Peacehealth Expanding Behavioral Health PeaceHealth announced today plans to build a new inpatient behavioral health hospital in Lane County. The 96-bed Timber Springs Behavioral Health Hospital will be located near PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend in Springfield. It will offer comprehensive behavioral health services for adolescents, adults, and […]
Florence Oregon News
Rural Voter to Swing Election?; Lane County Changes; Watershed Tour; Odd-Umn Event
Rural Voter to Swing Election? Rural voters in Oregon and across the U-S tend to be swing voters, and may decide the outcome of this year’s presidential election. Their biggest concerns are the economy, threats to democracy, and abortion – according to a new Rural Democracy Initiative poll. Sarah Jaynes […]
Sides Disagree on Old Growth Logging Plans; Fall Burning Delayed Again; Holiday Tasting; Theme for Rhody Days Announced
Sides Disagree on Old Growth Logging Plans In Oregon, the debate over logging intensifies as environmental groups challenge a Bureau of Land Management project to cut down centuries-old trees in the coastal range. Proponents argue that revenue from logging is essential for local services, but conservationists warn about the ecological […]
News: 10/8/2024
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 […]
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 […]
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