Marines help Camp Baker make much needed improvements... more
How to participate in the Aug 14 City Council meeting on the proposed emergency shelter... more
Florence Farmer’s Market celebrates National Farmers Week ... more
Homeless Point in Time (PIT) County also sees rises in domestic violence a chronically homeless individuals who were sheltered... more
Coordinated Emergency Response training in Florence on July 26... more
June 9, 2023 — Upriver community sends off MHS Class of ‘23... more
June 7, 2023 — Spot on east side of lake preserves a unique piece of local history... more
June 2, 2023 — Three Rivers Casino Resort reopens restaurant with nod to local history... more
May 25. 2023 — Then & Now - A look back at the Siuslaw region’s past... more
May 19, 2023 — Siuslaw School District hears presentation from potential charter school... more
May 19, 2023 — Norton crowned Queen Rhododendra, Murphy is King of the Coast... more
May 12, 2023 — 116th Rhody Fest opens with Coronation at FEC... more
May 10, 2023 — Diagnostic technology for men with prostate cancer has gotten a lot less invasive... more
May 10, 2023 — Suspects in break-in at Cleawox and robbery at American Market also suspected in murder... more
May 3, 2023 — Northwest Nationalist Network spends Saturday afternoon at the corner of 35th and Kingwood... more
April 28, 2023 — Catholic organization raises flag in front of future Human Bean... more
April 28, 2023 — Partnership Quickly Results in Joint Business Success ... more
April 27, 2023 — Then & Now - A look back at the Siuslaw region’s past... more
April 19, 2023 — 63rd annual event’s board game theme is a hit... more
April 17, 2023 — Tips for taking rhododendron cuttings for shows and how to start your own plants... more
April 13, 2023 — SHS Interact Club and Florence Rotary’s put on event for local youth... more
April 13, 2023 — Group holds regular rallies at corner of Highway 101 and 126... more
April 3, 2023 — Incident Saturday morning near Sutton Lake... more
March 30, 2023 — Florence radio station boosts signal strength and fidelity with upgrades to transmitters and antennas ... more
March 29, 2023 — Then & Now - A look back at the Siuslaw region’s past... more
March 29, 2023 — Exploding whale story continues to ‘blow up’ almost 33 years later ... more
March 9, 2023 — Complete online survey through March 20... more
March 9, 2023 — FEC packed for two-day event... more
March 8, 2023 — Board members needed, next meeting Monday, March 13... more
March 1, 2023 — ChatGPT presents both challenges and opportunities at SHS... more
Feb. 23, 2023 — 12th annual Wine, Chowder and Glass Float Trail a success... more
Feb. 24, 2023 — Board talks district business, future of pool building... more
Feb. 18, 2023 — TAG, head lice policy also discussed... more
Feb. 18, 2023 — Service to be held Monday, Feb. 20 at FEC... more
Feb. 18, 2023 — Construction on the playground will begin in June, with reopening targeted for Aug. 1... more
Florence, Ore. Feb. 10, 2023 - High school student found deceased on Feb. 6... more
Florence, Ore.; Feb. 10, 2023 - Winter Music Festival had sell out crowds during it Jan. 27-19 run... more
Florence, Ore. - Feb. 10, 2023 - $12.5 million was devoted to upgrades for Florence campus... more
Florence, Ore. Feb. 13, 2023 - Applications, which are due Feb. 13, will be publicly discussed by full council, chosen by majority council agreement... more
Feb. 1, 2023 — At its recent meeting, school board topics included field trips, preschool, state testing ... more
Feb. 1, 2023 - WLFEA swears in new firefighters... more
Jan. 25, 2023 (Florence) - Group plans to perform 60 surgeries in three days... more
Jan. 25, 2023 (Mapleton) - Mapleton School District hosts community party ... more
Jan. 25, 2023 (Florence) - Siuslaw, Mapleton and homeschool students represented... more
Jan. 25, 2023 (Florence) - Students discuss plans for their roles with Siuslaw District... more
