Waldport Plane Crash The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to a plane crash Wednesday afternoon at Wakonda Beach Airport in Waldport. At approximately 1:35 p.m., deputies received a report of an aircraft that had crashed and was lodged about 50 feet up in the trees, with the pilot still inside. […]

Legislators Urged to Keep MID (Mortgage Interest Deduction) Oregon lawmakers are weighing potential changes to the state’s Mortgage Interest Deduction, a long-standing tax policy that allows homeowners to deduct interest paid on their home loans from their state taxable income. Under current law, the deduction is capped at $750,000 in combined […]

State Looks for Way to Curb Budget Shortfall Oregon lawmakers are considering disconnecting parts of the state’s tax code from federal law in response to House Resolution 1, the budget reconciliation bill passed last July. The state faces a nearly $900 million budget shortfall tied to federal tax changes. Democrats […]

Planning Commission Meeting The Florence Planning Commission will hold public hearings Tuesday, February 10, on two land-use applications. The first involves the Oregon Coast Humane Society at 2840 Rhododendron Drive. The request seeks approval of a conditional use permit to allow the continued temporary placement of an existing metal Connex […]

Scam Warnings The Lane County Sheriff’s Office is warning the public about ongoing phone scams targeting the community. Officials say they will never ask for money by phone, text, or email, and will never call about missed jury duty. Scammers often claim to be sheriff’s sergeants, saying there are warrants, missed […]

Missing Teen May Be In Florence Area The Oregon Department of Human Services is asking for the public’s help to locate a missing teenager who may be in the Florence area. Michael M. Newton, age 16, was reported missing from Eugene on January 3, 2026. ODHS Child Welfare officials say […]

Lawmaker Mull Predatory Lending Practices Oregon lawmakers are considering a bill aimed at cracking down on what supporters describe as predatory lending practices affecting thousands of residents each year. A new report from the Center for Responsible Lending focuses on lender OppFi, which charges interest rates of up to 195 […]

FLOCK Cameras Approved Despite a large outcry from audience members and extensive public comment, the Florence City Council voted 3–2 last night to continue using the FLOCK automatic license plate reader camera system. Councilors heard from multiple community members who objected to the technology, raising concerns about who can ultimately […]