Governor Wants to Include Sole Proprietors in Tax Break A special legislative session called by Governor Kate Brown on Monday gathered lawmakers in an effort to extend a tax break for so-called “pass-through businesses,” or those in which profits go to the owner, who then pays taxes on their income […]

Delays Expected During Sidewalk Construction Construction of three new crosswalks has begun.  The Oregon department of transportation has begun excavation of two intersections along highway 101 across from the new Goodwill store at 12th street and between 15th and 16th street and one on highway 126 at redwood.  Travelers should […]

City Approves ADU’s It was a full docket for the Florence City Council last night.  In what was described by members of the council as a record meeting length coming in at just over three hours the council systematically went through its agenda.  One of the most pressing issues was […]

King and Queen Crowned The annual pagent for Queen Rhododendra and King of the coast was announced in grand fashion last night at the Florence Event Center.  The Crowd was excited when the announcements were made.  Ned Hickson from the Siuslaw News made the announcement.. “Ladies and Gentlemen, your 2018 […]

Vacant House Fire A busy day for emergency responders yesterday that started with a house fire in the 3500 block of Pine street.  Siuslaw Valley Fire and Rescue, Florence Police, Western Lane Ambulance and the Oregon State police all responded to 3541 Pine to find a recently vacated house on […]