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Ballot Initiative For Dunes City The Dunes City Council has approved a proposed ballot initiative that would make it easier for candidates to appear on future ballots. Currently, the city charter requires a petition signed by at least 20 registered voters within city limits. The proposal would allow candidates to […]
Proposed STR Regulations The City of Florence will host an open house Monday, October 13th, at City Hall to discuss proposed short-term rental regulations. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., with a presentation at 5:45. City staff will outline draft business license rules for short-term rentals—properties rented for 30 days or […]
Beat the Wave Florence Assistant City Manager Megan Messmer, who also chairs the West Lane Emergency Operations Group, says they’re preparing the community for anything from a major quake to everyday disruptions. “We’re hosting the Beat the Wave Disaster Preparedness Expo this Saturday, October 11th, from nine to two at […]
Whitmore Classical Academy: Town Hall A Town Hall meeting for the proposed Whitmore Classical Academy will be held Thursday, October 9th at 6:30 p.m. at First American Title, 179 Laurel Street, Suite B in Florence. The public is invited to learn more about the new public charter school proposed to […]
City Council Meeting Information The Florence City Council meets this evening at 5:30 at City Hall and online, with a public hearing on Ordinance 12, Series 2025 — a proposal to vacate an unimproved public alley as part of the Elm Park Planned Unit Development near 9th Street. The request, […]
Community Event Focuses on Veterans and Non-Veterans The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is inviting the entire community—not just veterans—to a special event this Sunday at Three Rivers Casino Resort in Florence. Doors open at 2 p.m. for a showing of the documentary Here. Is. Better., a film that explores […]
Port of Coos Bay Exciting developments are underway at the Port of Coos Bay. Congresswoman Val Hoyle says the port has secured two federal grants worth $69 million for planning, while the Oregon Legislature has approved $100 million in bonding authority to dredge the channel. The port has also been […]
DeSpain Announces 4th District Candidacy This morning, Monique DeSpain launched her 2026 campaign for Oregon’s Fourth Congressional District, setting up a rematch against incumbent Democrat Val Hoyle. In her announcement, DeSpain, a retired U.S. Air Force Colonel and mother of twin boys from Eugene, said she is running again because […]
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