Second Florence restaurant fined for COVID-19 violations
The Firehouse Restaurant has been fined $18,150 for COVID-19 violations, including willfully exposing workers.
Updated: 3 days ago
Highway 101 closure between Florence, Yachats continues
Feb. 24, 2021 — Florence-Yachats Connector halted until highway repairs complete
Updated: 4 days ago
Benedick annexation moves forward after Florence City Council meeting
Feb. 24, 2021 — Council also hears about grants for airport, police
Updated: 4 days ago
Lane County enters ‘high risk’ on Feb. 26
Feb. 24, 2021 — Restaurants may offer indoor dining, museums may open under new category
Updated: 4 days ago
Siuslaw Elementary welcomes students back to campus
Feb. 24, 2021 — Hybrid learning model maintains distance, safety precautions
Updated: 4 days ago
OSHA fines Florence restaurant more than $17,000
Oregon OSHA faults, fines the Florence restaurant for willfully exposing workers to COVID-19.
Updated: 4 days ago
City Council holds second work session on work plan
Feb. 20, 2021 — Finishing the work overview of city work plan
Updated: 1 week ago
Siuslaw gets February update
Feb. 20, 2021 — School board meeting includes Lane ESD, vaccination update, policies
Updated: 1 week ago
Good Samaritans respond during highway collapse near Yachats
Feb. 17, 2021 — Efforts result in rescue of drill operator
Updated: 1 week ago
‘Elevating the work of entrepreneurs’
Feb. 17, 2021 — RAIN hires local representatives as it continues its mission to support businesses
Updated: 1 week ago
Transportation Advisory Committee drives towards next goals
Feb. 17, 2021 — "Do's and don'ts" of committees covered
Updated: 1 week ago
Portion of Highway 101 closing south of Yachats for repairs
The repairs follow last week's incident in which an excavator working on the road fell from the shoulder.
Updated: 1 week ago
New city council meets for February work session
Feb. 13, 2021 — Presentations from City Manager, City Recorder, Florence Police Chief and Public Works
Updated: 2 weeks ago
Mrs. Rankin retires
Feb. 13, 2021 — Longtime Siuslaw teacher wraps up 30 years
Updated: 2 weeks ago
Otterly delightful
Feb. 13, 2021 — Mapleton welcomes fifth and sixth grade back on campus
Updated: 2 weeks ago
Community dinner program continues
Feb. 10, 2021 — Food share, school district team up to provide nutrition
Updated: 2 weeks ago
Florence Emergency Cold Weather Shelter officially opens for operations
Feb. 10, 2021 — Shelter opens in time for bad weather
Updated: 2 weeks ago
EMS responds to high-profile emergency calls
Feb. 6, 2021 — A mid-day accident on Highway 101 across from McDonald’s prompted the highway’s closure for 40 minutes Wednesday
Updated: 3 weeks ago
Mapleton begins ‘careful phasing in’ of on-site learning
Feb. 6, 2021 — Elementary students to arrive back on campus as early as Feb. 10
Updated: 3 weeks ago
New community multi-purpose center planned for region
Feb. 6, 2021 — Regional community & recreation center still in initial stages
Updated: 3 weeks ago
Florence City Council delays annexation decision
Feb. 3, 2021 — Public comment now accepted through Feb. 22
Updated: 3 weeks ago
Western Lane, Siuslaw Valley discuss budgets
Feb. 3, 2021 — Budget season nears as districts consider audit results, obligations
Updated: 3 weeks ago
Returning to in-person learning
Feb. 3, 2021 — Siuslaw School District prepares for hybrid model of return to campus
Updated: 3 weeks ago
Cold Weather Shelter prepares for the cold
Feb. 3, 2021 — Community invited to Feb. 6 ribbon cutting
Updated: 3 weeks ago
Port starts creation of strategic plan
Jan. 30, 2021 — Commissioners begin identifying stakeholders
