National Postal Workers Day Today is National Postal Workers Day, a celebration of the job they do to deliver the mail. Postal workers provide a vital service, especially during big election years like 2024 and in states like Oregon where elections are conducted completely by mail. Daniel Cortez is the […]

July 4th Activities Florence Habitat for Humanity is “all-in” for Independence Day activities.  In addition to the annual porch parade, there will also be a bike parade.  Janell Morgan says it’s open for motorized and non-motorized entries. “Everyone is welcome to enter.  You just have to be decorated for the […]

Mistaken Identity? A recent possible report of a highly invasive hornet in the Florence area appears to be a case of mistaken identity.  That’s according to entomologist Josh Vlach with the Oregon Department of Agriculture.  Vlach says they can’t be certain without a photo or an actual sample, but: “We […]

Murder Hornet?  Maybe Not. Florence resident Debbie Todd was on her way back into town last Wednesday from property on Upper North Fork Road and had come to the stop sign at milepost 12.  It was quite warm and her windows were down when a very large bug flew into […]

Scams Scammers are constantly looking to find ways to get your personal information, financial information and your money.  The Douglas County sheriff’s office is reporting that another round of impersonations is happening.  They are receiving reports from the public that persons impersonating Douglas County Sheriff’s officials are threatening individuals with […]

Fireworks Season Begins The 4th of July is just around the corner and the Oregon State Fire Marshall would like to remind individuals that the use of fireworks can be dangerous.  Retail sales of legal fireworks for Oregon began yesterday and will continue through the 6th of July.  OSFM assistant […]

Teacher Pay Increase Union members and management at Siuslaw Schools came to an agreement earlier this month on new employment contracts that will provide a higher “starting pay rate” for new hires.  District superintendent Andy Grzeskowiak says one component of the new pay schedules has created some concern in the […]

Cost of Living in Florence According to a recent index of cost of living, Florence ranks 60th in the most expensive cities in the state to live.  Based on national averages Florence pays 14% less for the 10 most common bills associated with households including mortgage or rent, utilities, auto […]