Florence Wine & Chowder Trail & Great Glass Float Giveaway
For the third time, Novelli’s Crab and Seafood placed first with its crab chowder
Updated: 12 hours ago
Protected cobra lily thrives at Wayside
Garden Club discusses area’s rare carnivorous plant
Updated: 4 days ago
Vision looks at impact of education in the Siuslaw region
2019 qualitative report looks at lifelong learning opportunities, challenges
Updated: 4 days ago
Siuslaw School Board updates policies, hears about programs
Technology, School Resource Officer, Florence Community PTA and homeless students all on agenda
Updated: 4 days ago
Florence Public Works holds open house
Part of the day’s emphasis was to show the important work done by the 20 full-time employees that make up the team that keeps the city operationally sound
Updated: 4 days ago
Increasing youth employment in Florence
Career training tops agenda at Community Coalition
Updated: 1 week ago
Camp Florence youth learns animal care through internship
Daniel hopes to become a certified veterinary technician — and a clinic in Florence gave him invaluable first-hand experience
Updated: 1 week ago
Developing a taste for business in Florence
How entrepreneur Marianne Brisbane changed the flavors of Bay Street
Updated: 1 week ago
A Special Publication In Honor of All Veterans - 2019
Oct. 2, 2019 — Veteran's Section to be printed Nov. 9 before Veterans Day
Updated: 1 week ago
Siuslaw News to host free press release-writing workshop Oct. 9
Oct. 2, 2019 — Join Editor Ned Hickson and learn how to get your event, group or meeting in the newspaper
Updated: 1 week ago
SVFR, WLAD finalize adoption of WLFEA
The Western Lane Fire and EMS Authority (WLFEA) officially began on Friday
Updated: 2 weeks ago
PPC’s ‘Family Fun Day’ draws big turnout
The event, sponsored by the Pregnancy and Parenting Center of Florence (PPC), was free, with dozens of people of all ages enjoying an afternoon of bowling and eating pizza
Updated: 2 weeks ago
Central Lincoln will soon offer new energy program
Solar panels, like those recently installed on the Central Lincoln building, will be available for ‘purchase’
Updated: 2 weeks ago
Marching against domestic violence
Siuslaw Outreach Services (SOS) led a short, somber walk down Bay Street on Sunday, followed by a brief vigil on the Port of Siuslaw Boardwalk
Updated: 2 weeks ago
Soroptimists prepare Harvest for Education Oct. 19
Sept. 28, 2019 — Fundraiser raises money for scholarships and club programs
Updated: 2 weeks ago
Raising kids in a digital world
Florence Community PTA hosts workshop on parenting with technology
Updated: 2 weeks ago
Charter/Spectrum bill causes confusion
Organizations respond to concerns with statement
Updated: 2 weeks ago
Red light, full stop
Florence Police Department, Siuslaw School District work together to decrease “red light runners”
Updated: 2 weeks ago
Planning Commission approves Florence Yamaha relocation request
First Step receives two-year conditional use permit
Updated: 2 weeks ago
Lane County votes to maintain Collard Lake Road
Asphalt and sink hole repair completed as it becomes County Road No. 2216
Updated: 3 weeks ago
Initiatives ‘really happening’ this school year for Mapleton
Board hears updates on preschool, mental health, Career Technical Ed
Updated: 3 weeks ago
Port of Siuslaw continues seasonal upgrades
Pier improvements, long-awaited dredging to start soon
Updated: 3 weeks ago
Voters can register, confirm registration Tuesday
National Voter Registration Day event held at library on Sept. 24
Updated: 3 weeks ago
Lane Community College visits Florence Center
Negotiations now open for sale of Florence land parcel
Updated: 3 weeks ago
Paying respects
The number of Americans who remain missing from World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the Cold War, the Gulf War and other conflicts is more than 80,000.