Updated: 4 weeks ago
Dine-in restrictions initiate pushback, disagreement among restaurateurs
Jan. 30, 2021 — Two Florence eateries open illegally to public
Updated: 4 weeks ago
Mapleton adapts to reopening metrics
Jan. 30, 2021 — School district plans to expand LIPI, elementary on-site learning
Updated: 4 weeks ago
Ready Schools, Safe Learners provides info on reopening
Jan. 27, 2021 — State guidance for local schools
Updated: 1 month ago
OCHS seeks next executive director
Jan. 27, 2021 — Board announces ‘unexpected’ resignation
Updated: 1 month ago
WLAD consults on local option levy
Jan. 27, 2021 — Special meeting discussed topics related to the district’s future financial status
Updated: 1 month ago
Florence City Council seats Wisniewski, appoints committees
Jan. 27, 2021 — City also extends local ‘State of Emergency’ due to COVID-19
Updated: 1 month ago
Lane County holds vaccine town hall
Jan. 23, 2021 — Hospitals, EMS, U of O and others give insight into state of local vaccinations
Updated: 1 month ago
Port accepts bids for electrical upgrade
Jan. 23, 2021 — CFE Electrical Contractors will return for project
Updated: 1 month ago
Environmental committee meets with fewer members
Jan. 23, 2021 — First meeting held after resignation of two members
Updated: 1 month ago
Florence City Council discusses open committee positions
Jan. 23, 2021 — Mayor to make final decisions
Updated: 1 month ago
Woman’s March 2021
The event was coordinated by Florence Organizes (FOR) and was held in conjunction with similar forward-focused events sponsored by various grassroots organizations across the country.
Updated: 1 month ago
Learning the lesson of peace
Jan. 20, 2021 — In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Updated: 1 month ago
Siuslaw School District recognizes board, students
Jan. 20, 2021 — January meeting features program updates, plans for future
Updated: 1 month ago
FURA moves forward on Quince Street development
Jan. 20, 2021 — $44,000 in pre-development costs approved
Updated: 1 month ago
‘Taking comfort from Dr. King’s powerful words’
Jan. 20, 2021 — KXCR hosts live, on-air MLK Day celebration
Updated: 1 month ago
Sharing the Warmth
The quilters of New Life Lutheran Church (NLLC) have donated 20 quilts to the Florence Warming Center.
Updated: 1 month ago
LCPH tracing COVID cases at local bank
In a release from the bank Thursday, OPB confirmed that four employees have tested positive for COVID-19.
Updated: 1 month ago
Siuslaw Community celebrates ‘School Board Recognition Month’
Jan. 16, 2021 — District honors board in January
Updated: 1 month ago
Lane County gives 2020 State of the County Address
Jan. 16, 2021 — '2020 had something else in store for us'
Updated: 1 month ago
Wind, rain roil Siuslaw region mid-week
Jan. 16, 2021 — Jan. 12 storm causes power outages, flooding, slides
Updated: 1 month ago
Scholarships help businesses prepare for pandemic
Florence, LCC partner on course for hospitality/tourism
Updated: 1 month ago
Florence selects Margaret Wisniewski for open council seat
3-1 vote secures city council appointment, scheduled for Jan. 25
Updated: 1 month ago
Siuslaw School District navigates a new year
Jan. 9, 2021 — District takes a look back as it heads into 2021
Updated: 1 month ago
Florence City Council interviews candidates
Jan. 9, 2021 — Six candidates vie for council vacancy
Updated: 1 month ago
Connecting neighbors to ‘Every Child’
Jan. 9, 2021 — Western Lane County gets increased support for foster system
Updated: 1 month ago
'With this fix, our ports and harbors will have the resources they so desperately need'
