School Returns School buses return to the streets filled with students this week. Mapleton and Siuslaw Schools are back in session. It is important to remember to stop for buses when their lights and signs are out. While the fines can be hefty the safety for students is the main […]
Florence Oregon News
Vaccines Approved for Oregon Use; SNAP Benefits Extended; Planning Commission; Rods N Rhodies
Vaccines Approved for Oregon Use Oregon has been approved for the new COVID-19 vaccines and booster. The decision came down on Friday as the Western States Workgroup made their recommendation to the top state’s health officer. Dr. Dean Sidelinger said the administration of the booster can now move forward with […]
Traffic Delays Expected; Be Prepared; Back to School Staff Gathering
Traffic Delays Expected The potential for heavy holiday traffic on the Oregon coast has prompted the Oregon Department of Transportation to ask travelers to be aware of possible traffic delays in Reedsport and Winchester Bay from today through the Labor Day holiday on Monday, specifically northbound traffic returning to the […]
Gala for Boys and Girls Club; Food Bank; COVID-19
Gala for Boys and Girls Club The boys and Girls Club of Western Lane County has announced their Gala for 2022. The date for the event is Saturday October 8th. Executive Director Vanessa Buss is signing up businesses for sponsorships for the biggest fund raiser of the year for the […]
Book Sale; Photo Contest; Coast Popular for Labor Day; Boating Safety Reminder
Book Sale The annual Labor Day book sale held by the Friends of the Siuslaw Public Library is returning this year. It opens to the public at 10 AM Saturday and Sunday, but dues paying members of the Friends Group will get early access on Saturday. They’ll be able to […]
Labor Day/Back To School; Aquarium Remodel; Missing Teen; Reedsport Water Repair
Labor Day/Back To School City of Florence Offices will be closed on Monday in observance of Labor day. Critical services will still be operating. On Wednesday September 7th the city will hold a bbq for students as they go back to school. City Manager Erin Reynolds. “In part of continuing […]
Missing Teen: Franki Tuloula Mae Salyers-Livingston
The Oregon Department of Human services has put out a statewide alert for a missing 16 year old female. Franki Tuloula Mae Salyers-Livingston went missing on August 23rd from the Portland area and is believed to be in danger. She stands 5 foot one inch tall and weighs about 100 […]
Fatal Wreck Saturday; State of Emergency; 25K for Pioneer Museum
Fatal Wreck Saturday A Saturday morning wreck on Highway 126 claimed the life of a Florence Man. 39 year old Chad Colborn failed to negotiate a corner near milepost 29 when his Chevy Colorado left the roadway and struck a tree. The accident happened early, around 6:15 in the morning. […]