Honoring Veterans
Florence area veterans were the focus of recognition and appreciation at a number of events on Veterans Day
Updated: 3 days ago
Florence Housing Code update nears completion
2019 update should ease area’s housing burden
Updated: 1 week ago
Creating open sand in the dunes
How generations are working to restore the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area
Updated: 1 week ago
Life with MS — Exercise is key to improving balance, cognition
Proper exercise keeps the brain, nervous system, organs, muscles, bones and joints stronger.
Updated: 1 week ago
Florence-Yachats Connector introduces Saturday service
New bus offers great views, relaxation
Updated: 1 week ago
Florence approves new Public Art Committee workplan
Grant received for operations center
Updated: 1 week ago
Police seek man in school incident
Event occurred Nov. 5 near Surfview Lane
Updated: 1 week ago
Community Clean up Saturday
Collection items include computers, appliances & furniture
Updated: 2 weeks ago
Peace Harbor’s 24th annual Light Up A Life ceremony set for Nov. 9
Peace Harbor’s 24th annual Light Up A Life ceremony set for Nov. 9
Updated: 2 weeks ago
PeaceHealth ‘streamlines’ Medicare partners
Trillium Medicare Advantage and Health Net no longer included in insurance coverage
Updated: 2 weeks ago
Is there a middle ground in the climate discussion?
Both sides in the debate agree the climate is changing — something that could be a starting point
Updated: 2 weeks ago
Philanthropic organization OCF hosts informational meeting in Florence
The Oregon Community Foundation (OCF) held an informational meeting for individuals interested in applying for a grant during the upcoming year
Updated: 2 weeks ago
An invitation to entrepreneurs
RAIN continues four-year partnership with City of Florence
Updated: 3 weeks ago
Individuals recognized by WLFEA for life-saving efforts
Fred Meyer, SVFR, WLAD employees honored
Updated: 3 weeks ago
Climate debate continues (Part II)
The geologic record clearly indicates there have been multiple ice ages and also extended periods of much warmer-than-average temperatures during the last 50,000 years and longer
Updated: 3 weeks ago
Housing Code Update informational session
On Wednesday, Nov. 6, the City of Florence will host an informational session regarding the update to the residential housing codes
Updated: 3 weeks ago
Climate debate continues within community
“Scientists have known for some time, from multiple lines of evidence, that humans are changing Earth’s climate, primarily through greenhouse gas emissions.”
Updated: 3 weeks ago
Florence resident becomes steward of her own ‘Little Free Library’
“Little Free Library’s is a nonprofit organization that inspires a love of reading, sparks creativity and builds community by fostering neighborhood book exchanges"
Updated: 3 weeks ago
Dads join classroom as Watch DOGS
Dad-focused program brings fathers, children together at school
Updated: 3 weeks ago
Local support for scholarships continues to rise
But rising costs of tuition means more support is needed
Updated: 3 weeks ago
Port upgrade expands to Mo’s walkway
New art part of seasonal work at Port of Siuslaw
Updated: 4 weeks ago
Mapleton preschool a ‘steppingstone’ toward district’s success
Mapleton school board discusses preschool, menu
Updated: 4 weeks 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 month ago
Soroptimists prepare Harvest for Education Oct. 19
Sept. 28, 2019 — Fundraiser raises money for scholarships and club programs
Updated: 1 month ago
Hello From Heaven — Psychic Medium Daniel Monroe
Sept. 1, 2019 — Spark your connection to your gifts and spirit
Updated: 2 months ago
Strategic Fundraising in Rural Communities Workshop
Sept. 7, 2019 — Workshop possible with support from The Ford Family Foundation
Updated: 2 months ago
2019 Siuslaw Alumni All-School Reunion and Scholarship Banquet
Sept. 11, 2019 — Banquet takes place at the Florence Events Center Sept. 21
Updated: 2 months ago
Facilities Advisory Committee presents new plan for high school bond
Aug. 17, 2019 — Siuslaw School Board dismisses complaints after holding executive sessions
Updated: 3 months ago
Students aid with Lane Blood Works blood drive
Aug. 17, 2019 — Siuslaw HOSA works with Lane Blood Works
Updated: 3 months ago
The point of acupuncture