Jan. 9, 2021 — Port funding to increase once bill gains approval
Updated: 1 month ago
SVFR responds to apartment blaze
Jan. 2, 2021 — Fire department also hires two career firefighters
Updated: 1 month ago
2020: A Year in Review
Jan. 2, 2021 — Watch the progression of stories from regular Siuslaw Region life to living under lockdown
Updated: 1 month ago
Port of Siuslaw Commission concludes the year
Dec. 19, 2020 — Port, Huntington agree to a three-year contract
Updated: 2 months ago
Water customers in Mapleton get relief
Dec. 19, 2020 — Mapleton Water District installs temporary treatment skid
Updated: 2 months ago
Florence police make multiple arrests in car break-ins, thefts
Dec. 19, 2020 — Florence Police work with Lane, Linn county sheriffs
Updated: 2 months ago
Lane County chambers unite in plea to governor
Dec. 19, 2020 — Florence among five county chambers seeking relief for local small businesses
Updated: 2 months ago
Limited in-person instruction begins at Siuslaw School District
Dec. 11, 2020 —School Board votes on policy, hears special presentations at December meeting
Updated: 2 months ago
Florence Planning approves Oceana annexation
Dec. 11, 2020 — Commission sends annexation request on to Florence City Council
Updated: 2 months ago
Fundraiser launches for retired Florence Police officer’s medical bills
Dec. 11, 2020 — A GoFundMe page has been set up for Gerry Hine
Updated: 2 months ago
2020 Holiday Things to Do in the Siuslaw Region
Dec. 11, 2020 — Note: Masks and social distancing are required at in-person events
Updated: 2 months ago
Florence Chamber announces discounted new memberships through Apex Helicopters
Nov. 18, 2020 — “If 25 new businesses can gain membership to the Florence Area Chamber of Commerce, they can help their business succeed, even in these challenging times"
Updated: 3 months ago
Storms continue throughout the region
Nov. 18, 2020 — Residents lose power, water, internet sporadically over last five days
Updated: 3 months ago
Two-week ‘freeze’ begins today across Oregon
Nov. 18, 2020 — Restrictions in effect through Dec. 2
Updated: 3 months ago
Florence begins compiling work plan suggestions
Nov. 18, 2020 — Two meetings on Nov. 16 hear from committees, the public
Updated: 3 months ago
Temporary shelter for the Florence Emergency Cold Weather Shelter
Nov. 18, 2020 — New site will house 20 of Lane County’s Pallet shelters while local groups maintain COVID-19 protocols
Updated: 3 months ago
Serving up Thanksgiving Dinner
Nov. 10, 2020 — Florence Kiwanis prepares 500 take-away meals for Thanksgiving Day
Updated: 3 months ago
Florence Farmer’s Market ends season by filling pantries of others
Nov. 10, 2020 — Fill Your Pantry provided staples to 170 households
Updated: 3 months ago
Planning Commission approves workplan for next biennium
Oct. 31, 2020 — Next step is to take goals to Florence City Council
Updated: 3 months ago
Trouble with Trebuchets
Oct. 31, 2020 — The Siuslaw woodshop trebuchet is almost ready to launch pumpkins
Updated: 3 months ago
Lane County to add Deputy Sheriffs to enhance rural patrols
Oct. 31, 2020 — County Commissioners approve 4 positions
Updated: 3 months ago
Oregon voters reminded to sign, review both sides of ballot
Oct. 27, 2020 — Today last suggested day to send in your ballot by mail
Updated: 4 months ago
Sweet Creek arsonist pleads guilty
Oct. 24, 2020 — Man who started fire near Mapleton sentenced to 10 years in prison
Updated: 4 months ago
October meeting of the Siuslaw School Board
Oct. 24, 2020 — Board discusses superintendent goals and evaluation, committee vacancies
Updated: 4 months ago
