Drug Trafficking Arrest in Florence In December 2024, Florence Police launched an investigation into two packages shipped through the U.S. Postal Service containing large quantities of a controlled substance. The parcels were sent from Florence to Portland and then returned. Working with the Portland Police Bureau Narcotics Team, Homeland Security, […]

First Citizen and Future First Citizen Nominees The Florence First Citizen Committee has announced a special banquet to honor individuals who exemplify outstanding community service. This year’s Florence First Citizen nominees are Carol Bennett and Steve Skidmore, recognized for their dedication to enhancing local quality of life. Future First Citizen […]

Healthcare Workers Needed Oregon does not have enough healthcare workers, and the need continues to grow. And union members say retention is a key cause of the shortage and they are lobbying for two bills in Salem to improve job quality across the industry. Over the next 10 years, healthcare […]

Attempted Arson Authorities have not yet released details regarding an incident reportedly occurring Friday at the Sutton Lake Campground, where a woman allegedly attempted to set a vehicle on fire while its owner was out running on nearby trails. The story began circulating over the weekend on local social media […]

Weather Issues Homes in the Tiernan area awoke without power this morning after a night of blustery winds and rain.  One other outage was reported by Central Lincoln PUD in an area north of Waldport.  There have been no major reports of damage on the roadways. The  utility company also […]