Sweet Creek arsonist pleads guilty
Oct. 24, 2020 — Man who started fire near Mapleton sentenced to 10 years in prison
Updated: 3 days ago
Full boxes
Oct. 21, 2020 — Knights of Columbus to continue giving out food boxes
Updated: 6 days ago
‘If we ever needed this, we need it now’
Oct. 21, 2020 — Soroptimists plan ahead for the Christmas Food Basket Giveaway
Updated: 6 days ago
Florence Council delays 35th and Rhododendron PUD decision
Oct. 21, 2020 — Planning Commission passed the decision to the council on Sept. 8
Updated: 6 days ago
Annexation hearing postponed
Oct. 17, 2020 — Planning Commission to consider request in November
Updated: 1 week ago
CEDC continues goals for housing, business, partnerships
Oct. 17, 2020 — Florence committees prepare for November work session
Updated: 1 week 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: 1 week ago
Ballots in the mail as of today (Oct. 15)
Voters may drop off their ballots at one of many official drop box locations listed in the insert included with their ballot. Drop boxes are now open and will remain open until 8 p.m. on Election Day.
Updated: 1 week 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: 1 week ago
EcoGeneration to host recycling ‘take-back’ events in Florence
Oct. 14, 2020 — Local groups team up on recycling event
Updated: 1 week ago
Club learning hub continues to serve students
Oct. 14, 2020 — Limited in-person option supports virtual learning at BGC
Updated: 1 week ago
Transportation Committee sends objectives on airport, transit to council
Oct. 10, 2020 — Florence committees prepare for November work session
Updated: 2 weeks ago
State prepares for Nov. 3 General Election
Oct. 10, 2020 — Deadline for voter registration is Oct. 13
Updated: 2 weeks ago
Republican ‘truck rally’ returns to Florence Oct. 10
Oct. 10, 2020 — Honking discouraged as Truck Rally drives through Old Town
Updated: 2 weeks ago
Dino ‘I Dos’
Oct. 10, 2020 — Couple wed in Old Town wearing inflatable dinosaur costumes
Updated: 2 weeks ago
How to provide comments, participate in public meetings for City of Florence
The different ways community members can engage with meetings of local government and its committees.
Updated: 2 weeks ago
October is Fire Prevention Month in Oregon
Oct. 7, 2020 — 2020 theme is “Serve up fire safety in the kitchen!”
Updated: 2 weeks ago
City council, march recognize domestic violence
Oct. 7, 2020 — Florence City Council meeting includes proclamation, grant approval
Updated: 2 weeks 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: 3 weeks ago
Turning to the next page
Oct. 3, 2020 — Yvonne Pappagallo retires from the library
Updated: 3 weeks ago
Candidates for the Nov. 3 Election gather at the FEC
Sept. 30, 2020 — Community members meet regional Republican, non-partisan council candidates
Updated: 3 weeks 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: 3 weeks ago
Writings on the wall
Sept. 30, 2020 — Veterans Memorial Park works on names for final wall
Updated: 3 weeks ago
Welcome home, Ian
Sept. 26, 2020 — Bering Sea fisherman returns to Florence after injury aboard fishing vessel
Updated: 1 month ago
Siuslaw School Board updates school board goals, policies in September meetings
Sept. 26, 2020 — Board meets twice in September
Updated: 1 month 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: 1 month ago
Council meeting, work session shows the road forward
Sept. 23, 2020 — Florence covers pandemic mitigation, plans for vacancy
Updated: 1 month ago
Beginning the school year in comprehensive distance learning
Sept. 23, 2020 — Siuslaw School District checks in at start of school year
Updated: 1 month 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: 1 month ago
Water in Mapleton still undrinkable
Sept. 16, 2020 — Mapleton Water District responds to resident concerns
Updated: 1 month 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: 1 month ago
Coldwell Banker hosts water, supply drive for firefighters
Sept. 11, 2020 — Community members gather supplies for wildfire
Updated: 1 month ago
City of Florence Planning, Transportation committees meet
Sept. 12, 2020 — City committees hold meetings
Updated: 1 month ago
‘Our city is prepared to help these people’
Sept. 12, 2020 — Community prepares to help those affected by wildfires
Updated: 1 month ago
Smoke and fire cause concern, confusion, rumors
Sept. 12, 2020 — Western Lane County responds to area fires
Updated: 1 month ago
Constructing a gateway
Sept. 12, 2020 — ReVision Florence Gateway Monuments added to Maple Street
Updated: 1 month 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: 1 month 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: 1 month ago
Labor Day weekend brings the crowds
Sept. 9, 2020 — Chamber, Port, businesses celebrate great weather over holiday weekend
Updated: 1 month ago
Housing a population
Sept. 5, 2020 — Local industry members discuss property ownership, renting during COVID-19
Updated: 1 month ago
Pandemic exacerbates childcare crisis
Sept. 5, 2020 — Local centers struggle with reduced slots for enrollment, rising costs
Updated: 1 month ago
Progress on Sweet Creek Fire continues
Sept. 5, 2020 — Evacuations for area residents are downgraded as crews near 50% containment
