SALEM, Ore. (AP) – Oregon’s tax collections will be down nearly $200 million from projections for the two-year state budget cycle that has just begun. The latest forecast from state economists, released to lawmakers on Friday, is unlikely to require any immediate cuts in government spending because it’s early in […]

Roadside inspection stations will be set up in several areas of Oregon next Friday to try and stem the tide of invasive species.  Oregon State Police will assist the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife.  They’ll be directing anyone towing or hauling a boat to pull to the side of […]

Preparations are underway for the fourth annual Rods n’ Rhodies Invitational car show.  Organizers say more than one-hundred rods and cruisers will grace Old Town Florence for two days, September 10th and 11th.   Bay Street will be closed to traffic for the two-day event allowing pedestrians to stroll through the […]

Public health officials are warning residents and visitors to North Coos County to stay away from the water in South Tenmile Lake.  Water monitoring has confirmed the presence of toxic blue-green algae.  It can produce toxins harmful to humans and animals.  Experts say swallowing or inhaling water droplets should be […]

  SALEM, Ore. (AP) – State lawmakers will get a fresh picture of Oregon’s tax collections and economic outlook in just a little while.   Legislative committees are scheduled this morning to hear the latest quarterly revenue forecast following a period of relatively flat job growth.   It will be […]