Jan. 25, 2023 (Mapleton) - Some good news with grants from Three Rivers, others... more
Jan. 25, 2023 (Dunes City) - Along with the swearing-in of newly elected officials, the council discussed tax concerns... more
Jan. 18, 2023 - Longtime local institution going out of business... more
Jan. 17, 2023 (Florence) - Newcomers welcome to weekly Tuesday gathering... more
Jan. 13, 2023 — Rhododendron Senior Court, Festival theme announced... more
Jan. 10, 2023 — ... more
Jan. 10, 2023 — Water flowing but boil water notice continues... more
Jan. 10, 2023 - Florence Police make arrest on vehicle break-ins ... more
Jan. 9, 2023 — In 1977 a poorly written ordinance makes sexual intercourse illegal in Florence... more
Lane country requests information from public... more
Jan. 3, 2023 — Boil water notice still in effect... more
Jan. 3, 2023 — Free dinner and free childcare provided on Jan. 6... more
Dec. 27, 2022 — Home Share Oregon seeks to unite empty rooms with people who need them... more
December 2022 — Letters to Santa from the Boys and Girls Club of Western Lane County... more
Dec. 14, 2022 — Pouwel James Veenstra found unfit to assist in defense... more
Dec. 14, 2022 — Guests can get ride to shelter at locations around Florence... more
Dec. 14, 2022 — Sarah Susman passed in September 2021 after accident east of Walton... more
Dec. 14, 2022 — Peace Harbor, partners, model disaster conditions... more
Dec. 13, 2022 — Two students added to board starting Wednesday... more
Dec. 6, 2022 — Four positions open, must apply by Dec. 12... more
Dec. 5, 2022 — PeaceHealth experts address current health issues and topics impacting our amazing Florence community... more
Dec. 5, 2022 — Tackling short-term and transitional housing in the City of Florence... more
Dec. 5, 2022 — Florence Emergency Cold Weather Shelter prepares to serve the unhoused during winter months... more
Nov. 29, 2022 — FACC reviews volunteerism and how to get people excited to serve... more
Nov. 29, 2022 — Information sparse but source reiterates dam removal not likely... more
Nov. 29, 2022 — Kiwanis’ Community Thanksgiving Dinner feeds hundreds ... more
Nov. 28, 2022 — More than 600 people participate in Florence’s housing survey... more
Nov. 25, 2022 - Justin Martinez, 39, was wanted on two warrants, refused to exit apartment... more
Nov. 23, 2022 - Pounding for Food Share combines community donations with corporate match... more
Nov. 22, 2022 — Upriver kids and staff hope this is beginning of annual tradition... more
Nov. 21, 2022 — Neighbors upriver hope this ends frequent problems with dogs... more
Nov. 16, 2022 — Free meal served out of the Elks Lodge on Nov. 24, 2022... more
Nov 14, 2022 — First opportunity for giving at the Pounding for Food Share onNov. 19... more
Nov. 14, 2022 — Florence celebrates 52nd anniversary of the exploding whale... more
Nov. 14, 2022 — Music instructor gives impassioned public comment to Siuslaw School Board ... more
Nov. 11, 2022 — Innovative program helps teach youth empathy... more
Nov. 9, 2022 — City of Florence reviews employment, celebrates staff... more
Local Joseph Quinten Holtsberry dies after receiving significant head injuries ... more
Nov. 8, 2022 — OSU team research conducted on behalf of U.S. Navy... more
Nov. 8, 2022 — Former IP site up for auction Nov. 16... more
Nov. 8, 2022 — Florence veteran, Kiwanian Steve Olienyk started flag program in 1994... more
Nov. 7, 2022 - Man arrested for detonating pipe bomb, threatening harm... more
Nov. 3, 2022 -... more
Nov. 2, 2022 — Siuslaw and Mapleton host October meetings... more
Nov. 2, 2022 — Slate of five led by Kotek, Drazan & Johnson... more
Nov. 2, 2022 — Updated on new pickleball courts, complaints on downtown, housing solutions... more
Oct. 26, 2022 — ... more
Oct. 25, 2022 — Projects must benefit aquatic species, wildlife or waterway health... more
Oct. 24, 2022 - Incorrect Ballots sent to 100 Florence voters, new ballots to be issued... more
Oct. 19, 2022 — Autumn events for the last week of October... more
