Local News

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 […]

Ems Sweep; Former Beavers Get All-Star Nod

Ems Sweep The Eugene Emeralds defeated the Hillsboro Hops 7-4 Sunday, clinching their first series sweep of the season and tying their longest win streak in the High-A era at eight. Eugene is now 12-2 in the second half. Dayson Croes led the offense with a 2-RBI double and scored […]

Duck Shortstop Honored; Emeralds Win on Walk-Off

Duck Shortstop Honored Oregon shortstop Maddox Molony has been named to the 2025 Academic All-America® Baseball Second Team by College Sports Communicators. He becomes just the second player in Ducks program history to earn the honor, joining Aaron Zavala in 2021. Molony, with a 3.88 GPA in multi-disciplinary science, also […]

July 4th; Firework Restrictions; Recycling Changes

July 4th It’s the Fourth of July, and several events are taking place throughout Florence. The Florence Kiwanis have placed flags across the community in observance of Independence Day. At noon, Florence Habitat for Humanity will host its annual pie and watermelon eating contests and sponsor a porch parade, judging […]

Siuslaw River Bridge at Dusk

Happy 4th; Backflow Testing; Block Party

Happy 4th As Oregonians prepare for a festive Fourth of July weekend, state agencies are urging residents to celebrate responsibly. The Oregon Health Authority, ODOT, OLCC, and others warn that driving or boating under the influence of alcohol, cannabis, or medications can be deadly. Impairment is a top factor in […]