Florence Oregon News

Log kills girl on Bandon beach; Handguns stolen; 911 prank; studded tires; Stolen car recovered; and the rainy season…

Eugene girl dies on Coos County Beach A spring break getaway turned to tragedy Saturday afternoon near Bandon when a log, moved by a strong outgoing tide, rolled over a 14-year old Eugene girl and killed her. Oregon State Police said the girl, Aurora Genai Sheffel, and several friends were […]

Fire destroys luxury coach; drier weather on the horizon; Reedsport library to close; 911 prank is criminal; School board races

Fire destroyed high-line motor home The occupants of a luxury motor home escaped unharmed, but their $200,000-plus bus was gutted early Thursday morning by fire.  Siuslaw Valley Fire Marshall Sean Barrett said the couple were camping at Heceta Beach RV Park Wednesday night and were awakened just before three a.m. […]