A comprehensive series of maps showing where population densities will likely be isolated following a large offshore earthquake in the northwest has been prepared by emergency planners.  The map can be found here.  There are several additional maps, more detailed, showing precise locations of population as well as […]

Early Spring Rhody Show this weekend There are always two large Rhododendron Shows in Florence each year… the second one is held the third weekend in May during the Rhododendron Festival.  The first one is the third weekend in April… that’s this weekend according to Mike Bones with the Siuslaw […]

Celebrate Earth Day by cleaning out caustic chemicals If you looked hard enough, you would probably find something in your home that qualifies for this weekend’s Household Hazardous Waste Roundup.  Many homes accumulate partial containers of lawn and garden chemicals; car care products; household cleaners; and even arts and craft […]