Florence Oregon News

Council Approves Ordinance Extension; Tourism Dollars At Work; LRAPA Fine Options; Florence Accolades

Council Approves Ordinance Extension Last night’s City Council Meeting saw the adoption of Ordinance number 7 series 2025, the extension of the system development charges reduced fees.  The ordinance, according to Public Works director, Mike Miller has been effective towards the increase in housing development over the past several years […]

Florence Police Enact Two Warrants; Suspect Arrested on Suspicion of Assault; City Council Meeting

Florence Police Enact Two Warrants On June 25th, two separate search warrants were executed in Florence—one in the Skookum Drive area and another at the Wayside Mobile Home Park. Florence Police and the Oregon Department of Justice collaborated, each taking the lead on one of the operations. According to authorities, […]

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Operation Dry Water; Lane County Credit Card Debt Low; Florence ORganizes Rally; Poetry Open Mic

Operation Dry Water The Oregon State Marine Board, State Police, and Sheriff’s Offices statewide will participate in Operation Dry Water, July 4th through 6th. The national campaign targets boating under the influence of intoxicants—whether alcohol, marijuana, prescription meds, or other substances that impair safe operation. Environmental stressors like sun, wind, […]

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WLCF Grants; Gas Prices; Volunteerism on the Rise; Hoyle Says No, For Now, to Impeachment

WLCF Grants Western Lane Community Foundation has awarded $97,750 in scholarships to 24 graduating seniors from Siuslaw and Mapleton High Schools. Among this year’s recipients: Kamorah Lake received the $5,000-per-year Dr. Brittany Hartzell-Baguley Scholarship; Addison and Macy McNeill each earned $4,000-per-year Harold Nusbaum Scholarships; and Macali Lade was awarded both […]