Oct. 19, 2022 — Florence City Councilor Candidates Maggie Bagon, Jo Beaudreau, Robert Carp & Donna Cherryholmes... more
Oct. 19, 2022 — From Dr. Willy Foster, Emergency medicine physician at PeaceHealth Peace Harbor Medical Center... more
Oct. 18, 2022 - Social media debate leads to legal questions of monitoring ballot boxes... more
Oct. 14, 2022 — With election, municipalities across Oregon can vote to prohibit psilocybin-related businesses... more
Oct. 14, 2022 — Florence Mayoral Candidates Joshua Greene and Rob Ward Talk with Siuslaw News... more
Oct. 14, 2022 — Florence Housing Implementation Plan Open House seeks community input on code... more
Oct. 14, 2022 — Siuslaw High School biology teacher honored for classroom skills... more
Oct. 12, 2022 — Mayor gives proclamations on Arts & Humanities, Domestic Violence Awareness, Fire Safety... more
Oct. 12, 2022 — Florence resident prepares for kidney-pancreas transplant... more
Oct. 10, 2022 — Questions cover topics in advance of Nov. 8 General Election... more
Oct. 5, 2022 — ... more
Oct. 5, 2022 — Siuslaw looks to bring up attendance numbers after pandemic years... more
Oct. 5, 2022 — Lane Arts Council extends months-long celebration beyond metro area... more
Oct. 2, 2022 — Superheros for Kids is everything the club is about!... more
Sept. 30, 2022 - Florence Housing Implementation Plan opens public survey on housing's future... more
Sept. 29, 2022 — 11th annual festival unites book lovers with authors, publishers... more
Sept. 22, 2022 — ‘I like the flag, so I put it up’ man declares... more
Sept. 22, 2022 — Florence Police currently unable to identify the body ... more
Sept. 21, 2022 — ... more
Sept. 20, 2022 — As Florence Food Share numbers rise, hope remains... more
Sept. 20, 2022 — OWEB’s first Focused Investment Partnership on Oregon Coast... more
Sept. 20, 2022 — Rods N Rhodies brings classic cars and hot rods to Florence ... more
Sept. 12, 2022 — WLFEA firefighters assist in fighting large blaze... more
Sept. 8, 2022 — Effective immediately: Extreme fire conditions through weekend... more
Sept. 8, 2022 — LRAPA issues an air quality advisory through Saturday... more
Sept. 7, 2022 — The whole community is invited today at Miller Park... more
Sept. 7, 2022 — Mapleton welcomes new staff to district... more
Sept. 6, 2022 — District welcomes newcomers, honors those with years of service... more
Sept. 5, 2022 — Boosters add protection against Omicron, BA.4/5 variants... more
Sept. 2, 2022 — Booster Club asks public to order tickets early so food can be ordered accordingly... more
Aug. 30, 2022— Sue Wilson takes over as Mapleton superintendent... more
Siuslaw Pioneer Museum, community hold celebration to celebrate 90 years... more
August 23, 2022 — Council meeting covers Rods ‘N’ Rhodies, Planning Commission vacancy and RAIN ... more
August 23, 2022 — Board discusses student representation; reelects Bob Sneddon as chair... more
August 16, 2022 — Area youth celebrate graduation from Air Academy with flight over Florence... more
Aug. 11, 2022 — Florence City Council meets Aug. 1... more
Aug. 11, 2022 — Once abundant along Oregon’s coast, where did the sea otters go?... more
Aug. 8, 2022 — Neighborhood Coordinators needed... more
Aug. 3, 2022 — Siuslaw Public Library unveils plaque at End of Summer Reading... more
Aug. 3, 2022 — HIP meets to talk about City Code amendments, housing needs... more
Aug. 2, 2022 — City of Florence celebrates Station Siuslaw River, being a Coast Guard City... more
July 29, 2022 — Local Verizon retailer to host annual backpack giveaway Sunday... more
July 27, 2022 — Controversy erupts over Siuslaw School District’s removal of cement slabs... more
July 25, 2022 — Oregon Health Authority speaks on current outbreaks within state... more
July 25, 2022 — July 18 meeting covers grants, priorities, honors for citizens... more
July 22, 2022 — City decides to ask voters about psilocybin in November... more
July 22, 2022 — General Election sees open mayor, council seats... more
