WLFEA Receives New Fire Truck Western Lane Fire and EMS Authority is one of 76 fire agencies across Oregon to receive a new fire engine through the Oregon State Fire Marshal’s Engine Program. As part of the Response Ready Oregon initiative, the agency was awarded a Type 6 engine designed […]
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Doc Talk – May -2025: Stroke Awareness
Dr. Wilder – Stroke Awareness
CWS; Littlefoots Baseball
CWS The fate of the Oregon State Beaver’s College world series run will be decided today in Omaha. However showers and thunderstorms could delay the game. Yesterdays games were put on hold due to showers and thunderstorms and the forecast for today includes more of the same. The Beavers are […]
HB 3962 Could Effect Transient Lodging Tax; OCF Report; DMV Experiences Brief System Break Down
HB 3962 Could Effect Transient Lodging Tax Oregon House Bill 3962 is moving forward in the Legislature, with a proposal that could significantly change how cities and counties use transient lodging tax revenue. The bill includes a directive for a statewide study on local taxation, but the real controversy lies […]
Sports: 6-16-2025
Coaching Position Filled Siuslaw Middle School math teacher Amanda Richards will take on a triple coaching role for the high school Vikings next year. Richards has been named head coach for the Lady Vikings softball team, adding to her responsibilities as assistant volleyball coach and head girls basketball coach. Athletic […]
News: 6-16-2025
Siuslaw Awards The 17th annual Siuslaw Awards took place Friday night at the Florence Events Center, celebrating standout local businesses, nonprofits, and individuals for their impact on the Florence community. Chamber CEO Bettina Hannigan delivered a brief “state of the chamber” address, highlighting successes in tourism and community development, while […]
Our Town – June 2025
Florentine Waterfront Hotel Public Safety Winter Music Frestival First Step – Housing Pet Support Group Florence Festival of Books
Sports: Oregon Ready for CWS; Perry Takes the Post
Oregon Ready for CWS Oregon State head coach Mitch Canham and players Gavin Turley, Wilson Weber, and Dax Whitney reflected on a season of growth and resilience as they prepare for the College World Series in Omaha. Canham praised the team’s unity and values, crediting their success to selflessness, hard […]




