Local News

Museum Manager Arrested; Stay Alert; Program Seeking Feedback; Merkley to Seek 4th Term; Fix-It Booths in Florence

Museum Manager Arrested On June 29th, Florence Police began investigating a report of an inappropriate relationship between a 27-year-old man and a juvenile female. The suspect, Geoffrey Cannon, was identified as the manager of the Oregon Coast Military Museum. Investigators developed probable cause and, on July 10th, served search warrants […]

Ems Win Streak Breaks

Ems Win Streak Breaks The Eugene Emeralds fell 5-4 to the Spokane Indians in a wild finish Tuesday night. Down 3-0, the Ems rallied with four unanswered runs in the 7th and 8th innings, highlighted by a 412-foot solo homer from Cole Foster in his first game back since mid-June. […]

Siuslaw River Bridge

Water District Announces Merger; Gas Prices Lowering; PeaceHealth CEO to Retire

Water District Announces Merger Facing the imminent failure of its sewer infrastructure, the Mapleton Commercial Area Owners Association and the Mapleton Water District have announced plans to merge into a new special district. Thanks to the passage of House Bill 3910 this spring, the merger allows the community to access […]

Siuslaw River Bridge

ODOT Layoffs; Wildfire Webinar; OSHA Grants

ODOT Layoffs On Monday, Governor Tina Kotek and the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) announced the first wave of layoffs—483 positions—out of an anticipated total of 600–700, marking the largest workforce reduction in Oregon state government history no transportation funding passed in the 2025 legislative session, a second wave looms […]

Emeralds; Flag Football

Emeralds The Eugene Emeralds will spend the week in Spokane for a 6 game series against the Indians. Spokane sits in a tie for second place as the red  hot emeralds hope to continue on an 8 game win streak that propelled them to the top of the League.  The […]