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Investigation Ongoing Into Swisshome/Deadwood Shootings The Lane County Sheriff’s office continues to investigate the shooting that occurred in the Sweethome Deadwood area Tuesday night that resulted in the death of 3 individuals. Sgt. Tom Speldrich with the Lane County Sheriff’s department says they have located the lone suspect in the […]
Covid Decline Continues Lane County is reporting another decrease in overall COVID-19 cases, this past week another 39.7 % case drop from the previous week which equals about 6,500 fewer cases. Weekend totals for the county were 580 which was just under 200 less than last weekend’s totals. While cases […]
High Speed Chase Update Friday’s High Speed Chase through Florence ended in the arrest of two individuals a detailed release from Florence Police described the chase from the Florence borders that began much earlier in Coos County. Sheriff’s deputies from Coos and Douglas County pursued a Pick-up truck with two […]
Central Lincoln Offers Energy Saving Devices Central Lincoln PUD is offereing residential customers the opportunity to receive some energy saving devices. Through March 20th residents can visit the Central Lincoln PUD website for a supply of LED bulbs, two water aerators, a power strip and a showerhead as part of […]
Drazan Visits Florence Former Oregon house minority leader Christine Drazan was in Florence yesterday to drum up support for her candidacy for Governor. There are currently 12 republicans seeking their party’s nomination in the May 17th primary. Drazan says she holds firm to her republican ideals, but knows the necessity […]
Dunes City Mayor, Robert Forsythe Passes Former port manager and Mayor of Dunes City Robert Forsythe has passed away, Forsythe had recently been taken off life support after an illness. He had been Mayor of Dunes City since 2017. Prayers and condolences go out to his wife Cindy and to […]
Letter Raises Questions Before posting the following news story, Coast Radio news had a question as to the validity of the letter. There were no claims made as to the actual existence of the letter writer, and after a search and an attempt to confirm the claims was unsuccessful this […]
County Numbers Continue to Decrease Lane County continues to show significant decreases in COVID-19 cases. The rate per 100,000 continues to drop and hit a one month low yesterday to 747.8, the lowest infection rate since January 6th. The County began to see sharp increases just after the Christmas holiday […]
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