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Motorcycle Death (update) The Florence Police have released the preliminary investigative report from Saturday’s motorcycle fatality on Highway 126. According to the report a motorcycle, operated by 20 year old Ghage Robinette of North Bend was traveling east bound on highway 126 when it collided with the front of an […]
Fire Season Wildfire season in Oregon will soon be coming to a close, but dangers are still out there. Lane County Emergency Manager Patence Winningham says there is still a threat. Even in Western Lane County. “Wildfire could be a threat along along the coast as well. The Sweet Creek […]
Be Ready For Winter September is Disaster Preparedness Month. As we make the transition from Summer to the Fall and Winter, it’s a good time to check your “storm” supplies. Lane County Emergency Manager Patence (patience) Winningham says by paying a little attention now, it could make it a little […]
Housing Housing shortages continue to be a problem for Florence, but the City of Florence is working on ways to solve the shortage through Florence HIP, the Housing Implementation Project. Opportunities for housing and particularly affordable housing is slim in the area and the City is looking for a chance […]
Fire Dangers There are beginning changes to the weather as the season looks to fall this week, but the Oregon Department of Forestry’s Fire Protection division Chief Mike Shaw says the fire season is far from over. He says while they are prepared for fire starts the fewer caused human […]
Record Month for Food Share Food insecurity is an issue for many families along the Oregon Coast and here in Florence the Florence Food Share is having a positive impact on that issue. Florence Food Share Executive Director Colin Morgan says august was a record month for food distribution. “We […]
COVID-19 Update There were only 10 new cases of COVID-19 to report for the Florence area raising the total to 1988 all time for the virus. This week the Oregon Health Authority began doling out the new vaccines for the BA4 and BA5 strains of the virus. The Florence Events […]
PeaceHealth Recognized For Excellence PeaceHealth has received an award from the American Heart Association for its comprehensive stroke center. The award champions hospitals for its ability to provide patients with the most appropriate treatment for stroke. The Gold Plus Get With the Guidelines award is a nationally recognized award of […]
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