Aug. 17, 2019 — Wellspring Clinic continues to offer alternative pain management options
Updated: 3 months ago
Air Academy celebrates flight
Aug. 17, 2019 — Third annual Florence program promotes science, careers & fun
Updated: 3 months 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: 3 months ago
Broncos rumble through
Aug. 14, 2019 — 2019 Northwest Bronco Roundup starts Aug. 14
Updated: 3 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: 3 months ago
Reedsport community celebrates Centennial
Aug. 14, 2019 — 100th anniversary of City of Reedsport highlights resilience, recent growth
Updated: 3 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: 4 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: 4 months ago
Crafting beer culture
July 13, 2019 — Local brewpub still in the future for Florence
Updated: 4 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: 4 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: 4 months ago
Field Exercise provides training for emergencies
June 26, 2019 — Local ham radio operators practice for 24 hours straight
Updated: 4 months ago
‘The best use for North Jetty Park’
June 26, 2019 — Lane County discusses future of North Jetty at public meeting
Updated: 4 months ago
School district terminates shop teacher
Clint Tatum was hired by the district to work in the Career Technical Education program
Updated: 4 months ago
Learning about life untethered from electronics
Watershed Exploration Camp offers a view of nature through hands-on experience.
Updated: 4 months ago
Heyday at the farm
Elliott’s Hilltop Acres Farm concludes school visits after 55 years
Updated: 5 months ago
Updated: Siuslaw Elementary School reports Monday morning fire
May 20, 2019 — Fire contained as investigation continues
Updated: 5 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: 7 months ago
Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial replica arrives Tuesday
March 30, 2019 — “Wall the Heals” still seeking volunteers
Updated: 7 months ago
Showing love for the Siuslaw Public Library
March 30, 2019 — Community rallies around library with art after vandalism incident
Updated: 7 months ago
Florence Home & Garden Show plans for spring
March 1, 2019 — 2019 Home & Garden Show opens at 2 p.m. Friday
Updated: 8 months ago
Oregon’s Civil War connections
Feb. 27, 2019 — Military Heritage Day highlights local links to U.S. history
Updated: 8 months ago
Dogs have their day
Feb. 27, 2019 — Local dogs Reno and Phoenix shine on biggest stage
Updated: 8 months ago
New Recycle Guide available from Lane County
Feb. 27, 2019 — Changing international rules prompt creation of guide
Updated: 8 months ago
County declares weather emergency
Feb. 27, 2019 — Officials urge people to be prepared, check on neighbors
Updated: 8 months ago
Introducing the 2019 Rhododendron Court
Jan. 16, 2019 — The Rhododendron Senior Court met for the first time last week
Updated: 10 months ago
How to support Coast Guard Station Siuslaw River
Jan. 14, 2019 — Community discounts, fund come together for area Coasties
Updated: 10 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: 10 months ago
Oregon law aims to end pay discrimination
Jan. 2, 2019 — Final component of 2017 Oregon Equal Pay Act goes into effect
Updated: 10 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: 10 months ago
Body recovered from Mercer Lake
Jan. 2, 2019 — Officials confirm body recovered from lake was Florence man Pat Stapp
Updated: 10 months ago
To bond or not to bond?
Oct. 30, 2018 — A conversation with Siuslaw students & staff
Updated: 1 year ago
Pros and cons of Measure 106
Oct. 31, 2018 — Measure 106 prohibits spending public funds for abortion
Updated: 1 year ago
In their own words: Candidates for Congress, governor
Oct. 31, 2018 — Oregon candidates for Congress, governor weigh in on issues
Updated: 1 year ago
Florence updates code to ‘Beat the Wave’
Oct. 31, 2018 — City amends tsunami & earthquake code
Updated: 1 year ago
2018 State of the Coast
Oct. 31, 2018 — Coastal conference focuses on programs designed to support, enhance coastal life
Updated: 1 year ago
2018 Halloween Events in the Florence Area
A Gathering of 2018 Seasonal Events
Updated: 1 year 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
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
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
