Pending Merger Will Impact Safeway Store Florence is on the list of cities that will be part of a sell off after the completion of the merger between two giant grocery store companies. The combining of Kroger, parent company of Fred Meyer and Alberston’s that has Safeway as a brand […]
Florence Oregon News
City Readies for Block Party; Rhody Realignment; Accident Causes Closure of 101; Gas Prices
City Readies for Block Party The city of Florence will once again be celebrating the community with the annual block Party. The free event will be held on Bay Street between Laurel Street and the Siuslaw River Bridge from 5 pm until 10 pm on Friday, July 26th. the street […]
Candidates For Council; Siuslaw Awards; Blood Needed; OCF Grant Cycle
Candidates For Council The November election will see two seats available on the Florence City Council as well as the Mayoral seat. Current Mayor Rob Ward has already indicated his intentions to see another term as mayor. There is currently no opposition for him. The two council seats are that […]
Heat Warning Remains; ODA Shellfish Toxin Latest Report; Saturday Crash; Options for Cooling Down
Heat Warning Remains The excessive heat warning remains in place for much of the area east of Florence. The National weather service says temperatures today in Mapleton will be at the 100 degree mark and will be in the mid 90s tomorrow, prompting the extension of the warning. Here along […]
First Citizen Nominees; Boil Water Notice – Mapleton; Food Share Grant; Keeping Cool
First Citizen Nominees The List is out on the potential Florence First Citizens. This year there are three nominees for the heralded award. Jenna Bartlet, Dan Lofy and Bonnie McDuffie. Jenna Bartlet is the owner of Siuslaw Consulting Services and has served on numerous committees and organizations, including the Florence […]
High Fire Conditions; Realignment Project; Gas Prices; No Personal Fireworks Dunes City
High Fire Conditions Today marks the beginning of High Fire Danger throughout the region. Chief Michael Schick with Western Lane Fire and EMS sent out the notice yesterday. Extreme heat and dry conditions precipitated the announcement. Chief Schick says it is very important to be careful with fireworks, and in […]
Cyber Attack Drills Recent cyber attacks against well established business around the nation has caused concern for those on whom an attack could be catastrophic. That is why last week PeaceHealth network including Peace Harbor Medical Center conducted cyber attack drills on our local hospital and system wide. Shaina Hogan […]
Council Passes Camping Ordinance; Colleagues Mourn Teacher’s Passing; Funding For Crisis Response Team; Hot Temps On The Way
Council Passes Camping Ordinance The City Council of Florence last night looked at the effect of the recent ruling by the United States Supreme Court and how it affects the proposed city ordinance No. 5-2024 of title 1 Chapter 9 on homeless camping and emergency sheltering within the city. City […]




