8th annual Coastal Caucus Economic Summit begins today
Aug. 21, 2019 — 8th annual Coastal Caucus Economic Summit begins today
Updated: 14 hours ago
ECO holds raffle to support local program
Aug. 19, 2019 — $1,000 Burley bike attachment kit top prize
Updated: 1 day ago
ODOT gives Lane County highway construction update
Aug. 19, 2019 — Construction Information for Aug. 19 to 26
Updated: 1 day ago
Facilities Advisory Committee presents new plan for high school bond
Aug. 17, 2019 — Siuslaw School Board dismisses complaints after holding executive sessions
Updated: 4 days ago
Students aid with Lane Blood Works blood drive
Aug. 17, 2019 — Siuslaw HOSA works with Lane Blood Works
Updated: 4 days ago
The point of acupuncture
Aug. 17, 2019 — Wellspring Clinic continues to offer alternative pain management options
Updated: 4 days ago
Air Academy celebrates flight
Aug. 17, 2019 — Third annual Florence program promotes science, careers & fun
Updated: 4 days 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 week ago
Broncos rumble through
Aug. 14, 2019 — 2019 Northwest Bronco Roundup starts Aug. 14
Updated: 1 week 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 week ago
Reedsport community celebrates Centennial
Aug. 14, 2019 — 100th anniversary of City of Reedsport highlights resilience, recent growth
Updated: 1 week ago
City explores new mandate for Public Art Committee
The future of PAC and the manner in which the city and the Florence art community interact, while still tentative, appeared to take a positive step forward Monday morning
Updated: 2 weeks ago
Florence honors National Lighthouse Day
Proclamation precedes productive city council meeting Monday
Updated: 2 weeks ago
Yachats-to-Florence bus gets big, new lease on life
Bus has few passengers but gets an extension
Updated: 2 weeks ago
Colorful kayakers
Visiting kayakers enjoyed an up-close view of the Siuslaw Bridge
Updated: 2 weeks ago
The dangers, rewards of crabbing
Crabbing in Oregon brings Florence’s Novelli family together
Updated: 2 weeks ago
Teen Center ‘introduces youth to possibilities’
Boys and Girls Clubs of Western Lane County Teen Center has a recently outfitted kitchen and an 8-bed garden that is helping provide for the club’s nutritional needs.
Updated: 2 weeks ago
Siuslaw School Board holds summer meeting
District welcomes new board members, signs intergovernmental agreement
Updated: 2 weeks ago
Boys & Girls Club seeks to lessen summer learning loss
Brain Gain Program incorporates movement, fun and learning
Updated: 3 weeks ago
Staffing Peace Harbor
Peace Harbor hires more staff, improves patient wait times
Updated: 3 weeks ago
Blown glass
From ancient times to modern day Florence: How glass continues to connect communities
Updated: 3 weeks ago
Florence-Yachats Connector gets official bus
Lane Transit District connector service from Florence to Yachats is approaching its one-year anniversary
Updated: 3 weeks ago
Taking responsibility for Florence’s plastic pollution with Precious Plastics
Precious Plastics Florence demonstrated its plastic shredder to the public at the 2019 Power of Florence last week
Updated: 3 weeks ago
The marbled murrelet: Oregon’s mystery seabird connects forest, sea preservation
Celebrating the 14th annual marbled Murrelet Survey
Updated: 3 weeks ago
Public Art Committee meets to decide future
Response to Florence City Council begins
Updated: 4 weeks ago
Curating an experience
Mindpower Gallery hosts retrospective show for Kyle Lind
Updated: 4 weeks ago
Power of fun
9th annual Power of Florence, 2nd Community Block Party combine into one fun weekend
Updated: 4 weeks ago
Aiding in the first steps towards housing
First Step Florence unveils pilot program to transition families experiencing homelessness into permanent housing
Updated: 4 weeks 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 month 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 month ago
Crafting beer culture
July 13, 2019 — Local brewpub still in the future for Florence
Updated: 1 month 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 month 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 month ago
Field Exercise provides training for emergencies
June 26, 2019 — Local ham radio operators practice for 24 hours straight
Updated: 1 month ago
‘The best use for North Jetty Park’
June 26, 2019 — Lane County discusses future of North Jetty at public meeting
Updated: 1 month ago
School district terminates shop teacher
Clint Tatum was hired by the district to work in the Career Technical Education program
Updated: 1 month ago
Learning about life untethered from electronics
Watershed Exploration Camp offers a view of nature through hands-on experience.
