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Oil spill on Siuslaw spread sheen downstream

10 July 2015 Cleanup proceeding on Siuslaw River Oil Spill The U.S. Coast Guard, firefighters and a crew from the Port of Siuslaw worked to contain a spill of diesel this morning at the Port’s Commercial Marina. Port of Siuslaw Manager Bob Forsythe said it’s not known just how much […]

Peace Harbor in top 100 nationwide

13 May 2015 Peace Harbor ranked among the top in the nation For the second time in four years, Peace Harbor Medical Center has been ranked as being in the top 100 “Critical Access” hospitals in the country. Chief Administrative Officer Rick Yecny says I-Vantage Health Analytics reviews public information […]

City Finance Director Offered Manager’s Spot

14 January 2015 Search for City Manager goes within Florence’s Finance Director, Erin Reynolds, has emerged as the probable next City Manager. Reynolds was interviewed by the full City Council last night. She spent an hour and 15 minutes answering questions and presenting thoughts about her ability to step up […]

Douglas County Major Crimes Team Activation

Oregon State Police (OSP) and the Douglas County Major Crimes Team are responding to a reported officer involved shooting on HWY 101 near milepost 215, about 2 miles south of Reedsport near Winchester Bay. A vehicle fire, which started prior to police arrival, involved multiple small explosions and officers have […]