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 […]
Local News
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 […]
Ems Bounce Back; Viking Volleyball
Ems Bounce Back The Eugene Emeralds bounced back in a big way, defeating the Hillsboro Hops 9-2. After suffering their worst loss of the season last night, the Ems wasted no time — Jonah Cox homered in the first, followed by a Parks Harber blast, giving Eugene an early 3-0 […]
Ems Trounced; OSU Brokers New NIL Deal
Ems Trounced The Eugene Emeralds suffered their biggest loss of the season Wednesday, falling to the Hillsboro Hops 17-1. Hillsboro jumped out to a 9-0 lead in the first four innings, chasing Ems starter Cesar Perdomo from the game. Eugene’s lone run came on a Charlie Szykowny solo homer in […]
Museum Update; Book Sale; Radio Auction
Museum Update (correction) We previously reported that the director of the Oregon Coast Military Museum had been taken into custody. Now, new details have emerged as Geoffrey Cannon faces four felony counts of second-degree sexual abuse. According to court records, the charges stem from allegations of a sexual relationship with […]
Ems Over Hops; Duck Football
Ems Over Hops The Emeralds rallied late to defeat Hillsboro 7-2. Trailing 2-1 in the seventh, Eugene strung together eight straight 2-out base runners to spark a six-run inning. Damian Bravo tied the game, Jose Ramos put the Ems ahead, and Charlie Szykowny drove in two more as part of […]
Recycling Results; DUII Enforcement; Gas Prices
Recycling Results The City of Florence held its Black and White Recycling Event on August 16, giving residents the chance to recycle items like tires and appliances at no cost. The popular event, organized by the city’s Environmental Management Advisory Committee and sponsored by County Transfer & Recycling and Lane […]




