Wood Cutting Permits The US Forest Service will soon be issuing permits for wood cutting in the Siuslaw National Forest.  Commercial and personal use permits will be offered beginning on Monday, October 2nd. At the Central Coast ranger station in Reedsport and in Waldport. Personal use permits will be offered […]

Domestic Violence Awareness Month As it has for several years in Florence, October will begin with a “silent march” in support of victims of domestic abuse.  Bob Teter, the Executive Director of Siuslaw Outreach Services, says the march is this Sunday at one PM. Marchers are asked to begin assembling […]

Planning Commission Passes Extension Last night the Florence Planning Commission heard from Matt Braun of Braun Hospitality on the reasons for needing an extension of the design review for the planned Wyndham Microtel project on Quince Street.  Braun told the commission that interest rate hikes have affected the ability to […]

Dunes City Resignation The Dunes City Council held off a discussion on filling the vacant Mayor’s position last week, but by the time their regular meeting had come to a close, they were presented with another challenge.  It came when Councilor Rory Hammond, who had originally sought the mayor’s position, […]