Wrong Type of Earthquake for a Tsunami The 7.9 earthquake in Alaska yesterday caused a flood of media attention for Florence as social media lit up with concerns of why there was no notification of a possible tsunami. Even television media swept through the area for a story. The reason […]
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Woodbury Added To Council; DUII Enforcement To Increase for Super Bowl; Watershed Council Special Presentation; Tsunami Alert Lifted
City Adds Woodbury To Council Last night the Florence City Council moved forward in filling its vacant council seat. The Council had met in a special work session where it deliberated on the four choices. Up for consideration for the seat were Dan Lofy, Maureen Miltenberger, Joel Marks, and Woody […]
Extrication Training; Parks Remain Open Amid Shutdown; Marchers in Support of Measure 101
Firefighter Training Two dozen firefighters from four different agencies endured the cold and the rain yesterday to undergo training for extricating people trapped in a motor vehicle. Siuslaw Valley Fire and Rescue, Swisshome, Deadwood and Mapleton all participated in a two day training hosted by Dallas Fire. Firefighters teamed up […]
Surf Sweeps Man Out To Sea; Medical Professionals For Measure 101; Scammer Alert
Man Swept Away in Surf On Thursday a 57 year old male was swept away by waves at Depoe bay. Witnesses say the man climbed over the sea wall to get a closer look at the waves. The incident happened close to the downtown area and searchers spent hours looking […]
Siuslaw Business Awards; No More Polystyrene; Sage-grouse Under Attack; Storm Creates Flood Warning
Business Awards Announced The Florence Area Chamber of Commerce has announced their 10th annual Siuslaw Business Awards nominees. As well as honoring the First Citizen and Future First Citizen of Florence at this year’s event, local businesses will be honored for their excellence in the local business community. As well […]
Nominations For First Citizen and Future First Citizen Announced; Climate Change Disappears From Official Documents; Gas Prices Rise
First Citizen and Future First Citizen Nominees Announced The nominations for Florence First Citizen and Florence Future First Citizen have been announced. The annual recognition for residents and students for their contributions to the community was released this morning. 3 members of the community were acknowledged in the category of […]
Crabs Not Meaty Enough; City Holds Special Work Session; Job Fair in March
Crabs Still Not Ready Oregon commercial fishermen are laying in port for now as the beginning of the Dungeness Crab season is delayed once again. The official start of the season is usually December 1st, but the crab are not cooperating. Part of the issue is that the crab are […]
Board Opts For Elections; Underwater Bridge Work; Yachats Man Arrested
Board To Follow Justice Department Suggestions The Oregon Coast Humane Society will cease all board of Director’s meetings until such time as it can hold elections for board members. After a tumultuous 2017 battle between members of the Oregon Coast Humane Society members and its board and a Department of […]
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