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Man Detonates Explosive Device An incident in Florence over the weekend required the response of the Eugene Police Department Explosive Disposal Unit. Saturday evening at approximately 11:14 pm Florence Police responded to a call of an explosive device that was detonated at a residence in the 3400 block of Rhododendron […]
Air Quality Yesterday Air quality in the Florence area dipped yesterday afternoon with the presence of smoke causing some calls as to the origin. One caller wanted to know if a wildfire was responsible. According to Matt House with Western Lane Fire and EMS authority it was the result of […]
Fiber to Receive Government Help The US Department of Agriculture- Rural Development is investing $35 million to bring high speed internet to the Oregon Coast. $10.6 Million of that will fiber provider Hyak connect the area around Mapleton and Swisshome. Margi Hoffman is the Oregon Director of the USDA Rural […]
Student Contest Across the state there has a contest introduced aimed at High School Students. The Department of Consumer and Business Services is conducting a contest to increase awareness about worker safety for young workers. They are looking for students who want to show off their video or graphic design […]
Sign Your Envelop We’re just over a week away from election day and the person who oversees elections in Lane County, Dena Dawson, says be sure you sign the back of the ballot envelope before dropping it in the mail or a ballot drop box. That signature is one way of […]
Future Auctions Could Impact Local Lakes A real estate auction next month could have a profound impact on lake levels in Siltcoos Lake. (Jamie Mills 3) “The reality is that if they take the dams out there would be some major changes on Siltcoos Lake.” Dunes City Administrator Jamie Mills […]
Fire season comes to a close Widespread rain and cooler temperatures have led to a statewide easing of fire restrictions effective Saturday, October 29th. The start and end of fire seasons are set by individual fire protection districts based on conditions in their area. But steady and soaking rain this week has […]
Election Intimidation We are less than two weeks away from election day and the act of returning your ballot is a private and confidential thing. Nobody has the right to examine your ballot before you drop it in a ballot or mailbox, nor do they have the right to ask […]
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