Sneaker Wave Dangers The National Weather Service has issued a Beach Hazard Statement that will continue through 4am on New Years Eve along the coast.  Sneaker waves are very dangerous and are unpredictable as was the case yesterday morning on the South Jetty.  Western Lane Fire and EMS Authority responded […]

Bills Set to Become Law Thirteen new laws will go into effect on January first. Senate Bill 82 requires insurance companies to explain, using property specific characteristics, why a policy might not be getting renewed or why a rate is going up. It also will reflect in rating and underwriting […]

Holiday Patrols Monday’s New Years Holiday will be proceeded by increased patrols on the streets.  The Florence Police department in conjunction with the Lane County Sheriff’s Office and the Oregon State police will continue their holiday enforcement on Oregon roads. A grant provided by Oregon Impact will fund the increased […]

New Years Hike A popular New Year’s Day activity in Oregon are the guided “First Day Hikes” at Oregon State Parks.  Patrick Dill is the interpretive ranger at Jesse M. Honeyman Memorial State Park.  He’ll be leading next week’s hike at Honeyman. “I just really love this trail that I […]

Habitat Home Nears Completion The 30th home built by Florence Habitat for Humanity is nearing completion.  Habitat Board Chair Alice Burns says for the first time, the family moving in will be a retired couple who also take care of a disabled adult child.  Everyone who receives a home through […]

Winter Music Festival The Winter Music Festival is just about a month away.  According to FACE President Rachel Pearson the ticket sales have been brisk.  Every year they offer two-day passes for music lovers to enjoy the festival at a discounted rate over single day passes, but if you are […]

Free Wrapping Wraps Up If you’re feeling overwhelmed with last minute preparations for Christmas, Habitat for Humanity ReStore has a little help.  Florence Habitat Board President Alice Burns said they’ve been offering gift wrapping once again. “Happy Wrappers is a yearly thing that we do at ReStore for the community, […]

Holiday Travel This Saturday is expected to be one of the busiest days for travel over the Christmas and New Years holiday.  AAA is reporting that 1.4 million Oregonians will be on the roadways visiting family and friends. Vacationing is also a holiday favorite with expectations of interstate travel to […]