Florence Oregon News

Gas Prices Hold Steady

Pump prices continue to inch down despite strong demand. The vast majority of Memorial Day travelers found gas prices a little lower than they were in early May. For the week, the national average loses two cents to $2.83 a gallon while the Oregon average dips a penny to $3.42 […]

Boats on the Siuslaw

LCSO & BiMart Boat Inspections

The Lane County Sherrif’s Office Marine Patrol Deputy in conjunction with BiMart will hold free boat inspections to help boaters get onto the water safely.  Boat Inspection clinics will be held at BiMart’s Junction City, River Road, Veneta, Springfield and Florence stores.  The Lane County Sheriff’s office inspection will make […]

Oregon Legislature Stalls Tuesday

Republicans have forced a clerk in the Oregon Legislature to read aloud every word in nearly every piece of legislation as the minority party uses the stalling tactic to try to gain leverage. Democrats have supermajorities in both the state Senate and House, and Republicans are using the strategy to […]

Florence Planning Commission Meets Tonight

The Florence Planning commission will consider a resolution on the Oaks Commons preliminary Planned Unit Development tonight.  The 16 unit townhouse development is  proposed off Oak Street at 32nd street.  A resolution for the application for approval of the tentative The Sand Pine Ranch subdivision will go before the Florence […]

Free Fishing Weekend Across Oregon this Saturday and Sunday

  Oregon Communities will celebrate free fishing weekend throughout the state Saturday with events including Florence.  The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife allows fishing without a license both Saturday and Sunday, with other angling rules and regulations still applying.  Rules and regulations include bag limit, catch size and closures.  […]