Florence Oregon News

King and Queen Crowned; Port Seeks Two New Board Members; ODOT Crosswalk Preparations; 111th Rhododendron Parade; Military Museum Adds Wing Tanks

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 […]

Siuslaw Bridge and Sealion

Rhododendron Festival Event List

2018 Rhododendron Festival Events Calendar   Wednesday, May 16th Noon – 4pm – Siuslaw Pioneer Museum History Display Display of Rhododendron Festival 1908 – present Callison Building 2nd and Maple 4pm – 11pm – Davis Carnival Bracelet Price – $26 Port of Siuslaw Parking lot   Thursday, May 17th noon […]

Siuslaw River Bridge

Enforcement to Beef Up For Rhody Days; Ballots Due Tomorrow; LCSO Seeking Public’s Help; Earthquake Shakes Fault Outside Crescent City

Enforcement to Beef Up For Rhody Days With Rhododendron festival beginning this weekend the Lane County Sheriff’s department announced that it will be conducting saturation patrols in the Florence area and on highway 126 this Friday, Saturday and Sunday.  Deputies will be focusing on speed limit enforcement, seat belt compliance, […]