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WLFEA Receives New Fire Truck Western Lane Fire and EMS Authority is one of 76 fire agencies across Oregon to receive a new fire engine through the Oregon State Fire Marshal’s Engine Program. As part of the Response Ready Oregon initiative, the agency was awarded a Type 6 engine designed […]
HB 3962 Could Effect Transient Lodging Tax Oregon House Bill 3962 is moving forward in the Legislature, with a proposal that could significantly change how cities and counties use transient lodging tax revenue. The bill includes a directive for a statewide study on local taxation, but the real controversy lies […]
Siuslaw Awards The 17th annual Siuslaw Awards took place Friday night at the Florence Events Center, celebrating standout local businesses, nonprofits, and individuals for their impact on the Florence community. Chamber CEO Bettina Hannigan delivered a brief “state of the chamber” address, highlighting successes in tourism and community development, while […]
Foundation Grants The Three Rivers Foundation—the charitable arm of Three Rivers Casino Resort—has awarded $720,000 in grants to 60 nonprofits across Oregon in 2025. Established by the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians, the Foundation supports essential community services with revenue generated from casino operations. In Florence, […]
New Sheriff Named Carl Wilkerson has been unanimously appointed Lane County Sheriff by the Board of Commissioners and will serve through 2026. With more than 30 years in law enforcement, Wilkerson began as a cadet and rose through the ranks to Chief Deputy in 2019. He’s held leadership roles in […]
Gurtov to Speak to City Club Dr. Mel Gurtov, professer emeritus of Political Science at Portland State University will be in town Thursday afternoon where he will address the Florence City Club. “The talk is going to be on the US-China Tariff War, primarily focused on the effort by President […]
Three Rivers Foundation The Three Rivers Foundation, the charitable arm of Three Rivers Casino Resort, has awarded $720,000 in grants to 60 nonprofits across Oregon in 2025. The Foundation—established by the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians—supports vital community programs with revenue generated from casino operations. Among […]
Juneteenth Celebration June 19 was installed as a federal holiday in 2021. Establishing Juneteenth as National Independence Day signed by President Joe Biden. The date had widely been celebrated for years as the date that enslaved people in Galveston finally received their freedom two years after the emancipation Proclamation was […]
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