EMAC again tables climate discussion
Oct. 24, 2020 — Committee votes down proclamation; finalizes workplan
Updated: 4 months ago
Port of Siuslaw appoints new Commissioner
Oct. 24, 2020 — Rob Ward selected to Position 2 after a three-month vacancy
Updated: 4 months ago
Full boxes
Oct. 21, 2020 — Knights of Columbus to continue giving out food boxes
Updated: 4 months ago
‘If we ever needed this, we need it now’
Oct. 21, 2020 — Soroptimists plan ahead for the Christmas Food Basket Giveaway
Updated: 4 months ago
Florence Council delays 35th and Rhododendron PUD decision
Oct. 21, 2020 — Planning Commission passed the decision to the council on Sept. 8
Updated: 4 months ago
Annexation hearing postponed
Oct. 17, 2020 — Planning Commission to consider request in November
Updated: 4 months ago
CEDC continues goals for housing, business, partnerships
Oct. 17, 2020 — Florence committees prepare for November work session
Updated: 4 months ago
Fill Your Pantry to be ‘a gift to our community’
Oct. 17, 2020 — Florence Farmers Market concludes third season with bulk-buying event
Updated: 4 months ago
Oregon Public Awareness Campaign on face coverings launches nationwide
Oct. 14, 2020 — ‘A Mask is Just a Mask’ campaign aims to unite Americans on the importance of wearing face coverings to help reduce the spread of COVID-19
Updated: 4 months ago
EcoGeneration to host recycling ‘take-back’ events in Florence
Oct. 14, 2020 — Local groups team up on recycling event
Updated: 4 months ago
Club learning hub continues to serve students
Oct. 14, 2020 — Limited in-person option supports virtual learning at BGC
Updated: 4 months ago
Transportation Committee sends objectives on airport, transit to council
Oct. 10, 2020 — Florence committees prepare for November work session
Updated: 4 months ago
State prepares for Nov. 3 General Election
Oct. 10, 2020 — Deadline for voter registration is Oct. 13
Updated: 4 months ago
Republican ‘truck rally’ returns to Florence Oct. 10
Oct. 10, 2020 — Honking discouraged as Truck Rally drives through Old Town
Updated: 4 months ago
Dino ‘I Dos’
Oct. 10, 2020 — Couple wed in Old Town wearing inflatable dinosaur costumes
Updated: 4 months ago
October is Fire Prevention Month in Oregon
Oct. 7, 2020 — 2020 theme is “Serve up fire safety in the kitchen!”
Updated: 4 months ago
City council, march recognize domestic violence
Oct. 7, 2020 — Florence City Council meeting includes proclamation, grant approval
Updated: 4 months ago
Cause of fatal August home fire determined in joint Investigation
Oct. 3, 2020 — Nick Royal Story, 64, of Florence was the sole fatality in house fire
Updated: 4 months ago
Turning to the next page
Oct. 3, 2020 — Yvonne Pappagallo retires from the library
Updated: 4 months ago
Candidates for the Nov. 3 Election gather at the FEC
Sept. 30, 2020 — Community members meet regional Republican, non-partisan council candidates
Updated: 4 months ago
Planning Commission passes housing development on Rhody Drive to Florence City Council for next stage in process
Sept. 30, 2020 — Approval came at the Sept. 8 meeting
Updated: 4 months ago
Writings on the wall
Sept. 30, 2020 — Veterans Memorial Park works on names for final wall
Updated: 4 months ago
Welcome home, Ian
Sept. 26, 2020 — Bering Sea fisherman returns to Florence after injury aboard fishing vessel
Updated: 5 months ago
Siuslaw School Board updates school board goals, policies in September meetings
Sept. 26, 2020 — Board meets twice in September
Updated: 5 months ago
Florence ‘Rocks the Vote’
Sept. 23, 2020 — Oct. 13 is the deadline for people to register to be eligible to vote in the Nov. 3 General Election.
