Florence Oregon News

Boats on the Siuslaw

Bomb Disposal Educational Opportunity for Siuslaw School; FRAA New Space to Open; Open Enrollment; Boater Registration

Bomb Disposal Educational Opportunity for Siuslaw School The Florence Police Department says the Eugene Metro Explosive Disposal Unit will be at Siuslaw High School today for an educational demonstration. The visit runs from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. as part of Officer Coons’ Forensic Science class. Students will learn about […]

Florence Man Arrested; Gas Prices; PeaceHealth Announces Workforce Reductions; Exploding Whale Park Recognized

Florence Man Arrested On October 27th around 7 a.m., Lane County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a menacing report in the 5400 block of Bay Berry Drive, north of Florence. Deputies say 43-year-old Joshua Allen Cooper of Florence threatened a victim, trespassed, and caused property damage, including smashing a car windshield. When […]

Cybersecurity Awareness; Reedsport Fall Festival; Nonprofit Training

Cybersecurity Awareness October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and Oregon’s Division of Financial Regulation is reminding businesses and consumers that cybersecurity remains one of the insurance sector’s biggest concerns. The campaign, led by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, encourages steps like using strong passwords, multifactor authentication, and phishing awareness to […]

Siuslaw River Bridge

New Scam for Businesses; Great Pumpkin Giveaway; WLFEA Bids Farewell to Longtime Deputy Chief; Pounding Date Set

New Scam for Businesses Several Florence businesses have reported receiving scam emails pretending to be from the City of Florence. The email, titled “Important Update – City of Florence Oregon Business Owners,” appears legitimate but includes a link claiming to contain updated documentation. City officials confirm it is not an […]