State parks now open in Siuslaw region — with caveats
All facilities “may close without notice,” Oregon State Parks announced.
Updated: 1 week ago
OHA announces 1st case of COVID-19-linked pediatric condition
The case is a girl who had confirmed COVID-19. She is being treated at Randall Children’s Hospital at Legacy Emanuel in Portland.
Updated: 1 week ago
Lane County approved to begin Phase 1 of governor's re-opening plan
The types of restrictions that are relaxed in Phase 1, and by how much, will be determined by the state.
Updated: 1 week ago
The New Normal
A breakdown of reopening regulations, and how they could affect businesses
Updated: 2 weeks ago
Governor Kate Brown Releases Plan for Rebuilding a Safe and Strong Oregon
May 7, 2020 — Phased approach for counties and businesses emphasizes data, safety and physical distancing
Updated: 2 weeks ago
Oregon plans to ‘safely take steps forward’ with reopening state
Governor releases guidelines for tracking virus, eventual lifting of restrictions
Updated: 3 weeks ago
Why Your Economic Impact Payment May Have Been Delayed
April 20, 2020 — Northwest Credit Union Association provides info as to delay
Updated: 1 month ago
Be smart with your stimulus check
April 13, 2020 — People encouraged to use Economic Impact Payments safely and wisely
Updated: 1 month ago
3 Siuslaw area programs receive emergency funding for COVID-19 response efforts
April 9, 2020 — United Way of Lane County grants Siuslaw area programs $7,500 in support
Updated: 1 month ago
How the Paycheck Protection Program is ‘getting money into the hands of small businesses’
April 8, 2020 —CARES Act provides $349 billion in small business loans through the Small Business Administration
Updated: 1 month ago
Lane County Public Health unable to confirm location of rural COVID-19 cases
April 4, 2020 — County protocols prevent identifying rural communities with confirmed cases of the virus
Updated: 1 month ago
City of Florence declares ‘State of Emergency’
March 24, 2020 — New rules for public meetings as changes are implemented citywide
Updated: 2 months ago
Three Rivers, City of Florence prepare for coming weeks
March 20, 2020 — Mayor Joe Henry writes letter; casino closes doors
Updated: 2 months ago
How to help and how to get help during COVID-19
March 17, 2020 — Siuslaw Vision continues community building with resource page
Updated: 2 months ago
Governor issues executive order on social distancing measures
March 16, 2020 — No events larger than 25 people, restaurants restricted to take-out
Updated: 2 months ago
Yachats gives COVID-19 City Action Plan Update
March 16, 2020 — “The safety of our community and visitors are our highest priority,” said Yachats City Manager Shannon Beaucaire.
Updated: 2 months ago
Reedsport cancels all non-essential meetings
March 16, 2020 — Both City of Reedsport and its Main Street Program will cancel all meetings through April
Updated: 2 months ago
March 16 Florence City Council Meeting Canceled
March 16, 2020 — City follows Centers for Disease Control guidelines
Updated: 2 months ago
March 16 Lane County Public Health COVID-19 Update
March 16, 2020 — Use everyday precautions, practice social distancing
Updated: 2 months ago
PeaceHealth addresses Siuslaw region’s COVID-19 concerns
"We cannot say that COVID-19 is not present in the Florence community — in fact, it is likely that it is."
Updated: 2 months ago
‘A crisis that will touch every sector’
March 13, 2020 — The newly-formed Florence Restaurant Alliance gathered more than 40 restaurant owners in Historic Old Town Florence this week to present a united front. “We are dependent on our local community to keep our small businesses thriving as we come into our busy season,” the group said in a statement.
Updated: 2 months ago
Siuslaw Region Event Cancellations, closings
March 2020 — A listing of events postponed or canceled due to health concerns
Updated: 2 months ago
Local virus preparation continues
March 11, 2020 – Siuslaw School District, partner agencies address plans
Updated: 2 months ago