Updated: 5 months ago
Council meeting, work session shows the road forward
Sept. 23, 2020 — Florence covers pandemic mitigation, plans for vacancy
Updated: 5 months ago
Beginning the school year in comprehensive distance learning
Sept. 23, 2020 — Siuslaw School District checks in at start of school year
Updated: 5 months ago
Parks, housing, work plan focus of Community and Economic Development Committee
Sept. 23, 2020 — The majority of the CEDC agenda was updates by city staff
Updated: 5 months ago
Water in Mapleton still undrinkable
Sept. 16, 2020 — Mapleton Water District responds to resident concerns
Updated: 5 months ago
A fresh start for Siuslaw’s new school year — Pt. I
Sept. 16, 2020 — An introduction to some of Siuslaw School District's new staff members
Updated: 5 months ago
Coldwell Banker hosts water, supply drive for firefighters
Sept. 11, 2020 — Community members gather supplies for wildfire
Updated: 5 months ago
City of Florence Planning, Transportation committees meet
Sept. 12, 2020 — City committees hold meetings
Updated: 5 months ago
‘Our city is prepared to help these people’
Sept. 12, 2020 — Community prepares to help those affected by wildfires
Updated: 5 months ago
Smoke and fire cause concern, confusion, rumors
Sept. 12, 2020 — Western Lane County responds to area fires
Updated: 5 months ago
Constructing a gateway
Sept. 12, 2020 — ReVision Florence Gateway Monuments added to Maple Street
Updated: 5 months ago
Blueberries ripen into book bounty for local students
Sept. 9, 2020 — Graham said she will be able to give students new books several times throughout the school year
Updated: 5 months ago
Primary fire crews leave as Sweet Creek Fire nears 100 percent containment
Sept. 9, 2020 — Crews will continue monitoring control lines and repair impacts from fire suppression activities
Updated: 5 months ago
Labor Day weekend brings the crowds
Sept. 9, 2020 — Chamber, Port, businesses celebrate great weather over holiday weekend
Updated: 5 months ago
Housing a population
Sept. 5, 2020 — Local industry members discuss property ownership, renting during COVID-19
Updated: 5 months ago
Pandemic exacerbates childcare crisis
Sept. 5, 2020 — Local centers struggle with reduced slots for enrollment, rising costs
Updated: 5 months ago
Progress on Sweet Creek Fire continues
Sept. 5, 2020 — Evacuations for area residents are downgraded as crews near 50% containment
Updated: 5 months ago
Siuslaw school year now to begin on Sept. 16
Sept. 3, 2020 — Shipping delays, staff training bump start date back two days
Updated: 5 months ago
Exercising First Amendment Freedoms
Sept. 2, 2020 — Weekend events in Florence support two ideologies
Updated: 5 months ago
Local candidates file for November General Election
Sept. 2, 2020 — The deadline to register to vote is Oct. 13, 2020, in the November election
Updated: 5 months ago
Boys and Girls Club seeks to help kids keep ‘PACE’
Sept. 2, 2020 — Club adds new all-day program to help with distance learning
Updated: 5 months ago
LRAPA rates Florence’s air quality as ‘good’
Sept. 1, 2020 — County levels remain healthy despite Sweet Creek Road Fire
Updated: 5 months ago
Florence Planning Commission tackles development issues
Aug. 29, 2020 — Meeting covers major development projects
Updated: 5 months ago
A century of suffrage
Aug. 29, 2020 — Florence unites for women’s right to vote
Updated: 5 months ago
‘Schools are equally important for the education of children and for the economy’
Aug. 26, 2020 — Chamber webinar considers school, economic impacts
Updated: 6 months ago
‘Save the USPS’ rally held in Florence
Aug. 26, 2020 — Local residents support the postal service
Updated: 6 months ago
Morgan named to Florence Food Share leadership
Aug. 26, 2020 — New executive director began in summer 2020
Updated: 6 months ago
Siuslaw School District receives grant from First Book, Lego
Aug. 19, 2020 — School district receives a generous grant for new technology from First Book, CDW-G, Intel and Lego
Updated: 6 months ago
How lifestyle destinations can harness remote workers for economic growth
Aug. 12, 2020 — ‘Remote Workers and the Rise of Main Street’
Updated: 6 months ago
Mapleton schools to hold classes online for all grades
Aug. 12, 2020 — 2020-21 school year to begin Sept. 14
Updated: 6 months ago
‘Sea and shore’ to unite in new mural
Aug. 12, 2020 — Clawson’s Wheelhouse waits on city approval after community funds mural
Updated: 6 months ago
Florence Habitat awards participants of July 4 Porch Parade
July 8, 2020 — 19 participants lead to four awards in first year
Updated: 7 months ago
New program seeks to provide ‘Safe Shelter’ to students, families
July 8, 2020 — Safe Shelter for Siuslaw Students partners with local, county groups on community initiative
Updated: 7 months ago
Faces of the Fourth in Florence
July 8, 2020 — Unofficial festivities accompany political, patriotic demonstrations
Updated: 7 months ago
Siuslaw seeks ‘mosaic’ of solutions to student internet access
May 27, 2020 — "COVID has put a spotlight on inequalities, and they matter when we’re discussing connectivity as a major issue.”
