The Eugene Emeralds took an early 6-1 lead over the Hillsboro Hops last night capping a 5 run second inning, but the lead would be short lived as the Hops bounced back in the fourth inning with a series of hits that drove in 10 runs giving the Hops a […]
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First Citizen Nominees; Boil Water Notice – Mapleton; Food Share Grant; Keeping Cool
First Citizen Nominees The List is out on the potential Florence First Citizens. This year there are three nominees for the heralded award. Jenna Bartlet, Dan Lofy and Bonnie McDuffie. Jenna Bartlet is the owner of Siuslaw Consulting Services and has served on numerous committees and organizations, including the Florence […]
Former Beavers Named to MLB All-Stars; Hops Over Ems
Former Beavers Named to MLB All-Stars A couple of former Oregon State Beaver Baseball players have been named to the 2024 All-Star List. Outfielder Steven Kwan plays for the Cleveland Guardians while catcher Adley Rutshcman plays for the Baltimore Orioles. Kwan played for the Beavers from 2016-18, where he batted […]
High Fire Conditions; Realignment Project; Gas Prices; No Personal Fireworks Dunes City
High Fire Conditions Today marks the beginning of High Fire Danger throughout the region. Chief Michael Schick with Western Lane Fire and EMS sent out the notice yesterday. Extreme heat and dry conditions precipitated the announcement. Chief Schick says it is very important to be careful with fireworks, and in […]
Cyber Attack Drills Recent cyber attacks against well established business around the nation has caused concern for those on whom an attack could be catastrophic. That is why last week PeaceHealth network including Peace Harbor Medical Center conducted cyber attack drills on our local hospital and system wide. Shaina Hogan […]
Bazzana Honored; Ems Win in Extra Innings
Bazzana Honored Another honor has been bestowed on Beaver second baseman Travis Bazzana. He has been selected as a First team all-American by the College Baseball Foundation. Bazzana is just the 6th beaver to receive the honor in Oregon State History. That adds to his list of honors which include […]
Hops Top Ems; OSU Gymnast Makes Olympic Team
Hops Top Ems The Hillsboro Hops outscored the Eugene Emeralds last night in game one of the 6 game series in Hillsboro. The Hops led the game through 7 innings with a 4-1 score. The Emeralds attempted to mount a comeback in the top of the eighth inning when Bryce […]
Council Passes Camping Ordinance; Colleagues Mourn Teacher’s Passing; Funding For Crisis Response Team; Hot Temps On The Way
Council Passes Camping Ordinance The City Council of Florence last night looked at the effect of the recent ruling by the United States Supreme Court and how it affects the proposed city ordinance No. 5-2024 of title 1 Chapter 9 on homeless camping and emergency sheltering within the city. City […]




