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WLFEA Chief Installed Western Lane Fire and EMS Authority has officially sworn in Robert Chance the Second as its new Fire Chief. The oath of office was administered at the WLFEA Board Meeting on June 25th during a badge-pinning and swearing-in ceremony attended by community leaders, department personnel, and members […]
TLT Reserves To Be Untouched Lane County Commissioners voted 4-1 Tuesday to preserve transient lodging tax reserves, opting instead to use general fund reserves following public testimony from tourism and business leaders, including the Florence Area Chamber of Commerce. Commissioner Heather Buch cast the lone dissenting vote. Advocates said the […]
Siuslaw Awards The Florence Area Chamber of Commerce recognized community leaders Thursday night at the 19th annual Siuslaw Awards at the Florence Events Center. Among the winners, the Rookie Agent Award went to the Oregon Coast Humane Society Veterinary Clinic, recognized for its early impact in the community. Our Coastal […]
Volunteers Sought Volunteers are being sought to serve on the Siuslaw Secure Rural Schools Resource Advisory Committee, a 15‑member panel that recommends how Title II funds are spent on projects tied to recreation, maintenance, and ecosystem restoration on or near the Siuslaw National Forest. Title II funding comes from the […]
Council Moves Decision to July The Florence City Council has delayed a final decision on whether to continue its System Development Charge exemption program after a split vote Monday night. Staff reported the city has approved more than $976,000 in fee reductions since 2018, including about $121,000 this fiscal year, […]
Heat Advisory Until Tuesday PM A Heat Advisory remains in effect through 11 p.m. Tuesday for inland areas including Mapleton and portions of the Coast Range. Forecasters say today will be the hottest day of the week, with temperatures expected to reach the upper 90s in the Mapleton area. Overnight […]
Charging Stations at Fred Meyer Fred Meyer in Florence will soon be home to 4 Tesla supercharging stations. The 4 stations will have 2 charging ports each and will support standard Tesla connections. Electric vehicles other than Tesla will need an adapter to use them. Angela Nelson, Fred Meyer general […]
Mapleton School Seeks Charter Status The Mapleton School District is moving forward with plans to become a single-district charter school. On June 8th, the district’s governing board approved a transition to Mapleton Community School, a change aimed at strengthening long-term sustainability and expanding opportunities for students and families. Superintendent Susan […]
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