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Changes to Tsunami Code The Florence City Council unanimously approved changes to the city code last night regarding the new tsunami plan for the city. The Beat the Wave initiative outlines the danger levels and zones around the city and gives residents a timeline for how quickly they must get […]
Siltcoos Water Warning A blue-green algae bloom was identified on the Kiechle Arm of Siltcoos Lake last Friday resulting in a warning being issued by Dunes City at the request of the Oregon Health Authority. The cyanotoxin level at that site is above drinking water values for vulnerable people, including […]
Missing Couple Sought Lane County Search and rescue is seeking the public’s help in locating two people who have gone missing after a mushroom hunting excursion near Walton. 60 year old Dennis Weaver and his wife 53 year old Colleen Weaver did not return home when expected. Dennis is 5’9” […]
Light Up a Life Peace harbor’s hospice will once again celebrate their Light Up A Life Ceremony. The event is an opportunity for friends and families to honor their loved ones that passed. This year’s ceremony will be the 23rd annual. Kathy Murphy with Hospice says it is a time […]
Pursuit Ends in Crash Late Friday evening the Florence Police Department observed a vehicle parked in the middle of the 7-11 parking lot. When the officers approached the vehicle they observed two occupants in the vehicle, the driver of the vehicle who appeared to be intoxicated and a female passenger. […]
Voter Registrations Due If you are planning on voting in the upcoming November election, and are not registered, you have until tomorrow to do it. Lane county Clerk Cheryl Betschart says if you mail a voter registration card postmarked the 16th of October you will be registered. Residents wishing to […]
Pipeline Causes Abrupt Rise in Gas Prices A Canadian Natural Gas line explosion is affecting the supply and price of gasoline in the pacific northwest according to AAA Oregon. The explosion occurred on Wednesday evening causing the shutdown of a 36 inch natural gas pipe that supplies homes and businesses […]
Measure Could Help Affordable Housing Projects The doorway to more affordable housing projects for Florence and other cities may be on the November ballot. Measure 102 would amend the state constitution so that bond funds raised by local governments could be used on private projects to build affordable housing. The […]
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