Free Lunch It’s National School Lunch Week, and in Oregon, advocates are seizing the opportunity to encourage lawmakers to make school meals accessible to every student in the state. The School Meals for All coalition is pushing for legislation in the 2025 session to provide free breakfast and lunch to […]
Florence Oregon News
New Police Vehicles; ENT Specialists to Come to Florence; Veteran’s Parade Changes; Gas Prices
New Police Vehicles The Florence Police Department has bolstered its fleet with the addition of two new 2024 Ford F150 Super Crew Cab 4×4 hybrid trucks. These gas-electric hybrid vehicles will enhance the department’s ability to respond to emergencies, support officers in the field, and manage the diverse demands of […]
News for Oct. 15, 2024
Peacehealth Expanding Behavioral Health PeaceHealth announced today plans to build a new inpatient behavioral health hospital in Lane County. The 96-bed Timber Springs Behavioral Health Hospital will be located near PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend in Springfield. It will offer comprehensive behavioral health services for adolescents, adults, and […]
Rural Voter to Swing Election?; Lane County Changes; Watershed Tour; Odd-Umn Event
Rural Voter to Swing Election? Rural voters in Oregon and across the U-S tend to be swing voters, and may decide the outcome of this year’s presidential election. Their biggest concerns are the economy, threats to democracy, and abortion – according to a new Rural Democracy Initiative poll. Sarah Jaynes […]
Sides Disagree on Old Growth Logging Plans; Fall Burning Delayed Again; Holiday Tasting; Theme for Rhody Days Announced
Sides Disagree on Old Growth Logging Plans In Oregon, the debate over logging intensifies as environmental groups challenge a Bureau of Land Management project to cut down centuries-old trees in the coastal range. Proponents argue that revenue from logging is essential for local services, but conservationists warn about the ecological […]
News: 10/8/2024
Smoke and Haze There have been several reports of a smoke odor and haze in the area. According to Western Lane Fire and EMS Chief Michael Schick, it appears the smoke is coming from Central Oregon. Fortunately, there are no reported fires in the immediate area. However, the DEQ is […]
Council Meeting; Measure 118; Mushroom Festival
Council Meeting The Florence City Council is considering approval of Resolution No. 22, Series 2024, which would allow the City to apply for a grant from the Oregon Department of Aviation to fund airport improvements. The Oregon Department of Aviation has opened the 2024-2025 Critical Oregon Airport Relief (COAR) Grant […]
Listeria Update; Speed Study; FloGro; Bus Stop Moved
Listeria Update A recent foodborne illness outbreak linked to deli meats is putting the spotlight on how these foods are regulated. The listeria outbreak in Boar’s Head products has led to ten deaths and at least 59 people sickened across the country. Jovana Kovacevic is a listeria expert with the […]