OPB Selects New Branch Manager Oregon Pacific Bank has announced the replacement for retiring Florence Branch Manager Lori Gates.  In a press release yesterday, Kim Erickson, Senior Vice President and Florence Team Leader said Al Rojas would be taking the position.  Rojas most recent responsibilities were as Operations Supervisor for […]

Cold Start Several entities east of Florence are getting a late start today due to weather conditions.  Some Eugene schools are starting late as well as some medical facilities.  Willamette Valley cancer institute and Research Center is on schedule.  Road conditions are good along 126 according to Tripcheck.  Temperatures dipped […]

Students Offered Counseling The death of a Siuslaw High School last weekend has prompted school officials to offer support for students and staff as they all try to process the loss.  Formal and informal grief and emotional support counseling has been offered.  A memorial service for Terrence Evans will be […]

Heart Month February is heart month and many in the country are living with a chronic condition that affects this vital organ. Heart failure is the term for a syndrome in which the heart can’t keep up with its workload. While it’s chronic, Anthony Mulholland with Oregon Health and Science […]

Pet Chipping and Vaccines Pet owners who want to get their furry family member microchipped, or vaccinated can get that done Saturday, February 18th at the Oregon Coast Humane Society.  Executive director Elizabeth Thompson says pet owners can buy most vaccines over the counter or online and give the shots […]

AARP Investing in Small Towns and Cities Imagine community projects that can be turned around quickly. Sounds unlikely? A program that does just that is open for applications. Started in 2017, the A-A-R-P Community Challenge program provides grants to improve cities and towns for people of all ages. The city […]

Levy Measure to Make Ballot in May Lane County Commissioners unanimously approved a measure for the May 16th ballot that would renew an existing tax levy that has supported more than half of the operation of the Lane County Jail for the past decade.  Sheriff Cliff Harold stressed this would […]

Bill Looks To Change Primaries Oregonians will likely be asked next year whether or not to change the way primary elections in the state are conducted.  Initiative 2024-016 received enough signatures this week to place it on the November 5th , 2024 ballot.  Backed by the group “All Oregon Votes”, […]