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Wildfire Smoke Wildfire smoke from the Moon Complex Fire in Southern Oregon has prompted the Lane Regional Air Protection Agency to issue an air quality advisory through Tuesday evening for western Lane County’s coastal mountain range, from Mapleton to Veneta. The Eugene-Springfield area is also expected to see periods of […]
Short Term Rentals in Florence The City of Florence is continuing work on short-term rental housing regulations. STRs are defined as residential units, or portions of them, rented for 30 days or less through platforms like Airbnb or VRBO. They differ from month-to-month rentals or units leased to traveling health […]
Boys Soccer The Siuslaw Vikings boys soccer team opened league play Thursday with a 4-1 victory over East Linn Christian at Hans Petersen Field. The Vikings controlled the tempo, with first-half goals from Kale Jensen and Sailor Jensen. In the second half, Henry Stone scored off a throw-in from Asher […]
Released Murder Suspect Located in Florence A 26-year-old murder suspect mistakenly released from the Multnomah County Jail earlier this week has been arrested in Florence. The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office says Ty Sage was indicted in May on charges of second-degree murder and first-degree robbery in the 2021 killing of […]
FEMA Plans Likely to Impact Building Costs FEMA is proposing sweeping changes to the National Flood Insurance Program that could have a major impact on Oregon communities. The agency is seeking public comment on how the Endangered Species Act will be integrated into floodplain management. Locally, Florence City Council has […]
Short Term Rental Open House The City of Florence is inviting the public to an open house on short-term rentals. The event will cover how STRs fit into the city’s housing goals, current regulations, and proposed updates to city code. City staff will be on hand to answer questions and […]
Child Care Facility Coming Child Care is one of the biggest concerns of families in Florence. Facilities, caregivers and other resources are well below the need. Costs for childcare can well exceed $1500 per month per child in most cases. The Florence Area Chamber of Commerce has been a champion […]
New Look at Possible High School The Siuslaw School District’s Facilities Advisory Committee unveiled two scenarios for a new high school during a presentation at last night’s Florence Area Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours at Lane Community College. Committee member Robert Orr said both options would build an entirely […]
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