Code Update Process Continues The City of Florence and the Florence Planning Commission continue its work on revamping the city’s building codes. It has been almost 4 decades since the last overhaul of the regulations that guide builders and provide guidelines for growth in the city. A severe housing shortage […]
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Rannow Hopes to Qualify; AP Ranks Ducks 11th; Ems Let Spokane By
Rannow Hopes to Qualify Florence golfer Bob Rannow will hit the links today to try and qualify for this weekend’s Boeing Classic. Rannow advanced to today’s qualifier by hitting a 3 under par 68 last week. Rannow is hoping to make the cut today to make it to this weekends […]
Caucus Begins Wednesday; ReVision Update; Coastal Clamming Narrows
Caucus Begins Wednesday This Wednesday at Three Rivers Casino the Confederated Tribes of the Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians will be holding the 8th annual Oregon Coastal Caucus. Tribal Chairman Don Slyter says this year’s caucus, as it is every year, is to support the community. “To have an […]
Emeralds Win; First Cross Country Event
Emeralds Win The Eugene Emeralds found a way to bounce back from an 8-1 drubbing at the hands of the Spokane Indians on Saturday. Last night is Spokane the Ems led through 8 ½ innings until the Indians scored on a sacrifice fly. After advancing on a wild pitch, third […]
Code Updates Continue; Affordable Housing Project to Move Forward; Douglas County Seeking Father/Daughter Whereabouts
Code Updates Continue A joint work session is planned for the City of Florence Planning Commission and the Florence City Council on Monday. Work continues on the Residential Housing Code Update Project as the city and commission try to review and renew the city code to more modern acceptable practices. […]
Rannow Advances; Ems Over Volcanoes
Rannow Advances Florence golfer Bob Rannow is in contention for a spot in the Boeing Classic. Rannow was one of only five golfers that shot below par. Rannow shot a 3-under 68 to win a pre-qualifier at High Cedars Golf Club. Rannow’s next outing will be Tuesday in the Greater […]
Nova Urgent Care Opening; Free Fishing…; New Reedsport Chief; Yard Debris Disposal
Nova Urgent Care Opening Nova Health at 4480 Highway 101 opens its doors tomorrow to urgent care patients. The company has been gearing up for several months to provide the service while also providing primary care physicians for local residents. Clinic Manager Brittany Elliot says the facility is there for […]
Season Tickets; Ems Bounce Back
Season Tickets Season tickets for Viking Football are available for purchase at the High School Office. The price for reserved seats will be $30.00 per seat. Previous year ticket holders have until Monday, August 26 to purchase reserved seat tickets. After August 26 all remaining tickets will be open to the […]




