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 […]

City Council Meeting The Florence City Council will meet on Monday and on the agenda is the newly developed Transportation System Plan.  The city has been working on updating the plan since it entered into an agreement with the Oregon Department of Transportation in 2022.  The updated plan includes input […]

School Bus Accident No students were harmed yesterday morning after what officials are calling a minor accident.  A Siuslaw School Bus was preparing to turn on to 27th street from Highway 101 when it was sideswiped by a passenger car.  The car crossed lanes and hit the rear tire of […]

National Public Lands Day This Saturday will mark the 30th annual National Public Lands Day.  It’s billed as the nation’s largest single-day volunteer event for public lands.  Federally managed properties in Western Oregon will be hosting a variety of activities this weekend. There are none slated for the immediate Florence […]