Student Housing Stability A new report from Oregon Housing and Community Services highlights the link between stable housing and student success, noting that students facing housing instability are more likely to struggle academically and less likely to graduate. The issue has local relevance. The Siuslaw School District’s McKinney-Vento program provides […]

Smoke To Be An Issue For Travelers State officials are urging Oregonians to prepare for changing wildfire conditions before traveling this summer. ODOT, OEM, DEQ, and OHA say heavy smoke can reduce visibility, worsen air quality, and lead to road closures, detours, and reduced speed zones. Travelers are encouraged to […]

SDC Ordinance Passes After last month’s discussion on continuing the System Development Charge deferral program ended in a 4-1 vote to extend the debate, the Florence City Council met Monday to further deliberate and vote on the ordinance. Councilor Robert Carp spoke against the measure, saying he did not believe […]

City Council Meeting:      SDC Vote Possible The Florence City Council will consider extending incentives aimed at encouraging new housing construction during its meeting Monday night. Councilors are scheduled to vote on Ordinance 3, which would continue the city’s system development charge exemption and deferral programs through June 30, […]