Listeria Update A recent foodborne illness outbreak linked to deli meats is putting the spotlight on how these foods are regulated. The listeria outbreak in Boar’s Head products has led to ten deaths and at least 59 people sickened across the country. Jovana Kovacevic is a listeria expert with the […]

Silent Walk For Domestic Abuse Awareness October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Siuslaw Outreach Services will be starting their awareness efforts a little early.  Bob Teter says their annual march against Domestic violence will be this Sunday.  Gathering at Veteran’s Memorial Park on the West end of bay street […]

Measure 20-362 On the November Ballot there is a Measure that would approve a Charter Amendment that would change the way redistricting for the county would be determined.  The current way allows for commissioners to hand pick individuals for a committee that would return recommendations.  Supporters of measure 20-362 want […]

National Public Lands Day The fourth Saturday in September has been set aside as “National Public Lands Day”.  Day-use access fees are waived, and people are encouraged to get out and enjoy nature.  This Saturday happens to be the fourth Saturday and Julia Johannes says there is more to it […]

Gun Rumor Unfounded Rumors quickly ran through Siuslaw Middle School last week of a student that was planning on bringing a gun on the school property after being involved in a fight.  The rumors spread to social media with several posts saying they heard of the story.  The school sent […]

Despain Visits Florence The Republican candidate for the district 4 congressional seat was in Florence on Saturday to knock on doors and to speak with constituents.  Monique DeSpain says she is a candidate that will stick up for Oregon and specifically Oregon law.  A retired colonel in the US Air […]