Turning the “City Lights” back on
City Lights Cinemas reopens July 10 with new renovations
Updated: 9 hours ago
In Tribute — 'Crabbing brings Florence’s Novelli family together'
In the wake the tragic loss of Florence residents and Novelli’s Seafood owners Kyle and Amber Novelli, are re-run a special feature on the couple that was published in the Siuslaw News last August.
Updated: 6 days ago
Celebrating Independence Day 2020
Habitat creates 4th of July Porch Parade as an alternative to cancelled events
Updated: 1 week ago
FURA meets on audit, ReVision and Quince Street development
City also announced update on public comment requirements
Updated: 1 week ago
Crisis Response answers increased calls for mental health help
MCR calls for hope amid alerts of suicide, addiction, fear of pandemic
Updated: 1 week ago
Florence man sentenced to life in prison
Kevin Lee Cooper was arrested in 2019 for murder of his mother
Updated: 1 week ago
DeFazio seeks to ‘Move Forward’ with $1.5 trillion infrastructure act, now on its way to Senate
DeFazio seeks to ‘Move Forward’ with $1.5 trillion infrastructure act, now on its way to Senate
Updated: 1 week ago
OHA releases statewide face covering guidelines
OHA releases statewide face covering guidelines
Updated: 1 week ago
Friends of Florence returns to the road to transport cancer patients
Nonprofit transportation service resumes July 6
Updated: 1 week ago
One additional confirmed local COVID-19 case as Lane County conducts rural testing
Free tests to continue July 1 in Florence
Updated: 1 week ago
Local couple perishes in tragic capsizing
Ship Aquarius sinks with owners Amber and Kyle Novelli aboard
Updated: 1 week ago
Tragic boat capsizing claims life of well-known local couple
Kyle and Amber Novelli, owners of Novelli's Seafood along the Port of Siuslaw, perished in an early morning fishing boating accident.
Updated: 1 week ago
State special session deals with policing, pandemic
State special session deals with policing, pandemic
Updated: 1 week ago
Dunes City begins discussion on short-term rental ordinance
Dunes City begins discussion on short-term rental ordinance
Updated: 1 week ago
Friends of Florence Cancer Vans to resume operations
Friends of Florence Cancer Vans to resume operations
Updated: 1 week ago
OHA releases general covering guidance for business, transit and public
OHA releases general covering guidance for business, transit and public
Updated: 1 week ago
City of Florence holds special meeting to consider Business Oregon grant
Grant would facilitate training through LCC Florence
Updated: 2 weeks ago
Siuslaw School District discusses possible plans for reopening
Siuslaw School District discusses possible plans for reopening
Updated: 2 weeks ago
Camp Florence learns ‘heavy metal’
Youth train on large equipment for first time
Updated: 2 weeks ago
Coast Guard teams up with Christmas in June
Program distributes $46,000 to community members impacted by COVID-19
Updated: 2 weeks ago
Port of Siuslaw gives update on reopening
Port of Siuslaw gives update on reopening
Updated: 2 weeks ago
OCHS elects new board members for 2020
OCHS elects new board members for 2020
Updated: 2 weeks ago
Florence celebrates Juneteenth
“Freedom Day” event honors unofficial national holiday
Updated: 2 weeks ago
‘Our goal is to get kids here’
June 17, 2020 — Boys and Girls Club prepares to reopen June 22
Updated: 3 weeks ago
Newest park gets official sign as parks reopen
Newest park gets official sign as parks reopen
Updated: 3 weeks ago
Silent observance of Flag Day 2020
‘Our flag has been a reminder of the courage, tenacity and loyalty that define the indomitable American spirit’
Updated: 3 weeks ago
Gradual reopening of counties slows as Gov. Brown ‘presses pause’
June 15 press conference announces a slowing of the state’s reopening process
Updated: 3 weeks ago
WLFEA approves budget after extensive discussions
Board members discuss wages, benefits and contracts
Updated: 3 weeks ago
Mapleton School District names Milbrett to board
Position’s two candidates have strong ties to area
Updated: 3 weeks ago
Banner Bank works with Florence Chamber as membership dues relief sponsor
Banner Bank works with Florence Chamber as membership dues relief sponsor
Updated: 3 weeks ago
Community members rally in support of law enforcement
People attended to ‘show Florence Police they care’
Updated: 3 weeks ago
Florence City Council responds to heightened concerns
Local Police Chief decries social media postings
Updated: 1 month ago
State PTA honors Siuslaw teacher, student, programs
Music teacher Amanda Sarles named Oregon PTA Teacher of the Year
Updated: 1 month ago
Celebrating the Class of 2020: ‘The class that will change the world’
Siuslaw High School conducts socially distant graduation ceremony
Updated: 1 month 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: 1 month ago
Thinking beyond the present
May 27, 2020 — ‘Christmas in June’ community grant program will assist local residents
Updated: 1 month ago
‘A strong history of patriotism’
May 27, 2020 — Deadwood Pioneer Cemetery installs new veteran memorial
Updated: 1 month ago
Memorial Day 2020
May 27, 2020 — Florence honors fallen with flags, Oregon Air National Guard flyover
Updated: 1 month 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: 1 month ago
Port of Siuslaw Campground set to reopen May 26
May 23, 2020 — Guidelines in place to reduce visitors, maintain distancing
Updated: 1 month ago
New OCHS Director begins among COVID-19
May 23, 2020 — Self-quarantine just one challenge as Charles Brown joins humane society
Updated: 1 month ago
Library Tidings: Reopening Plans
May 20, 2020 — Siuslaw Public Library prepares for materials drop-off, staff return
Updated: 1 month ago
Three Rivers Casino to reopen Friday
May 20, 2020 — Casino sets new hours, cleaning policy and arranges for social distancing
Updated: 1 month ago
Teaching on the home front