Updated: 3 weeks ago
Kyle Building rehabilitation work begins
Rehabilitation work has begun on the historic Kyle Building in Old Town Florence
Updated: 4 weeks ago
Florence re-ups with RAIN
Estuary Trail moves forward during busy council meeting
Updated: 4 weeks ago
More than just a walk on the beach
Habitat for Humanity’s yearly Beachwalk took place under sunny skies Saturday
Updated: 4 weeks ago
Learning through play at Mapleton’s new preschool
District to begin preschool in October 2019
Updated: 1 month ago
Hello From Heaven — Psychic Medium Daniel Monroe
Sept. 1, 2019 — Spark your connection to your gifts and spirit
Updated: 1 month ago
Strategic Fundraising in Rural Communities Workshop
Sept. 7, 2019 — Workshop possible with support from The Ford Family Foundation
Updated: 1 month ago
2019 Siuslaw Alumni All-School Reunion and Scholarship Banquet
Sept. 11, 2019 — Banquet takes place at the Florence Events Center Sept. 21
Updated: 1 month ago
ECO holds raffle to support local program
Aug. 19, 2019 — $1,000 Burley bike attachment kit top prize
Updated: 1 month ago
ODOT gives Lane County highway construction update
Aug. 19, 2019 — Construction Information for Aug. 19 to 26
Updated: 1 month ago
Facilities Advisory Committee presents new plan for high school bond
Aug. 17, 2019 — Siuslaw School Board dismisses complaints after holding executive sessions
Updated: 1 month ago
Students aid with Lane Blood Works blood drive
Aug. 17, 2019 — Siuslaw HOSA works with Lane Blood Works
Updated: 1 month ago
The point of acupuncture
Aug. 17, 2019 — Wellspring Clinic continues to offer alternative pain management options
Updated: 1 month ago
Air Academy celebrates flight
Aug. 17, 2019 — Third annual Florence program promotes science, careers & fun
Updated: 1 month ago
Nova Health clinic to offer urgent care in Florence starting Aug. 16
Aug. 14, 2019 — Comprehensive provider of quality urgent care, primary care, physical therapy and musculoskeletal services comes to Florence
Updated: 2 months ago
Broncos rumble through
Aug. 14, 2019 — 2019 Northwest Bronco Roundup starts Aug. 14
Updated: 2 months ago
Women in business
Aug. 14, 2019 — Two long-time, local restaurant owners discuss the rewards, challenges of being women in business in Florence
Updated: 2 months ago
Reedsport community celebrates Centennial
Aug. 14, 2019 — 100th anniversary of City of Reedsport highlights resilience, recent growth
Updated: 2 months ago
Taking ownership of Singing Pines Dog Park
July 13, 2019 — Bark in the Park Fundraiser seeks to rehabilitate Florence's dog park
Updated: 3 months ago
Celebrating Camp Cleawox
July 13, 2019 — Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington gather to celebrate 90 years 90 years of Camp Cleawox’s history
Updated: 3 months ago
Crafting beer culture
July 13, 2019 — Local brewpub still in the future for Florence
Updated: 3 months ago
New technology means better tool for women’s health
July 13, 2019 — Peace Harbor second hospital on the West Coast to offer Siemens 3D mammography machine
Updated: 3 months ago
SOS provides students with valuable life lessons
June 26, 2019 — Siuslaw Outreach Services Executive Director Bob Teter teaches youth about important rules for growing up
Updated: 3 months ago
Field Exercise provides training for emergencies
June 26, 2019 — Local ham radio operators practice for 24 hours straight
Updated: 3 months ago
‘The best use for North Jetty Park’
June 26, 2019 — Lane County discusses future of North Jetty at public meeting
Updated: 3 months ago
School district terminates shop teacher
Clint Tatum was hired by the district to work in the Career Technical Education program
Updated: 3 months ago
Learning about life untethered from electronics
Watershed Exploration Camp offers a view of nature through hands-on experience.
