Bill Passes to Law For Medical Debt Relief A bill prohibiting credit reporting on Oregonians’ medical debt has been signed into law by Governor Tina Kotek. Hailed as a significant victory for consumer rights advocates, the bill (SB 605) also removes existing medical debt from credit reports, including debt from […]
Local News
Sports: 6-18-25
Beaver’s Season Over Oregon State’s season came to an end Tuesday with a 7-6 loss to Louisville at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha. The Beavers rallied for three runs in the ninth to tie it, but a sacrifice fly in the bottom of the inning sealed the win for the […]
WLFEA Receives New Fire Truck; Gas Prices Climb; Camping Season Begins; New Bill Could Boost Home Ownership; Aphid Outbreak
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 […]
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 […]




