Extreme Fire Level Western Lane Fire and EMS responded to a report of an illegal burning last night south of the bridge just past Resurrection Lutheran Church. This comes on the heels of a notice released by WLFEA Deputy Chief Matt House stating that Florence has been added to the […]
Florence Oregon News
Search for Mother and Child; Candidate Forum Upcoming; Fire Weather Watch; Temporary Bridge Closure
Search for Mother and Child The Lane County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the community’s help in locating a 34 year old woman from the Florence area. On or about September 3rd or 4th it is believed that Kristin Williams and her 1 and a half year old daughter Skye left […]
School Returns; BBQ; Hot and Dry
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 […]
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 […]