July 20, 2022 — Memorials will be preserved and relocated... more
July 19, 2022 — Chamber’s Siuslaw Awards celebrate businesses, people giving back ... more
July 15, 2022 — Florence, Gardiner artists among winners of Oregon Arts Commission’s recovery grant awards... more
July 14, 2022 — Pt. 1: Mobile restaurants bring flavors to area spaces... more
July 13, 2022 — A Lane County recommendation, not a mandate... more
July 12, 2022 — ‘Black Carbon’ makes stop in Florence ... more
July 7, 2022 — City Council meets for special session June 29... more
July 5, 2022 — Florence, Mapleton and Dunes City celebrate a festive weekend... more
July 4, 2022 — Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw voice support... more
July 1, 2022 — Second known case in Oregon, risk to public low... more
July 1, 2022 — SVFR, WLAD combine operations personnel on July 1 ... more
July 1, 2022 — Program gives SNAP users twice their budget to spend on fruits and vegetables ... more
July 1, 2022 — USCG Station Siuslaw River now under Jakubowski ... more
July 1, 2022 — Statewide survey reports varied outlooks on summer tourism... more
July 1, 2022 — Operation Dry Water starts this holiday weekend... more
June 29, 2022 — Siuslaw School District hosts second annual Adventure Camp ... more
June 29, 2022 — Radio club participates in 24-hour field day ... more
June 25, 2022 — City Council will vote next on sale ... more
June 25, 2022 — Florence City Council meets June 22... more
June 25, 2022 — Lane Council of Arts Teaching Artist helps school complete second mural of 2022 ... more
June 22, 2022 — Port Commission prepares for EV charging stations ... more
June 22, 2022 — Board says goodbye to O’Mara, adopts budget ... more
June 22, 2022 — Wednesday-only editions begin July 6 for Florence’s community newspaper ... more
June 18, 2022 — Camp Baker hosts first grade field trip... more
June 18, 2022 — Region joins in ‘rally for common sense gun safety laws’... more
June 15, 2022 — Class of 2022 celebrates with Sailor pride... more
June 15, 2022 — Celebrating Siuslaw High School's Class of 2022... more
June 13, 2022 —Driver cited for DUII, reckless endangering after hitting multiple vehicles... more
June 11, 2022 — Board passes budget, buys a bus and sends off seniors... more
June 9, 2022 — Sheriffs, Coast Guard search area near Heceta Head... more
June 9, 2022 — Siuslaw parents to host party to celebrate promotion... more
June 8, 2022 — Kiwanis’ version of ‘Game of Life’ returns to Siuslaw, Mapleton... more
June 8, 2022 — Mapleton and Siuslaw Class of 2022 progress this week... more
June 4, 2022 — Starting July 1, all employees, volunteers part of WLFEA ... more
June 4, 2022 — Outdoor School returns for Siuslaw after two-year break ... more
June 1, 2022 — Local educators, student receive Oregon State PTA Awards... more
May 28, 2022 — ... more
May 28, 2022 — Siuslaw Scholarship Awards Ceremony honors Class of 2022... more
May 27, 2022 — Motorist injured, bus possibly totaled, but no students were injured ... more
May 21, 2022 — Council meets on May 16... more
May 20, 2022 — 2022 Rhododendron Court crowns Queen Rhododendra Haylee Cole and King of the Coast Joseph Shepard... more
May 18, 2022 — Veterans, guides encouraged to apply to go to Washington, D.C.... more
May 18, 2022 — Rhody Court Coronation, carnival kick off festival May 19... more
May 18, 2022 — Siuslaw Stream Team’s spirit undampened by rain... more
May 14, 2022 — Agencies respond to May 11 RV fire... more
May 14, 2022 — Board gathers at district office with audience for first time since 2020 ... more
May 10, 2022 —... more
May 7, 2022 — Community joins outcry in response to leaked Supreme Court document ... more
May 7, 2022 — Florence Chamber prepares to present Marteen Wick Future First Citizen Scholarship ... more
May 4, 2022 — ... more
April 30, 2022 — April meeting leads to further conversations ... more
April 30, 2022 — Mural with middle school art students is next... more
