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, […]
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‘Hands Off’ Protest; 126 Accident Claims Eugene Man; Water Tank Funds Eliminated
‘Hands Off’ Protest On Saturday, April 5, 2025, more than 700 individuals lined the sidewalks of Highway 126 and Highway 101 to the Siuslaw River Bridge in Florence, Oregon, protesting against the actions of President Donald Trump and his senior adviser, Elon Musk. The demonstrators carried signs demanding the firing […]
First Citizen and Future First Citizen Nominees; SOS to Move Golf Date; Help for Disaster Victims; Dunes Day Event
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 […]
Fundraiser Postponed; Scotch Broom Removal; Sip and Stroll Yachats
Fundraiser Postponed The Florence Food Share has announced a postponement of its upcoming fundraiser, Game On: Hollywood Nights, originally scheduled for April 11th at Three Rivers Casino. Organizers cited lower-than-expected ticket sales as the reason for the delay. The event is now being rescheduled for later this summer, with a […]
Arson at Sutton Investigation; Gazebon Construction; Hoyle Ranked as Effective Freshmen Congresswoman
Arson at Sutton Investigation New details have emerged about an incident Friday at Sutton Lake Campground near Florence, where a woman allegedly attempted to set a vehicle on fire. Authorities now confirm that on March 28th around 12:40 p.m., a runner returned to his car and found a sock burning […]
Healthcare Workers Needed; Search for Missing Man Continues; C.R.O.W. Workshops; Scotch Broom Cleanup
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; Public Arts; Committee Training
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; Non-Profit at Risk of Shutting Down; Hoyle Backs Democrats for Hegseth Resignation; Beach Clean-up;
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 […]




