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Public Works Says: “Cut Your Grass!”; EMAC To Review Waste Rate Decision; Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony; Razor Clamming Closed

Public Works Says: “Cut Your Grass!” Public works was out last week enforcing code on what might seem like a trivial regulation, but residents who let their grass get above 12 inches got a visit from Dan Frazier of code enforcement.  Frazier says the hazard warrants the response. “This time […]

Siuslaw River Boardwalk

Watershed Council to Sponsor Camp With summer break looming students will have time on their hands and parents will have to find things for the children to do.  One of those things is camp.  And the Siuslaw Watershed Council is offering a special outdoor camp that will take in the […]

Boys and Girls Club Reach Goal; Free Fishing; Isthmus Slough Bridge Closed This Weekend; Police Nab Suspect; No Fireworks for BLM Land

Boys and Girls Club Reach Goal The Boys and girls club were hoping to raise enough money in order to receive a matching donation of $14,000.  They had until today.  It took just under 30 days for the Boys and Girls Club to make their matching funds.  After the matching […]

Gazebo on the Siuslaw River

Election Filing Begins Today; Life Jacket Exchange Planned for Eugene This Weekend; Newport Police Seeking Information; Memorial Day Remembrances

Election Filing Begins Today Today is the day for residents of Florence to throw their hat in the ring if they are interested in serving on the city council or have a desire to be Mayor of Florence.  Currently there are three positions that will be coming up for the […]

Study Shows Potential for River and Stream Carbon Dioxide Increases; North Fork Brush Fire; ODOT Looking for DMV Input; Wyden Tweets Out Against Trump

Study Shows Potential for River and Stream Carbon Dioxide Increases A new study says that streams and rivers will emit increasing amounts of carbon dioxide as temperatures rise from climate change.  Alba Argerich, a former researcher at Oregon State University studied streams near Eugene for this analysis.  She says the […]

Boats on the Siuslaw

Events Planned For Reedsport; New Scam Comes With New Medicare Card; Sandpines Gets New Name; Photographer Gets Prominent Display at the State Capital

Events Planned For Reedsport A series of events are planned this weekend as Reedsport Salutes in Remembrance honors their veterans.  The Memorial Day Weekend events includes a series of festifities according to committee coordinator Jim Wells. “Really our weekend is geared around honoring our Veterans and those that provide a […]