Updated: 1 month ago
Siuslaw school year now to begin on Sept. 16
Sept. 3, 2020 — Shipping delays, staff training bump start date back two days
Updated: 1 month ago
Exercising First Amendment Freedoms
Sept. 2, 2020 — Weekend events in Florence support two ideologies
Updated: 1 month 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: 1 month 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: 1 month ago
LRAPA rates Florence’s air quality as ‘good’
Sept. 1, 2020 — County levels remain healthy despite Sweet Creek Road Fire
Updated: 1 month ago
Florence Planning Commission tackles development issues
Aug. 29, 2020 — Meeting covers major development projects
Updated: 1 month ago
A century of suffrage
Aug. 29, 2020 — Florence unites for women’s right to vote
Updated: 1 month ago
‘Schools are equally important for the education of children and for the economy’
Aug. 26, 2020 — Chamber webinar considers school, economic impacts
Updated: 2 months ago
‘Save the USPS’ rally held in Florence
Aug. 26, 2020 — Local residents support the postal service
Updated: 2 months ago
Morgan named to Florence Food Share leadership
Aug. 26, 2020 — New executive director began in summer 2020
Updated: 2 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: 2 months ago
How lifestyle destinations can harness remote workers for economic growth
Aug. 12, 2020 — ‘Remote Workers and the Rise of Main Street’
Updated: 2 months ago
Mapleton schools to hold classes online for all grades
Aug. 12, 2020 — 2020-21 school year to begin Sept. 14
Updated: 2 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: 2 months ago
Florence Habitat awards participants of July 4 Porch Parade
July 8, 2020 — 19 participants lead to four awards in first year
Updated: 3 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: 3 months ago
Faces of the Fourth in Florence
July 8, 2020 — Unofficial festivities accompany political, patriotic demonstrations
Updated: 3 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: 5 months ago
Thinking beyond the present
May 27, 2020 — ‘Christmas in June’ community grant program will assist local residents
Updated: 5 months ago
‘A strong history of patriotism’
May 27, 2020 — Deadwood Pioneer Cemetery installs new veteran memorial
Updated: 5 months ago
Memorial Day 2020
May 27, 2020 — Florence honors fallen with flags, Oregon Air National Guard flyover
Updated: 5 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: 5 months ago
Port of Siuslaw Campground set to reopen May 26
May 23, 2020 — Guidelines in place to reduce visitors, maintain distancing
Updated: 5 months ago
New OCHS Director begins among COVID-19
May 23, 2020 — Self-quarantine just one challenge as Charles Brown joins humane society
Updated: 5 months ago
Library Tidings: Reopening Plans
May 20, 2020 — Siuslaw Public Library prepares for materials drop-off, staff return
Updated: 5 months ago
Three Rivers Casino to reopen Friday
May 20, 2020 — Casino sets new hours, cleaning policy and arranges for social distancing
Updated: 5 months ago
Teaching on the home front
May 20, 2020 — Siuslaw Elementary staff adjust to distance learning
Updated: 5 months ago
Florence approves equipment purchases, resolutions
May 20, 2020 — City Council has quorum for meeting
Updated: 5 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: 5 months ago
WLAD annual budget proposal denied by committee
May 20, 2020 — Committee expresses concerns over operating expenses, financial outlook
Updated: 5 months ago
In the market for fresh food
May 16, 2020 — Florence Farmers Market now open weekly
Updated: 5 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: 6 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: 6 months ago
Additional federal COVID funding bill passes
April 25, 2020 — $484 billion set aside to assist small businesses, hospitals
Updated: 6 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: 6 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: 6 months ago
Lane County shifts transfer stations to summer hours
April 16, 2020 — Social Distancing requirements lead to expanded hours
Updated: 6 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: 6 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: 6 months ago
U.S. Census limited to online answers for now
April 8, 2020 — In-person interviews delayed due to COVID-19
Updated: 6 months ago
‘Heroes Work Here’
April 8, 2020 — Siuslaw Region thanks essential workers
Updated: 6 months ago
Community gathers PPE for local emergency groups
April 4, 2020 — WLEOG initiated a PPE donation program this week
Updated: 6 months ago
Mapleton continues to serve upriver community
April 4, 2020 — School district provides instruction, resources
Updated: 6 months ago
Area businesses join Siuslaw School District in feeding the community
March 20, 2020 — Restaurants donate food to schools, area food shares
Updated: 7 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: 7 months ago
Census to send invitations this week
March 11, 2020 – The official count for this year’s Census begins April 1
Updated: 7 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: 7 months ago
‘We Can Build It!’