April 30, 2022 — April meeting covers amendments, upgrades, technology and water ... more
April 30, 2022 — City of Florence installs permanent public art piece... more
April 27, 2022 — Mapleton School board votes to begin contract talks at April meeting... more
April 27, 2022 — New garden installed at Memorial Park, award given to vet ... more
April 27, 2022 — Florence community honors Earth Day with various events ... more
April 25, 2022 — People in the Siuslaw Valley Fire & Rescue service area will receive a test alert via phone or email on Saturday... more
April 23, 2022 — ... more
April 23, 2022 — Commissioner candidates in their own words ... more
April 23, 2022 — League, library host West Lane County Commissioner Candidate forum... more
April 21, 2022 — Suspect in custody for attempted arson at Twin Lakes Store ... more
April 20, 2022 — NatureServe joins area partners in Siltcoos Estuary tour ... more
April 16, 2022 — Board renews superintendent’s contract at April meeting ... more
April 13, 2022 — Panel to discuss Oregon’s blue economy... more
April 9, 2022 — ... more
April 9, 2022 — Florence holds council meeting April 4 ... more
April 9, 2022 — Longtime local makes large donation to Mapleton Food Share... more
April 8, 2022 — Police thoroughly check campus after Thursday incident... more
April 6, 2022 — Lane County navigates second full year of COVID-19 pandemic, looks to future ... more
April 2, 2022 — FDA approves next dose of COVID-19 vaccine... more
April 2, 2022 — 115th annual Rhododendron Festival... more
April 1, 2022 — Killer whales enjoyed a snack at Sea Lion Caves... more
March 30, 2022 — Members of Port of Siuslaw Commission also serve on Florence City Council... more
March 30, 2022 — Pioneer Mattie Coleman leads her family to the Siuslaw Valley in hopes of a better life in 1911 ... more
March 28, 2022 — White Swan III lost 35 miles off the coast of Florence... more
March 26, 2022 — Community bids farewell to Paul Holman... more
March 23, 2022 — Program helps students help students... more
March 16, 2022 — District says goodbye to business manager... more
March 12, 2022 — Statewide indoor mask mandate ends today, March 12... more
March 12, 2022 — Last Resort Players return to the stage with ‘John and Jen’... more
March 5, 2022 — City staff addresses Florence Friday Climate Strike incident... more
March 5, 2022 — Florence adds first of hundreds of new homes ... more
March 2, 2022 — Oregon acknowledges two-year anniversary of state's first COVID case... more
Feb. 28, 2022 -- Oregon, Washington and California to lift indoor masks early... more
Feb. 23, 2022 -- Federal agency’s mobile vaccination units to close by Feb. 28... more
Feb. 23, 2022 -- Florence Chamber brings Wine & Chowder Trails to February... more
Feb. 16, 2022 — Feb. 15 incident leads to three dead... more
Feb. 14, 2022 — Feb. 11 chase ends on foot in the Sutton Lake area... more
Feb. 12, 2022 — Residents can now apply for open council seat... more
Feb. 12, 2022 — School board holds February meeting... more
Feb. 12, 2022 — Effort will stabilize riverbanks, provide wildlife habitats... more
Feb. 12, 2022 — Dunes City, Florence lower flags to honor passing of Mayor Robert Forsythe... more
Feb. 5, 2022 — Lane County cases have decreased since Jan. 28... more
Feb. 2, 2022 — Rule will be rescinded as soon as safe to do so... more
Feb. 2, 2022 — Club leadership excited for program’s future... more
Jan. 27, 2022 — Siuslaw School Board votes against making changes requiring athletes to wear masks or closing campus for lunch ... more
Jan. 26, 2022 —... more
Jan. 26, 2022 — Nearly 34,000 Oregon households have received more than $235 million rental assistance relief due to hardship from pandemic ... more
Jan. 26, 2022 — An earlier version of this article was posted on Jan. 24, 2022... more
Jan. 22, 2022 — Crystal Farnsworth earns private pilot’s license to fly with her husband Larry... more
Jan. 22, 2022 — Klaus & Maria Witte donate $25,000 to Florence Food Share... more
