Workshop For Business Business leaders on the Central Coast will soon have a chance to learn how to strengthen their bottom line during uncertain economic times. A free workshop, Access to Capital: Financing for Resilient Businesses, is scheduled for Tuesday, September 17th, from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Florence […]
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Vikings Get Ranked; Ems Outlast Aquasox
Vikings Get Ranked The Siuslaw Vikings are starting the football season with statewide recognition. The team is ranked No. 5 in the OSAAtoday preseason coaches’ poll, with defending champion Burns at No. 1. The Vikings’ Week 2 opponent and home opener, North Valley, is ranked No. 7 — the same […]
Florence is RV Destination Spot; Chamber Photo Contest; Getting The Most Out Of SNAP; Labor Day Gas Prices
Florence is RV Destination Spot America’s RV boom is rolling strong, and two Oregon Coast towns are now on the national radar. Florence and Brookings have both been named top RV destinations for 2025 by StorageCafe, which ranked cities on campground quality, amenities, and livability. Florence stands out with 17 […]
Ducks Ready; Beavers Set
Ducks Ready The seventh-ranked Oregon Ducks kick off their 2025 season Saturday at Autzen Stadium against Montana State. The Ducks are coming off a 13-1 record in their first Big Ten season, where they won the conference title and reached the College Football Playoff as the No. 1 seed. Montana […]
Extension Granted for Hotel Build; Museum Targeted; OPRD Seeking Volunteers
Extension Granted for Hotel Build Matt Braun of Braun Hospitality says the Quince street hotel project by Wyndham is down to its last bureaucratic stamp. He told members of the Florence urban renewal agency last night that the process has been muddled with a lot of paperwork including what he […]
Ems Split Series with Hops; College Football
Ems Split Series with Hops The Eugene Emeralds dropped a tough one Sunday night, falling 2-1 to the Hillsboro Hops. It’s the first time the Ems have lost back-to-back games since July 10th, finishing the six-game set with a 3-3 split. Pitching was dominant on both sides, with Eugene’s Charlie […]
City Meetings; Cuts in Education Loom; Rally to be Held; ODF Looking for Firefighters
City Meetings The Florence Public Arts Committee meets this afternoon at 4 p.m. at City Hall. The agenda includes a short presentation on public art, subcommittee updates, and discussion of upcoming arts events, including the Elements of Art Studio Tour, the Coastal Plein Air Art and Wine Festival, the Florence […]
Groundbreaking Ceremony; Hot Weather; Lane County Commissioners; Mystery Masticator
Groundbreaking Ceremony The City of Florence and Our Coastal Village will host a groundbreaking ceremony Monday, August 25th at 1:30 p.m. The event will celebrate the NW Ninth Street Neighborhood Infrastructure Project and the Elm Park Planned Unit Development, which includes affordable housing and a child care center. A quorum […]




