Superintendent Reviews Assessment Numbers The release of last spring’s State Assessment test scores by the Oregon Department of Education painted a discouraging picture.  But, says Siuslaw Superintendent of Schools Andy Grzeskowiak, on closer analysis they do show improvement in outcomes for area students.  He says by comparing how the same […]

Domestic Violence “severe” in Florence area The observance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month began over the weekend in Florence when Siuslaw Outreach Services held a “silent march” through Old Town.  Most of the participants wore purple or purple ribbons as they silently walked from Veteran’s Memorial Park to the Boardwalk […]

Wood Cutting Permits The US Forest Service will soon be issuing permits for wood cutting in the Siuslaw National Forest.  Commercial and personal use permits will be offered beginning on Monday, October 2nd. At the Central Coast ranger station in Reedsport and in Waldport. Personal use permits will be offered […]

Domestic Violence Awareness Month As it has for several years in Florence, October will begin with a “silent march” in support of victims of domestic abuse.  Bob Teter, the Executive Director of Siuslaw Outreach Services, says the march is this Sunday at one PM. Marchers are asked to begin assembling […]

Planning Commission Passes Extension Last night the Florence Planning Commission heard from Matt Braun of Braun Hospitality on the reasons for needing an extension of the design review for the planned Wyndham Microtel project on Quince Street.  Braun told the commission that interest rate hikes have affected the ability to […]

Dunes City Resignation The Dunes City Council held off a discussion on filling the vacant Mayor’s position last week, but by the time their regular meeting had come to a close, they were presented with another challenge.  It came when Councilor Rory Hammond, who had originally sought the mayor’s position, […]

Weather Issues A week of forecasted rain will likely bring an end to most of the fire dangers along the coast, however it also brings the potential for flooding and slides.  The addition of rain along the coast can cause instability in areas that have the potential of landslides. Fire […]