Updated: 9 months ago
Thinking beyond the present
May 27, 2020 — ‘Christmas in June’ community grant program will assist local residents
Updated: 9 months ago
‘A strong history of patriotism’
May 27, 2020 — Deadwood Pioneer Cemetery installs new veteran memorial
Updated: 9 months ago
Memorial Day 2020
May 27, 2020 — Florence honors fallen with flags, Oregon Air National Guard flyover
Updated: 9 months ago
‘It’s about our seniors and our families — and honoring them’
May 23, 2020 — Mapleton’s virtual graduation to include in-person ceremonies
Updated: 9 months ago
Port of Siuslaw Campground set to reopen May 26
May 23, 2020 — Guidelines in place to reduce visitors, maintain distancing
Updated: 9 months ago
New OCHS Director begins among COVID-19
May 23, 2020 — Self-quarantine just one challenge as Charles Brown joins humane society
Updated: 9 months ago
Library Tidings: Reopening Plans
May 20, 2020 — Siuslaw Public Library prepares for materials drop-off, staff return
Updated: 9 months ago
Three Rivers Casino to reopen Friday
May 20, 2020 — Casino sets new hours, cleaning policy and arranges for social distancing
Updated: 9 months ago
Teaching on the home front
May 20, 2020 — Siuslaw Elementary staff adjust to distance learning
Updated: 9 months ago
Florence approves equipment purchases, resolutions
May 20, 2020 — City Council has quorum for meeting
Updated: 9 months ago
Siuslaw continues to adapt to online learning, plans for future
May 20, 2020 — School board declares district’s year to end on May 29
Updated: 9 months ago
WLAD annual budget proposal denied by committee
May 20, 2020 — Committee expresses concerns over operating expenses, financial outlook
Updated: 9 months ago
SHS Principal Kerri Tatum announces end-of-year resignation
April 25, 2020 — Vice Principal Garth Gerot named interim principal for 2020-21 school year
Updated: 10 months ago
PeaceHealth Peace Harbor open for procedures, testing
April 25, 2020 — State readies for fewer restrictions in healthcare elective services starting May 1
Updated: 10 months ago
Additional federal COVID funding bill passes
April 25, 2020 — $484 billion set aside to assist small businesses, hospitals
Updated: 10 months ago
LCC presents $121 million bond request in May special election
April 25, 2020 — If passed, funds would go toward workforce training and other programs
Updated: 10 months ago
Arbor Day Foundation names Florence a ‘Tree City USA’
April 22, 2020 — Florence Mayor Joe Henry has proclaimed April 24, 2020, as Arbor Day in the City of Florence
Updated: 10 months ago
Lane County shifts transfer stations to summer hours
April 16, 2020 — Social Distancing requirements lead to expanded hours
Updated: 10 months ago
Candidates announced for May 19 Primary Election in Oregon
April 8, 2020 — Oregon's 2020 election cycle begins with May 19 Primary Election
Updated: 10 months ago
Dunes City votes to become Second Amendment Preservation City
April 8, 2020 — Council considers several issues as well as declaring a state of emergency
Updated: 10 months ago
U.S. Census limited to online answers for now
April 8, 2020 — In-person interviews delayed due to COVID-19
Updated: 10 months ago
‘Heroes Work Here’
April 8, 2020 — Siuslaw Region thanks essential workers
Updated: 10 months ago
Community gathers PPE for local emergency groups
April 4, 2020 — WLEOG initiated a PPE donation program this week
Updated: 10 months ago
Mapleton continues to serve upriver community
April 4, 2020 — School district provides instruction, resources
Updated: 10 months ago
