Florence Oregon News

Governor Wants to Include Sole Proprietors in Tax Break; Scholarship Awards This Evening; Isthmus Slough Bridge to Close; City Offices Close For Memorial Day; La Bula Building Still Undetermined

Governor Wants to Include Sole Proprietors in Tax Break A special legislative session called by Governor Kate Brown on Monday gathered lawmakers in an effort to extend a tax break for so-called “pass-through businesses,” or those in which profits go to the owner, who then pays taxes on their income […]

Delays Expected During Sidewalk Construction; Mother Indicted in Infant Drowning; New Dental Clinic Planned; Serviceman Honored; Gas Prices Continue Upward

Delays Expected During Sidewalk Construction Construction of three new crosswalks has begun.  The Oregon department of transportation has begun excavation of two intersections along highway 101 across from the new Goodwill store at 12th street and between 15th and 16th street and one on highway 126 at redwood.  Travelers should […]

City Approves ADU’s; Oregon Rescinds Rules on Inspections; North Bend Principal Resigns; System Charges to be Reduced; Volunteer Honored as Hero

City Approves ADU’s It was a full docket for the Florence City Council last night.  In what was described by members of the council as a record meeting length coming in at just over three hours the council systematically went through its agenda.  One of the most pressing issues was […]

Gazebo on the Siuslaw River

FURA Purchases Old Middle School Site; City Council Meeting To Finalize ADU Allowances; Operation Emerald Shield; Rhododendron Festival Concludes

FURA Purchases Old Middle School Site The vacant lot on quince street across from the Florence Event Center has been purchased by the Florence Urban Renewal Agency.  FURA based its decision on the purchase on the criteria that it would be a strategic location for development with a proximity to […]

King and Queen Crowned; Port Seeks Two New Board Members; ODOT Crosswalk Preparations; 111th Rhododendron Parade; Military Museum Adds Wing Tanks

King and Queen Crowned The annual pagent for Queen Rhododendra and King of the coast was announced in grand fashion last night at the Florence Event Center.  The Crowd was excited when the announcements were made.  Ned Hickson from the Siuslaw News made the announcement.. “Ladies and Gentlemen, your 2018 […]

Siuslaw Bridge and Sealion

Rhododendron Festival Event List

2018 Rhododendron Festival Events Calendar   Wednesday, May 16th Noon – 4pm – Siuslaw Pioneer Museum History Display Display of Rhododendron Festival 1908 – present Callison Building 2nd and Maple 4pm – 11pm – Davis Carnival Bracelet Price – $26 Port of Siuslaw Parking lot   Thursday, May 17th noon […]

30 and Counting for Coast Radio; Keeping Safe for Rhody Weekend; Business Boom Begins; Davis Shows 65th Appearance; Primary Results

30 and Counting for Coast Radio COAST RADIO celebrates its 30th year involved with the Rhododendron Festival and more than 2 decades of live coverage of the grand Floral Parade.  Coast Radio General Manager, Jon Thompson says the combination of KCST and KCFM are great companions for Florence residents and […]