Smoke and Haze There have been several reports of a smoke odor and haze in the area. According to Western Lane Fire and EMS Chief Michael Schick, it appears the smoke is coming from Central Oregon. Fortunately, there are no reported fires in the immediate area. However, the DEQ is […]
Florence Oregon News
Council Meeting; Measure 118; Mushroom Festival
Council Meeting The Florence City Council is considering approval of Resolution No. 22, Series 2024, which would allow the City to apply for a grant from the Oregon Department of Aviation to fund airport improvements. The Oregon Department of Aviation has opened the 2024-2025 Critical Oregon Airport Relief (COAR) Grant […]
Listeria Update; Speed Study; FloGro; Bus Stop Moved
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 […]
Arc Lane County; Morgan Picked for Community Health Board; Kingston Trio; Business After Hours
Arc Lane County ARC Lane County will be featured as part of the monthly meeting of the Florence Area Community Coalition tomorrow in the Bromley Room of the Siuslaw Public Library. Nancy Berger will speak about the issues and opportunities facing intellectual and developmental disabilities. Berger’s program ‘Families Connected’ supports […]
Community Survey Results; Financial Reporting; Burn Ban Extension; Special Port Meeting
Community Survey Results The city of Florence has released the results of its 2024 Community Survey Report. The information was compiled over the last several months and covers 10 main areas that compose a livability factor of Florence. 831 residents responded to the survey. Some of the areas noted are […]
Silent Walk For Domestic Abuse Awareness; Free COVID Tests; Ear, Nose and Throat Services; Festival of Books
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; Hospitality Focus Group; Lane County Sheriff’s Deputies Respond to Fake 911 Call; Deflection Program Delayed
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; Every 15 Minute Event; Artists Wanted; Gas Prices
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 […]
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