Area businesses join Siuslaw School District in feeding the community
March 20, 2020 — Restaurants donate food to schools, area food shares
Updated: 11 months ago
Lane County adds local Veterans Service Officer hours
March 13, 2020 — Lane County Veteran’s Services now has twice-weekly office hours
Updated: 11 months ago
Census to send invitations this week
March 11, 2020 – The official count for this year’s Census begins April 1
Updated: 11 months ago
Florence Home and Garden Show ‘grows green’ in 23rd year
March 11, 2020 – The 2020 Florence Home and Garden Show took place at the Florence Events Center from March 6 to 8, showcasing more than 40 new and returning vendors.
Updated: 11 months ago
‘We Can Build It!’
March 11, 2020 – Florence Habitat for Humanity hosts 2020 Women Build
Updated: 11 months ago
Siuslaw Valley, Western Lane discuss future as operations continue to grow close
March 7, 2020 — At issue was how to replace former SVFR Operations Chief Jim Dickerson
Updated: 11 months ago
Reuse • Reduce • Recycle in the Siuslaw
March 7, 2020 — Florence Area Community Coalition showcases waste reduction organizations
Updated: 11 months ago
Birthing a community
March 7, 2020 — Update: Postponed — Reproductive Health Fair unites pregnancy and parenting resources in Western Lane County
Updated: 11 months ago
H&G Show ‘grows green’ in 2020
March 7, 2020 — KCST/KCFM Coast Radio and Siuslaw News presents the annual Florence Home and Garden Show
Updated: 11 months ago
2020 Community Career Fair
March 4, 2020 — Three Rivers' 5th annual fair connects employers and employees
Updated: 11 months ago
New suicide prevention training takes different tact
Feb. 15, 2020 — Lane County Suicide Prevention Council seeks to ‘Question, Persuade, Refer’
Updated: 1 year ago
Planning Commission initiates first step in updated floodplain amendments
Feb. 15, 2020 — Local update of Florence’s flood plain maps was prompted by FEMA and Lane County projects
Updated: 1 year ago
Addressing learning needs
Feb. 15, 2020 — Siuslaw School District seeks community input on Student Success Act — Part II
Updated: 1 year ago
12th annual Florence Area Chamber of Commerce Siuslaw Awards
Feb. 15, 2020 — Awards night honors residents, businesses for service to region
Updated: 1 year ago
Rotary prepares for March ‘madness’
Jan. 8, 2020 — ‘Mad Hatter’s Tea Party’ 2020 auction theme announced
Updated: 1 year ago
OCHS executive director abruptly resigns
Jan. 8, 2020 — Mark Curran leaves position Jan. 1
Updated: 1 year ago
Couple demands apology at council meeting
Jan. 8, 2020 — First Florence City Council meeting of 2020 brings up old debate, new agenda
Updated: 1 year ago
Decades of December
Dec. 24, 2019 — Relive Siuslaw’s holiday history from the past 50 years
Updated: 1 year ago
Hello From Heaven — Psychic Medium Daniel Monroe
Sept. 1, 2019 — Spark your connection to your gifts and spirit
Updated: 1 year 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 year 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 year ago
Students aid with Lane Blood Works blood drive
Aug. 17, 2019 — Siuslaw HOSA works with Lane Blood Works
Updated: 1 year ago
The point of acupuncture
Aug. 17, 2019 — Wellspring Clinic continues to offer alternative pain management options
Updated: 1 year ago
Air Academy celebrates flight
Aug. 17, 2019 — Third annual Florence program promotes science, careers & fun
Updated: 1 year 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: 1 year ago
Broncos rumble through
Aug. 14, 2019 — 2019 Northwest Bronco Roundup starts Aug. 14