March 11, 2020 – Florence Habitat for Humanity hosts 2020 Women Build
Updated: 7 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: 7 months ago
Reuse • Reduce • Recycle in the Siuslaw
March 7, 2020 — Florence Area Community Coalition showcases waste reduction organizations
Updated: 7 months ago
Birthing a community
March 7, 2020 — Update: Postponed — Reproductive Health Fair unites pregnancy and parenting resources in Western Lane County
Updated: 7 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: 7 months ago
2020 Community Career Fair
March 4, 2020 — Three Rivers' 5th annual fair connects employers and employees
Updated: 7 months ago
New suicide prevention training takes different tact
Feb. 15, 2020 — Lane County Suicide Prevention Council seeks to ‘Question, Persuade, Refer’
Updated: 8 months 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: 8 months ago
Addressing learning needs
Feb. 15, 2020 — Siuslaw School District seeks community input on Student Success Act — Part II
Updated: 8 months ago
12th annual Florence Area Chamber of Commerce Siuslaw Awards
Feb. 15, 2020 — Awards night honors residents, businesses for service to region
Updated: 8 months ago
Rotary prepares for March ‘madness’
Jan. 8, 2020 — ‘Mad Hatter’s Tea Party’ 2020 auction theme announced
Updated: 9 months ago
OCHS executive director abruptly resigns
Jan. 8, 2020 — Mark Curran leaves position Jan. 1
Updated: 9 months ago
Couple demands apology at council meeting
Jan. 8, 2020 — First Florence City Council meeting of 2020 brings up old debate, new agenda
Updated: 9 months ago
Decades of December
Dec. 24, 2019 — Relive Siuslaw’s holiday history from the past 50 years
Updated: 10 months ago
2019 Soroptimist Community Christmas Baskets and toy giveaway set for Dec. 14
Dec. 2, 2019 — Families can get toys, holiday food baskets
Updated: 10 months 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
Showing love for the Siuslaw Public Library
March 30, 2019 — Community rallies around library with art after vandalism incident
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: 1 year ago
Dogs have their day
Feb. 27, 2019 — Local dogs Reno and Phoenix shine on biggest stage
Updated: 1 year ago
New Recycle Guide available from Lane County
Feb. 27, 2019 — Changing international rules prompt creation of guide
Updated: 1 year ago
County declares weather emergency
Feb. 27, 2019 — Officials urge people to be prepared, check on neighbors
Updated: 1 year ago
Introducing the 2019 Rhododendron Court
Jan. 16, 2019 — The Rhododendron Senior Court met for the first time last week
Updated: 1 year ago
How to support Coast Guard Station Siuslaw River
Jan. 14, 2019 — Community discounts, fund come together for area Coasties
Updated: 1 year 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: 1 year ago
Oregon law aims to end pay discrimination
Jan. 2, 2019 — Final component of 2017 Oregon Equal Pay Act goes into effect
Updated: 1 year ago
Myeena Loop residence lost to fire Sunday
Jan. 2, 2019 — One resident was displaced after a mid-morning fire on Dec. 30.
Updated: 1 year ago
Body recovered from Mercer Lake
Jan. 2, 2019 — Officials confirm body recovered from lake was Florence man Pat Stapp
Updated: 1 year 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
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
Boys & Girls Club contemplates financials
Feb. 14, 2018 — While not in crisis, Boys & Girls Club sees possible funding shortfalls in the near future
Updated: 2 years ago
