School Bus Accident No students were harmed yesterday morning after what officials are calling a minor accident.  A Siuslaw School Bus was preparing to turn on to 27th street from Highway 101 when it was sideswiped by a passenger car.  The car crossed lanes and hit the rear tire of […]

National Public Lands Day This Saturday will mark the 30th annual National Public Lands Day.  It’s billed as the nation’s largest single-day volunteer event for public lands.  Federally managed properties in Western Oregon will be hosting a variety of activities this weekend. There are none slated for the immediate Florence […]

Three Buttes Fire Update Firefighters worked diligently over the weekend securing and patrolling the area surrounding the Three Buttes Fire 11 miles northeast of Florence.  The fire is now reduced to 119 acres and is 27% contained.  Fire managers says they are confident that the fire will not spread beyond […]

Transportation Committee The City of Florence Transportation committee will meet tomorrow evening with one action item on the agenda.  The committee will discuss compact car parking standards.  The issue could potentially be updated in the city code following the discussion.  There is currently no specific wording that standardizes compact car […]