Florence says her and others in their area has had their water tainted by pesticides being sprayed in their area. Diane Friston says she tried to reach out to the Oregon Department of Forestry, but had no […]
Cases Continue to Spike; Peaceful Protest; City Council Meeting; Gas Prices
Cases Continue to Spike The Oregon Health Authority has reported 190 new cases in the state for a total of 6,937. 84 of the reported cases are from Multnomah County, but Lane County is also reporting 7 new cases bringing the Lane County Total to 106, 4 of those are […]
New Rules Amid Spike in Coronavirus Cases; Rumors Not Accurate; Late Fees Reinstated; Phone Book Cover Contest; Cougar Sighting in Lane County
New Rules Amid Spike in Coronavirus Cases Coronavirus cases around the state continue to climb prompting Governor Kate Brown to begin requiring some communities with a dense populace to wear masks. Beginning on Wednesday masks will be required indoors in places like grocery stores and shops in 7 counties including […]
Summer Safety; Reopening Playgrounds; Third 3-Digit Day for Coronavirus; Humane Society Elects Two New Board Members
Summer Safety This summer may look a little different in the COVID-19 world, but one thing that does remain constant is that safety should be at the forefront of everyone’s minds as crowds and traffic increase and outdoor activities become available. Dr. Willy foster is the Emergency Department director at […]
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