“There are helpers afoot”
What people in the Siuslaw are doing for each other
Updated: 3 days ago
Oregonians statewide can now use SNAP to buy groceries online
Oregonians who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits can now purchase groceries online from Walmart and Amazon.
Updated: 1 week ago
Area businesses join Siuslaw School District in feeding the community
March 20, 2020 — Restaurants donate food to schools, area food shares
Updated: 2 weeks ago
'Continuing Education': Siuslaw schools begin handing out assignments
Schoolwork will be handed out from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on March 20 as well.
Updated: 2 weeks ago
District food program keeps kids connected as Gov. Brown extends deadline to closure April 28
Siuslaw School district launches mobile food, schoolwork program in light of shifting coronavirus landscape
Updated: 2 weeks ago
Lane County adds local Veterans Service Officer hours
March 13, 2020 — Lane County Veteran’s Services now has twice-weekly office hours
Updated: 2 weeks ago
Census to send invitations this week
March 11, 2020 – The official count for this year’s Census begins April 1
Updated: 3 weeks 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 weeks ago
‘We Can Build It!’
March 11, 2020 – Florence Habitat for Humanity hosts 2020 Women Build
Updated: 3 weeks 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 weeks ago
Reuse • Reduce • Recycle in the Siuslaw
March 7, 2020 — Florence Area Community Coalition showcases waste reduction organizations
Updated: 4 weeks ago
Birthing a community
March 7, 2020 — Update: Postponed — Reproductive Health Fair unites pregnancy and parenting resources in Western Lane County
Updated: 4 weeks 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 weeks ago
2020 Community Career Fair
March 4, 2020 — Three Rivers' 5th annual fair connects employers and employees
Updated: 4 weeks ago
New suicide prevention training takes different tact
Feb. 15, 2020 — Lane County Suicide Prevention Council seeks to ‘Question, Persuade, Refer’
Updated: 1 month 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 month ago
Addressing learning needs
Feb. 15, 2020 — Siuslaw School District seeks community input on Student Success Act — Part II
Updated: 1 month ago
12th annual Florence Area Chamber of Commerce Siuslaw Awards
Feb. 15, 2020 — Awards night honors residents, businesses for service to region
Updated: 1 month ago
Rotary prepares for March ‘madness’
Jan. 8, 2020 — ‘Mad Hatter’s Tea Party’ 2020 auction theme announced
Updated: 2 months ago
OCHS executive director abruptly resigns
Jan. 8, 2020 — Mark Curran leaves position Jan. 1
Updated: 2 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: 2 months ago
Decades of December
Dec. 24, 2019 — Relive Siuslaw’s holiday history from the past 50 years
Updated: 3 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: 4 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: 6 months ago
Soroptimists prepare Harvest for Education Oct. 19
Sept. 28, 2019 — Fundraiser raises money for scholarships and club programs
Updated: 6 months ago
Hello From Heaven — Psychic Medium Daniel Monroe
Sept. 1, 2019 — Spark your connection to your gifts and spirit
Updated: 6 months ago
Strategic Fundraising in Rural Communities Workshop
Sept. 7, 2019 — Workshop possible with support from The Ford Family Foundation
Updated: 6 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: 6 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: 7 months ago
Students aid with Lane Blood Works blood drive
Aug. 17, 2019 — Siuslaw HOSA works with Lane Blood Works
Updated: 7 months ago
The point of acupuncture
Aug. 17, 2019 — Wellspring Clinic continues to offer alternative pain management options
Updated: 7 months ago
Air Academy celebrates flight
Aug. 17, 2019 — Third annual Florence program promotes science, careers & fun
Updated: 7 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: 7 months ago
Broncos rumble through
Aug. 14, 2019 — 2019 Northwest Bronco Roundup starts Aug. 14
Updated: 7 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: 7 months ago
Reedsport community celebrates Centennial
Aug. 14, 2019 — 100th anniversary of City of Reedsport highlights resilience, recent growth
Updated: 7 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: 8 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: 8 months ago
Crafting beer culture
July 13, 2019 — Local brewpub still in the future for Florence
Updated: 8 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: 8 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: 9 months ago
Field Exercise provides training for emergencies
June 26, 2019 — Local ham radio operators practice for 24 hours straight
Updated: 9 months ago
‘The best use for North Jetty Park’
June 26, 2019 — Lane County discusses future of North Jetty at public meeting
Updated: 9 months ago
School district terminates shop teacher
Clint Tatum was hired by the district to work in the Career Technical Education program
Updated: 9 months ago
Learning about life untethered from electronics
Watershed Exploration Camp offers a view of nature through hands-on experience.
Updated: 9 months ago
Heyday at the farm
Elliott’s Hilltop Acres Farm concludes school visits after 55 years
Updated: 9 months ago
Updated: Siuslaw Elementary School reports Monday morning fire
May 20, 2019 — Fire contained as investigation continues
Updated: 10 months 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: 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
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