Homicide Investigation The Florence Police are currently conducting a homicide investigation.  Details are limited, but Chief John Pitcher says there is not threat to the community.  an altercation apparently turned deadly yesterday.  More details will be released as the investigation allows.

Lung Cancer Awareness November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, bringing the spotlight to the country’s deadliest form of cancer. There will be an estimated 130-thousand lung cancer deaths in 2022, including more than 84-hundred in Oregon, according to the American Cancer Society. Michael Skokan is a pulmonary critical-care physician at […]

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 […]