OHA Reports Deficiencies in Student Health A new report from the Oregon Health Authority reveals that more than one in five Oregon eighth- and 11th-graders had unmet mental or physical health needs in 2022. Students cited barriers such as lack of insurance, long wait times, and stigma around seeking help. […]

City Council Meeting The Florence City Council meets tonight, October 20th, at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall, with the session streamed online. Councilors will continue a public hearing on the proposed right-of-way vacation tied to the Elm Park Planned Unit Development and consider two resolutions authorizing grant applications to the […]

City Council Meeting The Florence City Council will meet Monday evening, October 20th, continuing a public hearing on the proposed right-of-way vacation tied to the Elm Park Planned Unit Development. Councilors will also consider two resolutions authorizing grant applications to the Oregon Department of Aviation — one for the airport’s […]

Hoyle on Health Care Coverage Prices Fourth District Representative Val Hoyle says while the House has passed its portion of the bill to reopen the government, much of the work remains undone. In a press conference yesterday, Hoyle called rising health care costs one of the gravest issues facing Oregonians. […]

Fake Credit Card Scanner Florence Police are investigating after a credit card skimmer was discovered at the 7-Eleven store on October 13th. An officer responded after employees reported finding the device on the store’s card reader, which appeared nearly identical to the actual payment terminal. Police say the skimmer had […]