Updated: 1 year 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: 1 year ago
Reedsport community celebrates Centennial
Aug. 14, 2019 — 100th anniversary of City of Reedsport highlights resilience, recent growth
Updated: 1 year ago
Taking ownership of Singing Pines Dog Park
July 13, 2019 — Bark in the Park Fundraiser seeks to rehabilitate Florence's dog park
Updated: 1 year 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: 1 year ago
Crafting beer culture
July 13, 2019 — Local brewpub still in the future for Florence
Updated: 1 year 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: 1 year 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: 1 year ago
Field Exercise provides training for emergencies
June 26, 2019 — Local ham radio operators practice for 24 hours straight
Updated: 1 year ago
‘The best use for North Jetty Park’
June 26, 2019 — Lane County discusses future of North Jetty at public meeting
Updated: 1 year ago
School district terminates shop teacher
Clint Tatum was hired by the district to work in the Career Technical Education program
Updated: 1 year ago
Learning about life untethered from electronics
Watershed Exploration Camp offers a view of nature through hands-on experience.
Updated: 1 year ago
Updated: Siuslaw Elementary School reports Monday morning fire
May 20, 2019 — Fire contained as investigation continues
Updated: 1 year ago
Florence Home & Garden Show plans for spring
March 1, 2019 — 2019 Home & Garden Show opens at 2 p.m. Friday
Updated: 1 year ago
Oregon’s Civil War connections
Feb. 27, 2019 — Military Heritage Day highlights local links to U.S. history
Updated: 2 years ago
Dogs have their day
Feb. 27, 2019 — Local dogs Reno and Phoenix shine on biggest stage
Updated: 2 years ago
New Recycle Guide available from Lane County
Feb. 27, 2019 — Changing international rules prompt creation of guide
Updated: 2 years ago
County declares weather emergency
Feb. 27, 2019 — Officials urge people to be prepared, check on neighbors
Updated: 2 years ago
Introducing the 2019 Rhododendron Court
Jan. 16, 2019 — The Rhododendron Senior Court met for the first time last week
Updated: 2 years ago
To bond or not to bond?
Oct. 30, 2018 — A conversation with Siuslaw students & staff
Updated: 2 years ago
Pros and cons of Measure 106
Oct. 31, 2018 — Measure 106 prohibits spending public funds for abortion
Updated: 2 years ago
In their own words: Candidates for Congress, governor
Oct. 31, 2018 — Oregon candidates for Congress, governor weigh in on issues
Updated: 2 years ago
Florence updates code to ‘Beat the Wave’
Oct. 31, 2018 — City amends tsunami & earthquake code
Updated: 2 years ago
2018 State of the Coast
Oct. 31, 2018 — Coastal conference focuses on programs designed to support, enhance coastal life
Updated: 2 years ago
Florence project could address part of area’s housing needs
June 23, 2018 — New multi-use Cannery Station could bring progress, concerns
Updated: 2 years ago
OCHS holds annual member meeting
June 23, 2018 — First public meeting under new leadership shows positive interactions with members
Updated: 2 years ago
Hundreds of new adventures await
June 9, 2018 — Library endowment fund provides 600 new books
Updated: 2 years ago
Florence, NEDCO continue to seek affordable housing funding
June 9, 2018 — Proposed site could create 12 ‘cottage cluster’ homes
Updated: 2 years ago
A public work
June 9, 2018 — New Public Works Facility ‘A long time in the making’
Updated: 2 years ago
Reigning Royalty
May 19, 2018 — 2018 Queen Rhododendra Lainey Goss and King of the Coast Trent Reavis step into history
Updated: 2 years ago
