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First Citizen Nominees As part of the Siuslaw Awards on Friday, July 21st is the announcement of the First Citizen Award that highlights the generosity and commitment of an individual in the Florence Community that has given of themselves to see the community thrive. This year’s nominees are Kim Erickson […]
Planning Commission There is no City Council meeting this evening. The City Council and Planning Commission will meet tomorrow for a joint work session to discuss the Transportation System Plan Project at 5:30. The group will receive a consultation presentation and go over proposed work products and public outreach. The […]
Fire Destroys Iconic Home A fire last night around 6:45 pm required the assistance of Western Lane Fire and EMS Authority as well as ODF. According to Deputy Chief Matt House a home along the west side of Highway 101 at milepost 173 was engulfed in flames and due to […]
Hoyle Visits Coast 4th District Congresswoman Val Hoyle was in Florence yesterday. She stopped in to Coast Radio to talk about some of the concerns that are facing the district and some of the hopes for economic opportunity. She says she is continuing to work for the construction of a […]
Fire Danger: HIGH The Fourth of July is a day of celebration that usually includes fireworks, but as of midnight last night the entirety of Western Lane County moved into a High fire danger. The recent high winds and relative low humidity has placed the danger to a condition where […]
Wildfire Evacuation Starts and Ends (Near Waldport) An example of the dangers of wildfire even along the coast happened yesterday just north of Yachats. Lincoln County sheriff’s office sent 9 units to help evacuate the Wakonda Beach recreation area yesterday afternoon. The Level 3, or go now, evacuation notice was […]
Satelite Office to Open The Lane County Land Management Division is opening a satellite office next week at Florence City Hall. West Lane County Commissioner Ryan Ceniga is happy with the arrangement. “I think it’s a big deal. We worked hard with land management and Florence, and Erin Reynolds, she’s […]
Fire Danger A heavier than usual rainfall in Western Lane County this past spring can be a two-edge sword. Siuslaw Valley Fire Chief Michael Schick says it has kept things damp. “Right now we’re at a low fire danger, but I think that’s just the beginning of the season.” That’s […]
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