It’s expected that as many as 60 authors and publishers will be participating in the first ever Florence Festival of Books in two weeks at the Florence Events Center.  One of the most experienced and notable writers will be William L. Sullivan, the author of a number of hiking guides […]

Cooler overnight temperatures and higher humidity during the day gives the feeling that fall may be in the air, but fire officials are casting a wary eye at the underbrush.  Two recent fires in the same day highlighted once challenge.  Both fires were near the Florence Events Center… and both […]

The annual Beach Walk for Habitat for Humanity is set for tomorrow morning. Kate Redwine — “It’s our biggest, our biggest annual fund raiser.”(click here to listen to quote) Habitat Director Kate Redwine says they rely on the event to help them provide housing for hard working, but low income […]

Lane County Commissioners are still trying to deal with balancing the current year’s budget… something they usually have taken care of by June of each year.  But a series of events came together to disrupt the process this year, creating a very difficult situation. Commissioners and administration are working together […]

After a public career that covered much of three decades Jean Cowan has decided there are more important things than elected office. Jean Cowan– “I weighed the comparisons between politics and my grandchildren, and my grandchildren won.”(click here to listen) The Newport Democrat, currently serving as the Oregon House District […]

Five times over the past 8-weeks Florence Police have set up a video camera, positioned officers in pursuit cars and put their decoy in place.  The objective:  increase pedestrian safety in highway crosswalks in Florence.  The actions were funded in part by a grant from the Bicycle Transportation Alliance. The […]