Jan. 19, 2022 — Florence leaders meet with Lane County Commissioners ... more
Jan. 19, 2022 — Senior Court helps welcome Junior Princesses... more
Jan. 15, 2022 — District talks modular buildings, banning concealed carry, bringing golf program back... more
Jan. 14, 2022 — Rhody Days to be ‘Back in Bloom’ this May... more
Jan. 14, 2022 — ‘To ensure the health and safety of everyone, no one should report to school when actively ill’... more
Jan. 12, 2022 — MLK counted on Academy Award-winning actor Sidney Poitier’s support ... more
Jan. 12, 2022 — As Omicron cases surge, Oregon Health Authority updates state... more
Jan. 8, 2022 — Third vaccine dose for certain immunocompromised children authorized for 5- to 11-year olds ... more
Jan. 8, 2022 — Anniversary of Jan. 6, 2021, violence in the U.S. Capitol recognized locally... more
Jan. 7, 2022 — Siuslaw and Mapleton schools to continue extracurriculars with caution... more
Jan. 4, 2022 — City of Florence, Central Lincoln PUD tackle downed trees and lines... more
Dec. 29, 2021 — Florence Elks prepare festive feast for community pick up... more
Dec. 29, 2021 — Clinics will offer walk-in vaccinations Dec. 31 through Jan. 21 ... more
Dec. 29, 2021 — Cold weather prompts opening of shelter, city preparedness, state of emergency... more
Dec. 24, 2021 — Siuslaw Valley, Western Lane meet for December ... more
Dec. 24, 2021 — Accident led to death of local WLAD employee... more
Dec. 24, 2021 — School board also announces director vacancy... more
Dec. 22, 2021 — First variant case detected in Lane County... more
Dec. 22, 2021 —ODOT urges caution; drivers should check TripCheck.com before traveling... more
Dec. 22, 2021 — Heceta Head Lightstation’s 25th Victorian Christmas Open House... more
Dec. 18, 2021 — State detects new variant; PeaceHealth urges continued protection from COVID-19... more
Dec. 17, 2021 — Mapleton resident perishes ... more
Dec. 15, 2021 — City of Florence gives presentation on MUPTE ... more
Dec. 15, 2021 — Emergency Cold Weather Shelter provides care this week... more
Dec. 15, 2021 — Community Christmas Basket Project continues on Dec. 18... more
Dec. 15, 2021 — Heavy rain and snow cause landslide on 101, accidents on 126... more
Dec. 13, 2021 — Wintry conditions prompt opening of enclosed shelters... more
Dec. 11, 2021 — Students at Mapleton and Siuslaw schools encouraged to take place in century-old tradition ... more
Dec. 11, 2021 — A failed attempt to introduce moose to lakes south of Florence... more
Dec. 4, 2021 — Lack of unanimous vote prevents further action on MUPTE Program... more
Dec. 4, 2021 — Rite-Aid pharmacy currently closed while Shangri-La gives residences notice ... more
Dec. 4, 2021 — 80th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor... more
Nov. 24, 2021 — Booster doses sustain protection against COVID-19, especially for individuals at higher risk for hospitalization, severe illness ... more
Nov. 23, 2021 — SOS will be closed to drop-ins all week after a vehicle crashed through the front of the building... more
Nov. 17, 2021 — Ceremony held for Daisy, Dove Awards... more
Nov. 16, 2021 — Mapleton schools close for at least a day as water district works on solution... more
Nov. 13, 2021 — 21st annual Pounding for Food Share planned for Saturday, Nov. 20; Empty Bowls ready for December... more
Nov. 13, 2021 — Siuslaw High School honors local veterans... more
Nov. 11, 2021 — Flooding, landslides possible through weekend... more
Nov. 11, 2021 — Siuslaw School Board holds November meeting ... more
Nov. 10, 2021 — Second annual Fill Your Pantry provides shelf-stable vegetables, meat, more... more
Nov. 9, 2021 — Local business to offer free services on Veterans Day... more
Nov. 6, 2021 — Mayor gives Exploding Whale 51st Anniversary Proclamation... more
Nov. 6, 2021 — Florence Police Department statistics show crime is down... more
Nov. 3, 2021 — Response to preliminary Nov. 2 Special Election results... more