Updated: 3 months ago
Heyday at the farm
Elliott’s Hilltop Acres Farm concludes school visits after 55 years
Updated: 4 months ago
Updated: Siuslaw Elementary School reports Monday morning fire
May 20, 2019 — Fire contained as investigation continues
Updated: 4 months ago
Mayor, councilors agree to disagree on FURA appointment process
March 30, 2019 — Ordinance adopted March 18 states that the mayor approves all appointments to city committees
Updated: 6 months ago
Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial replica arrives Tuesday
March 30, 2019 — “Wall the Heals” still seeking volunteers
Updated: 6 months ago
Showing love for the Siuslaw Public Library
March 30, 2019 — Community rallies around library with art after vandalism incident
Updated: 6 months ago
Florence Home & Garden Show plans for spring
March 1, 2019 — 2019 Home & Garden Show opens at 2 p.m. Friday
Updated: 7 months ago
Oregon’s Civil War connections
Feb. 27, 2019 — Military Heritage Day highlights local links to U.S. history
Updated: 7 months ago
Dogs have their day
Feb. 27, 2019 — Local dogs Reno and Phoenix shine on biggest stage
Updated: 7 months ago
New Recycle Guide available from Lane County
Feb. 27, 2019 — Changing international rules prompt creation of guide
Updated: 7 months ago
County declares weather emergency
Feb. 27, 2019 — Officials urge people to be prepared, check on neighbors
Updated: 7 months ago
Introducing the 2019 Rhododendron Court
Jan. 16, 2019 — The Rhododendron Senior Court met for the first time last week
Updated: 8 months ago
How to support Coast Guard Station Siuslaw River
Jan. 14, 2019 — Community discounts, fund come together for area Coasties
Updated: 9 months ago
Florence Area Chamber of Commerce announces nominees for 2018 Siuslaw Awards
Jan. 9, 2018 — Tickets on sale for the 11th annual Siuslaw Awards banquet
Updated: 9 months ago
Oregon law aims to end pay discrimination
Jan. 2, 2019 — Final component of 2017 Oregon Equal Pay Act goes into effect
Updated: 9 months ago
Myeena Loop residence lost to fire Sunday
Jan. 2, 2019 — One resident was displaced after a mid-morning fire on Dec. 30.
Updated: 9 months ago
Body recovered from Mercer Lake
Jan. 2, 2019 — Officials confirm body recovered from lake was Florence man Pat Stapp
Updated: 9 months ago
To bond or not to bond?
Oct. 30, 2018 — A conversation with Siuslaw students & staff
Updated: 11 months ago
Pros and cons of Measure 106
Oct. 31, 2018 — Measure 106 prohibits spending public funds for abortion
Updated: 11 months ago
In their own words: Candidates for Congress, governor
Oct. 31, 2018 — Oregon candidates for Congress, governor weigh in on issues
Updated: 11 months ago
Florence updates code to ‘Beat the Wave’
Oct. 31, 2018 — City amends tsunami & earthquake code
Updated: 11 months ago
2018 State of the Coast
Oct. 31, 2018 — Coastal conference focuses on programs designed to support, enhance coastal life
Updated: 11 months ago
2018 Halloween Events in the Florence Area
A Gathering of 2018 Seasonal Events
Updated: 11 months ago
Living in the screen age
Sept. 29, 2018 — On “Screenagers,” teens and trends of addiction
Updated: 1 year ago
Sign, sign, everywhere a sign
Sept. 29, 2018 — ODOT issues reminder on rules for outdoor advertising
Updated: 1 year ago
SVFR/WLAD approve candidate for interim chief director
Sept. 29, 2018 — Boards move forward on chief, financial front
Updated: 1 year ago
OCHS members meet new leadership
Sept. 29, 2018 — First member meeting with new board
Updated: 1 year ago
NEDCO, Florence get grant to fund affordable housing
Sept. 26, 2018 — Oregon LIFT Grant will help create Florence’s first community land trust
Updated: 1 year ago
One for the books
Sept. 26, 2018 — Florence Festival of Books brings dozens of authors, printed books to Florence Events Center
