Armed Robbery Suspects Identified (Update: In Custody) The Florence Police have reported that they believe the suspects in an armed robbery at the American Market Monday evening are no longer in the Florence area. Through information distributed by Chief John Pitcher, Florence Police working with Douglas County Sheriff’s department were […]
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Armed Robbery and Attempted Burglary; Gun Legislation Pushback; Building Safety; Gas Prices
Armed Robbery and Attempted Burglary The Florence Police department has reported that another armed robbery and an attempted armed burglary were committed. On Monday evening around 10:30 pm two men, one armed with a shotgun that looked similar to an AK-47 style weapon attempted to enter the Cleawox market after […]
Pot Store Armed Robbery; Ballots Mailed; 101 Accident
Pot Store Armed Robbery The Florence Police department is looking for any leads on an armed robbery that was committed at the Florence Bud’s 4 U location at 1480 Rhododendron Drive. The robbery occurred on Friday at approximately 9:07 pm when a lone white male dressed in black and wearing […]
Group Protests Drag Show; Water Boil, Again for Mapleton; Hospital Systems Struggling; Museum Premieres New Website
Group Protests Drag Show Under a blanket of anonymity protestors gathered in front of Florence Golf Links at around 1pm on Saturday to stand up against what they called grooming pedophiles in our school system. 19 individuals dressed in tan pants and black shirts most with their faces covered held […]
May: Wildfire Awareness Month; Benefit Eligibility; Boys and Girls Club Golf; Predatory Lending
May: Wildfire Awareness Month The Month of May is Wildfire awareness month. And this year the Oregon Department of forestry is asking you this year to put your Smokey hat on. Is association with Keep Oregon Green and federal, state, tribal, and local fire agencies like Siuslaw Valley fire and […]
Focus on School Board; Clean-up Efforts; Dunes City Public Hearing; Veneta Man Dies in One Vehicle Collision; Paid Leave Oregon
Focus on School Board The May 16th Special election is just over two weeks away and while there are several items that apply to western Lane County, the biggest focus seems to be on the Siuslaw School Board. 4 positions are up for re-election and all have opponents. One of […]
LIHEAP Releases More Heat Money; Clean-up Results; Gas Prices; Habitat to Benefit from Ticket Sales
LIHEAP Releases More Heat Money Siuslaw Outreach Services here in Florence will be signing up individuals and families for additional money that has been provided by the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program. Lane County recently announced that more money was available for the program. Qualified applicants that did not […]
Voter Registration Deadline; Political Signs; Fire Insurance Policy Not Renewed; Arbor Day Reedsport
Voter Registration Deadline The deadline for new voters in Lane County to register and get a ballot for the May 16th Special Districts Election is today (Apr. 25). It’s too late to submit anything by mail, but unregistered voters can go online at the Lane County Website and complete a […]




