Hospital Nutrition Guidelines Tighten New federal hospital nutrition guidelines are drawing mixed responses from rural hospitals in Oregon. The Department of Health and Human Services says the changes are meant to improve long-term health by reducing processed foods, sugary drinks and refined grains, while emphasizing whole grains and vegetables. Virginia […]
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Oregon Senators Push Back on Latest Executive Order; New Art Along 101; Call Before you Dig
Oregon Senators Push Back on Latest Executive Order Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden are joining more than 30 Senate Democrats in pushing back against a recent executive order from President Trump involving the U.S. Postal Service. In a letter to USPS leadership, the senators argue the order […]
Florence Police Catch Robber in the Act; Voter Registration; City Council Positions
Florence Police Catch Robber in the Act On April 17th, just before midnight, Florence Police responded to a reported alarm at the Buy2 Market on Highway 101. When officers arrived, they found an open window on the side of the closed business and observed a man inside the building. Police […]
Reedsport Woman Charged with Murder; Tonight’s City Council Meeting; Mapleton Water District Meeting; Fire Shuts Down 101
Reedsport Woman Charged with Murder A Reedsport woman is in custody on murder charges following a fatal house fire Thursday night. Douglas County 911 received a report of a structure fire shortly before eleven p.m. in the twenty‑seven‑thousand block of Lower Smith River Road. Callers reported people unaccounted for and […]
Play Area Damage; Hospital Administrator Placed on Leave; Chamber Signing up Parade Participants
Play Area Damage A play structure at Miller Park in Florence has been temporarily closed due to vandalism. According to the City of Florence, damage to the structure—designed for younger children—has made it unsafe for public use. Public Works crews are working to replace the damaged components. Florence Police Lieutenant […]
School to Offer Tours To Bolster Bond Request; Oregon DOR Extending Filing Deadline; Distracted Driving/Alcohol Awareness Months
School to Offer Tours To Bolster Bond Request A bond measure on the May 19th ballot is drawing attention in the Siuslaw School District. Measure 379 would fund construction of a new Siuslaw High School at an estimated cost of 138 million dollars, to be paid by local taxpayers. Supporters […]
Audit of Oregon State Parks shows room for improvement; Elm Park asking for art submissions; Eugene Emeralds looking at Medford; and the Spring Bazaar is tomorrow at the FEC
Secretary of State Audit Faults State Park Documentation An audit report released this week by the Oregon Secretary of State’s office found that the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department needs to conduct more safety inspections and keep better track of its assets. Katie Gauthier (GOTH-ee-air) is the external relations manager […]
Florence First and Future First Citizens; Gas Prices, Three Rivers Foundation; and Sip and Stroll in Yachats
Florence community celebrates First Citizens A community leader who chooses “quiet service” and avoids the spotlight was chosen as Florence’s First Citizen this week. The “Future First Citizen” award was also presented: to a student who excels as a scholar, athlete and leader. The awards were handed out Tuesday during […]





