New Track Was Needed According to Siuslaw High School Athletic Director, Chris Johnson, the new track facility at the high school has been a long time coming. Cuts to budgets over the years have prevented the upgrades, but this past year it was determined that the facility had about a […]
Local News
National Night Out Florence’s second annual National Night out is set for two weeks from today. The annual event began in 1984 as a sign of neighborhood solidarity as families turned on their porch lights and sat on their porch or in their front yard. The program was begun to […]
Ems Shutout
Ems Shutout Last night in Hillsboro, the Hops shut out the visiting Eugene Emeralds allowing only 3 hits on the night for the Ems. The Hops pitchers combined for 14 strike-outs and only one base on balls. Ems starter, Eduarniel Nunez only lasted two-thirds of the first inning allowing two […]
Street Closures; Mural Dedication; Block Party; Transportation Funds
Street Closures As the ReVision Florence construction continues there are new street closings to report. Beginning today the intersection of First Street and Highway 101 will be closed to traffic as well as Maple Street and Highway 101. The closings are expected to be in place until the end of […]
Ems Drop 3 Straight; Runners Prepare at Steens Mountain
Ems Drop 3 Straight After putting 2 wins on the board against the Hillsboro Hops at home, the Eugene Emeralds dropped three straight. Friday night at home the Hops got it all started in the first with a lead off home run by Jorge Barrosa. The Hops added four more […]
Coastal Caucus Set for August – Block Party tonight – Power of Florence Saturday – Scam Workshop Tuesday
the 8th annual Oregon Coastal Caucus will bring hundreds of business leaders, elected officials, and other key community stakeholders to Florence in August. “Infrastructure Investments: A Collaborative Approach” is the theme of the two day economic summit Aug. 21 and 22 at the Three Rivers Casino and other Florence locations. […]
Emeralds Best Hops
For the second straight night, the Eugene Emeralds successfully played spoiler against the Hillsboro Hops, clinching a series victory behind a 2-1 win in front of 4,262 fans at PK Park. The Emeralds entered Thursday’s Grateful Dead Night at PK Park donning tie-dye jerseys while aiming to deal another blow […]
Lane County Credit Rating Increases; Quakes Rock Off Bandon; Yard Debris; Cape Perpetua Fun
Lane County Credit Rating Increases Lane County’s financial profile is improving. The county just received a new credit rating and has improved from an Aa2 to an Aa1. It is the second highest rating given by Moody’s Investor Service. The company cited prudent and proactive leadership for the upgrade. County […]