Updated: 1 year ago
Local plastic drop-off extended through Saturday afternoon
Sept. 26, 2018 — Lane County Recycle Roundup on Sept. 30
Updated: 1 year ago
Port considers commercial vessel designations
Sept. 22, 2018 — Commissioners voted unanimously to accept staff recommendations to change the definition of a “commercial vessel”
Updated: 1 year ago
FEMA holds Coastal Floodplain Map update forum in Florence
Sept. 22, 2018 — Federal agency works with Florence, Lane County & Oregon to mitigate hazards
Updated: 1 year ago
Middle school, City Lights team up to encourage ‘Screenager’ conversation
Sept. 22, 2018 — A week-long showing of the award-winning documentary aims to spark dialogue about growing up in age of smartphones and social media
Updated: 1 year ago
Solemn remembrance
Sept. 22, 2018 — Ceremonies honor POW/MIA National Recognition Day
Updated: 1 year ago
Rods ’n Rhodies ‘shapes up’ for fun with new & classic features
Sept. 12, 2018 — Rods ’n Rhodies and Community-wide Garage Sale weekend included a flash mob set to “You’re the One that I Want”
Updated: 1 year ago
Woven together
Sept. 12, 2018 — Boardwalk Market brings African basket seller to the Pacific Northwest
Updated: 1 year ago
Florence project could address part of area’s housing needs
June 23, 2018 — New multi-use Cannery Station could bring progress, concerns
Updated: 1 year ago
OCHS holds annual member meeting
June 23, 2018 — First public meeting under new leadership shows positive interactions with members
Updated: 1 year ago
Port of Siuslaw chooses two new commissioners
June 23, 2018 — 5-member commission now complete as Craig Brandt, Craig Zolezzi join port
Updated: 1 year ago
Local police, sheriffs serve warrants and arrest 6 Friday
June 23, 2018 — Police request county Special Response Team for June 22 incident
Updated: 1 year ago
Hundreds of new adventures await
June 9, 2018 — Library endowment fund provides 600 new books
Updated: 1 year ago
Florence, NEDCO continue to seek affordable housing funding
June 9, 2018 — Proposed site could create 12 ‘cottage cluster’ homes
Updated: 1 year ago
Code Enforcement delivers Old Town parking reminders
June 9, 2018 — Parking restrictions in Old Town enforced all year, especially for RVs
Updated: 1 year ago
A public work
June 9, 2018 — New Public Works Facility ‘A long time in the making’
Updated: 1 year ago
Reigning Royalty
May 19, 2018 — 2018 Queen Rhododendra Lainey Goss and King of the Coast Trent Reavis step into history
Updated: 1 year ago
Eugene, Cascades & Coast celebrates visitor industry organizations
May 4, 2018 — Travel Lane County highlights Bartlett, Sand Dunes Frontier for years of service
Updated: 1 year ago
Florence goes ape for CROW's 'Tarzan'
A review of CROW's production of Disney's 'Tarzan'
Updated: 1 year ago
Port discusses Business Oregon IGA, public input
Feb. 24, 2017 - Meetings feature comments on erosion repair project, public perception and ATVs
Updated: 1 year ago
OCHS, ODJ agree on new board voting process
Feb. 24, 2017 — New procedures will allow members to directly vote for nonprofit's leaders
Updated: 1 year ago
Boys & Girls Club replaces executive director
Feb. 24, 2017 — Chuck Trent takes over from Jack Davis, who was terminated "without cause" Feb. 16
Updated: 1 year ago
Boys & Girls Club contemplates financials
Feb. 14, 2018 — While not in crisis, Boys & Girls Club sees possible funding shortfalls in the near future
Updated: 1 year ago
Temperature drop prompts shelter opening
Feb. 14, 2018 — More than a dozen people show up for shelter and a warm meal Monday night
Updated: 1 year ago
Florence plans to start its own 'revolution'
Feb. 14, 2018 — After failing to make Small Business Revolution's top 5 towns, #MyFlorence prepares to carry on momentum
Updated: 1 year ago