May 20, 2020 — Siuslaw Elementary staff adjust to distance learning
Updated: 1 month ago
Florence approves equipment purchases, resolutions
May 20, 2020 — City Council has quorum for meeting
Updated: 1 month 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: 1 month ago
WLAD annual budget proposal denied by committee
May 20, 2020 — Committee expresses concerns over operating expenses, financial outlook
Updated: 1 month ago
In the market for fresh food
May 16, 2020 — Florence Farmers Market now open weekly
Updated: 1 month 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: 2 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: 2 months ago
Additional federal COVID funding bill passes
April 25, 2020 — $484 billion set aside to assist small businesses, hospitals
Updated: 2 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: 2 months ago
Voter registration deadline approaches for May 2020 Primary
April 25, 2020 — Lane County Elections committed to providing voter services and access while protecting health
Updated: 2 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: 2 months ago
Lane County shifts transfer stations to summer hours
April 16, 2020 — Social Distancing requirements lead to expanded hours
Updated: 2 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: 3 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: 3 months ago
U.S. Census limited to online answers for now
April 8, 2020 — In-person interviews delayed due to COVID-19
Updated: 3 months ago
‘Heroes Work Here’
April 8, 2020 — Siuslaw Region thanks essential workers
Updated: 3 months ago
Community gathers PPE for local emergency groups
April 4, 2020 — WLEOG initiated a PPE donation program this week
Updated: 3 months ago
Mapleton continues to serve upriver community
April 4, 2020 — School district provides instruction, resources
Updated: 3 months ago
Area businesses join Siuslaw School District in feeding the community
March 20, 2020 — Restaurants donate food to schools, area food shares
Updated: 3 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: 3 months ago
Census to send invitations this week
March 11, 2020 – The official count for this year’s Census begins April 1
Updated: 3 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: 3 months ago
‘We Can Build It!’
March 11, 2020 – Florence Habitat for Humanity hosts 2020 Women Build
Updated: 3 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: 4 months ago
Reuse • Reduce • Recycle in the Siuslaw
March 7, 2020 — Florence Area Community Coalition showcases waste reduction organizations
Updated: 4 months ago
Birthing a community
March 7, 2020 — Update: Postponed — Reproductive Health Fair unites pregnancy and parenting resources in Western Lane County
Updated: 4 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: 4 months ago
2020 Community Career Fair
March 4, 2020 — Three Rivers' 5th annual fair connects employers and employees
Updated: 4 months ago
New suicide prevention training takes different tact
Feb. 15, 2020 — Lane County Suicide Prevention Council seeks to ‘Question, Persuade, Refer’
Updated: 4 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: 4 months ago
Addressing learning needs
Feb. 15, 2020 — Siuslaw School District seeks community input on Student Success Act — Part II
Updated: 4 months ago
12th annual Florence Area Chamber of Commerce Siuslaw Awards
Feb. 15, 2020 — Awards night honors residents, businesses for service to region
Updated: 4 months ago
Rotary prepares for March ‘madness’
Jan. 8, 2020 — ‘Mad Hatter’s Tea Party’ 2020 auction theme announced
Updated: 6 months ago
OCHS executive director abruptly resigns
Jan. 8, 2020 — Mark Curran leaves position Jan. 1
Updated: 6 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: 6 months ago
Decades of December
Dec. 24, 2019 — Relive Siuslaw’s holiday history from the past 50 years
Updated: 6 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: 7 months 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: 9 months ago
Soroptimists prepare Harvest for Education Oct. 19
Sept. 28, 2019 — Fundraiser raises money for scholarships and club programs
Updated: 9 months ago
Hello From Heaven — Psychic Medium Daniel Monroe
Sept. 1, 2019 — Spark your connection to your gifts and spirit
Updated: 10 months ago
Strategic Fundraising in Rural Communities Workshop
Sept. 7, 2019 — Workshop possible with support from The Ford Family Foundation
Updated: 10 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: 10 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: 10 months ago
Students aid with Lane Blood Works blood drive
Aug. 17, 2019 — Siuslaw HOSA works with Lane Blood Works
Updated: 10 months ago
The point of acupuncture
Aug. 17, 2019 — Wellspring Clinic continues to offer alternative pain management options
Updated: 10 months ago
Air Academy celebrates flight
Aug. 17, 2019 — Third annual Florence program promotes science, careers & fun
Updated: 10 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: 10 months ago
Broncos rumble through
Aug. 14, 2019 — 2019 Northwest Bronco Roundup starts Aug. 14
Updated: 10 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: 10 months ago
Reedsport community celebrates Centennial
Aug. 14, 2019 — 100th anniversary of City of Reedsport highlights resilience, recent growth
Updated: 10 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: 11 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: 11 months ago
Crafting beer culture
July 13, 2019 — Local brewpub still in the future for Florence
Updated: 11 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: 11 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: 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
Heyday at the farm
Elliott’s Hilltop Acres Farm concludes school visits after 55 years
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
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: 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
