Three Buttes Fire The latest information from the Three Buttes fire is that while there is no containment, there is now significant growth either.  The fire is covering about 144 acres according to the Oregon Department of Forestry.  Fire crews are working tirelessly to form a barrier around the area […]

Chamber Weighs in on Recent County Commissionere Meeting An impassioned President and CEO of the Florence Area Chamber of Commerce, Bettina Hannigan lashed out at the Lane County Commissioners yesterday for what she sees as an agenda to solidify the use of 1.5% of the Transient Room Tax intended for […]

New Process For Business Licensing Business owners in Florence will be introduced to a new process for applying for or renewing their business license.  The City of Florence is going to an online business license application and will be offering a free training program at the Florence Events Center on […]

Fire Grows Slowly 90 firefighters along with heavy equipment and 4 engines are currently deployed on the Three Buttes Fire just north of Florence.  The fire is in a remote area due east of the Heceta Lighthouse about 5 miles inland.  According to fire officials the fire is mainly a […]

Council Rejects Homeless Shelter Proposal Last night the Florence City Council deliberated on the proposal of a 365 day a year homeless shelter which could provide alternatives for individuals that currently sleep on public property within the city of Florence.  Councilors were mixed on their reasons for and against it.  […]

School District Looks for School Levy Extension Voters in the Siuslaw School District will be asked to renew a “local option” tax levy in the November General Election.  The Siuslaw School Board approved the referral of the measure to voters last week.  Siuslaw Superintendent Andy Grzeskowiak says, if approved, it […]