Updated: 1 month ago
Heyday at the farm
Elliott’s Hilltop Acres Farm concludes school visits after 55 years
Updated: 2 months ago
Updated: Siuslaw Elementary School reports Monday morning fire
May 20, 2019 — Fire contained as investigation continues
Updated: 3 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: 4 months ago
Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial replica arrives Tuesday
March 30, 2019 — “Wall the Heals” still seeking volunteers
Updated: 4 months ago
Showing love for the Siuslaw Public Library
March 30, 2019 — Community rallies around library with art after vandalism incident
Updated: 4 months ago
Florence Home & Garden Show plans for spring
March 1, 2019 — 2019 Home & Garden Show opens at 2 p.m. Friday
Updated: 5 months ago
Oregon’s Civil War connections
Feb. 27, 2019 — Military Heritage Day highlights local links to U.S. history
Updated: 5 months ago
Dogs have their day
Feb. 27, 2019 — Local dogs Reno and Phoenix shine on biggest stage
Updated: 5 months ago
New Recycle Guide available from Lane County
Feb. 27, 2019 — Changing international rules prompt creation of guide
Updated: 5 months ago
County declares weather emergency
Feb. 27, 2019 — Officials urge people to be prepared, check on neighbors
Updated: 5 months ago
Introducing the 2019 Rhododendron Court
Jan. 16, 2019 — The Rhododendron Senior Court met for the first time last week
Updated: 7 months ago
How to support Coast Guard Station Siuslaw River
Jan. 14, 2019 — Community discounts, fund come together for area Coasties
Updated: 7 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: 7 months ago
Oregon law aims to end pay discrimination
Jan. 2, 2019 — Final component of 2017 Oregon Equal Pay Act goes into effect
Updated: 7 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: 7 months ago
Body recovered from Mercer Lake
Jan. 2, 2019 — Officials confirm body recovered from lake was Florence man Pat Stapp
Updated: 7 months ago
To bond or not to bond?
Oct. 30, 2018 — A conversation with Siuslaw students & staff
Updated: 9 months ago
Pros and cons of Measure 106
Oct. 31, 2018 — Measure 106 prohibits spending public funds for abortion
Updated: 9 months ago
In their own words: Candidates for Congress, governor
Oct. 31, 2018 — Oregon candidates for Congress, governor weigh in on issues
Updated: 9 months ago
Florence updates code to ‘Beat the Wave’
Oct. 31, 2018 — City amends tsunami & earthquake code
Updated: 9 months ago
2018 State of the Coast
Oct. 31, 2018 — Coastal conference focuses on programs designed to support, enhance coastal life
Updated: 9 months ago
2018 Halloween Events in the Florence Area
A Gathering of 2018 Seasonal Events
Updated: 9 months ago
Living in the screen age
Sept. 29, 2018 — On “Screenagers,” teens and trends of addiction
Updated: 10 months ago
Sign, sign, everywhere a sign
Sept. 29, 2018 — ODOT issues reminder on rules for outdoor advertising
Updated: 10 months ago
SVFR/WLAD approve candidate for interim chief director
Sept. 29, 2018 — Boards move forward on chief, financial front
Updated: 10 months ago
OCHS members meet new leadership
Sept. 29, 2018 — First member meeting with new board
Updated: 10 months ago
NEDCO, Florence get grant to fund affordable housing
Sept. 26, 2018 — Oregon LIFT Grant will help create Florence’s first community land trust
Updated: 10 months ago
One for the books
Sept. 26, 2018 — Florence Festival of Books brings dozens of authors, printed books to Florence Events Center
Updated: 10 months ago
Local plastic drop-off extended through Saturday afternoon
Sept. 26, 2018 — Lane County Recycle Roundup on Sept. 30
Updated: 10 months 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: 10 months 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: 10 months 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: 10 months ago
Solemn remembrance
Sept. 22, 2018 — Ceremonies honor POW/MIA National Recognition Day
Updated: 10 months ago
Keeping the doors to academics open
Sept. 12, 2018 — Siuslaw schools initiate AVID program in light of challenges of learning in new era
Updated: 11 months ago
Rods ’n Rhodies ‘shapes up’ for fun with new & classic features
Sept. 12, 2018 — Rods ’n Rhodies and Community-wide Garage Sale weekend included a flash mob set to “You’re the One that I Want”
Updated: 11 months ago
Woven together
Sept. 12, 2018 — Boardwalk Market brings African basket seller to the Pacific Northwest
Updated: 11 months ago
Fire consumes building at Sand Dunes Frontier
Sept. 12, 2018 — Sand Dunes Frontier’s early morning fire still under investigation
Updated: 11 months 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