Nov. 3, 2021 — Pending final federal and state approval, local providers and Lane County are ready to go... more
Nov. 3, 2021 — DevNW’s Keener Place begins occupancy... more
Nov. 2, 2021— 2021 vote on Western Lane Ambulance Levy... more
Oct. 30, 2021 — Mysteries of Preacher’s Cave captured nation’s attention in spring 1906 ... more
Oct. 30, 2021 — Cruise takes place on Veterans Day ... more
Oct. 30, 2021 — Director Dennis King announces his resignation from Siuslaw School Board ... more
Oct. 22, 2021 - Old Town Barbershop, Camp Florence team up to help incarcerated youth transition to professional careers... more
Oct. 16, 2021 — Soroptimists celebrate 100th anniversary during National Arts & Humanities Month ... more
Oct. 16, 2021 — Only item in Nov. 2 Special Election is to renew an ambulance levy... more
Oct. 16, 2021 — National Digital Citizenship Week is Oct. 18 to 22, 2021... more
Oct. 16, 2021 — Florence Police and Siuslaw schools team up to draw attention to drinking, drugs ... more
Seniors Zion Jones and Gracie Perkins were chosen as 2021 Siuslaw High Homecoming King and Queen.... more
Oct. 13, 2021 — Florence Community PTA celebrates 30th anniversary... more
Oct. 13, 2021 — Siuslaw graduate joins South Willamette Valley Honor Flight veterans in Washington, D.C.... more
Oct. 8, 2021 — How author Frank Herbert came to Florence and was inspired to write ‘Dune’... more
Oct. 2, 2021 — Siuslaw’s Special Education Department matches students with resources ... more
Oct. 2, 2021 — Weekend events recognize service, sacrifice... more
Oct. 1, 2021 — Burger King’s opening week affects driving, bus patterns... more
Sept. 25, 2021 — October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month... more
Sept. 11, 2021 — In Memoriam: September 11, 2001... more
Aug. 18, 2021 — Prestigious award will expand international community/educational connections, grow digital citizenship ... more
Aug. 11, 2021 — New executive director partners with Moshow The Cat Rapper... more
Aug. 7, 2021 — National Night Out brings together first responders, community... more
Aug. 4, 2021 — Central coast group restarts in-person meetings and trips ... more
July 31, 2021 — South Coast Water Company cites infrastructure improvements ... more
July 24, 2021 — On rides, cyclists raise money for homebuilding... more
June 5, 2021 — Districts seek input on future of combined fire, EMS services ... more
May 5, 2021 — April meeting updates March resolution... more
April 28, 2021 — School board votes to provide three-year letter of credit... more
April 21, 2021 — Oregon Dunes chapter recognizes Tim Sapp with Oregon Outstanding Veteran Volunteer Award... more
March 31, 2021 — School board passes resolution urging families to opt out... more
March 27, 2021 — Committee to focus on economic development, housing, community development and parks... more
March 23, 2021 — Digital Opportunity Fund awards local broadband business $1.6 million... more
March 23, 2021 — District to hold virtual community meeting March 24 to discuss board, next steps... more
Feb. 10, 2021 — Food share, school district team up to provide nutrition... more
Feb. 3, 2021 — Public comment now accepted through Feb. 22... more
Jan. 23, 2021 — Mayor to make final decisions... more
3-1 vote secures city council appointment, scheduled for Jan. 25... more
Dec. 19, 2020 — Mapleton Water District installs temporary treatment skid... more
Nov. 18, 2020 — New site will house 20 of Lane County’s Pallet shelters while local groups maintain COVID-19 protocols ... more
Staff, committee work to modify requirements for parking, density... more
Longer days and warmer temperatures herald the return of spring to the Oregon coast... more
Jamie Jones and her companion dog, Loki, died in the crash, which sent two others to the hospital in serious condition Saturday. ... more
Schools in Florence and Mapleton use newspapers as up to date textbooks in the classrooms. Students who use newspapers in the classroom get a head start in life.... more