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Oregon Route 126 is closed east of Florence Sunday afternoon following a traffic accident, according to the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT). One person is dead and another injured according to emergency response officials. ...

Rhody Days come to a close on Sunday. The morning "Spectacular Floral Parade" marked the grand finale of the 117th annual celebration, but the carnival closes at 8 p.m.

With a big festival planned for Florence, organizers are urging caution on the highways headed into the city.

The ground is moist, greens are growing, trees are blooming, sun-kissed abundance is happening and Florence Farmer’s Market is starting May 21 running through October 15 every Tuesday from 3-6 pm, downtown on the Siuslaw Boardwalk. Are you ready for a bountiful collection of fresh, local produce, meat, eggs,...

Waldport High School sophomore Judah Tysman has $3,000 in prizes to some day help start his taxidermy business. Judges in the inaugural Youth Entrepreneurship Program “Shark Tank” pitch competition on Wednesday voted Tysman’s presentation on his taxidermy business as the best among five competitors. Held at Hatfield Marine Science Center auditorium, the event featured five high school finalists presenting their business ideas to a panel of judges and an audience of more than 100 community members.

A fatal head-on crash near Florence left one person dead and five injured on Tuesday. A preliminary investigation indicated that a westbound Toyota Rav4 crossed into the eastbound lane on Highway 126 "for unknown reasons" and struck a Chevrolet Equinox coming from the opposite direction, according to a release from the Oregon State Police.

“Look up, Florence! Don’t miss the beautiful banners that director of tourism development Mitzi Hathaway designed and Sign Stop worked so hard to produce and install along with Florence City Public Works and Central Lincoln PUD,” said Florence Area Chamber of Commerce president/CEO Bettina Hannigan. Hathaway created two...

FLORENCE, Ore. – A fatal two-vehicle crash claimed the life of a 30-year-old Myrtle Creek woman on Tuesday afternoon, according to the Oregon State Police. OSP officials said they responded at 2:13 p.m. on May 14 to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 126 near milepost 1.5 in Lane County just east of Florence. A westbound Toyota Rav4 crossed into the eastbound lane for unknown reasons and struck a Chevrolet Equinox head-on, state police officials said. Authorities said that a passenger in the Toyota, identified as Reania Danielle Horath, 30, of Myrtle Creek, was declared deceased at the scene. The driver and two other passengers in the Toyota along with the driver and passenger of the Chevrolet were transported to a local hospital for treatment of injuries, state police said.

I want to thank the entire staff of Spruce Point Assisted Living and Memory Care Center for the compassionate and competent care they recently provided for my father-in-law. We had to move him here from Florida at the age of 97 after the death of his wife of 65 years. Within days of moving him to Spruce Point he entered hospice care due to a multitude of medical conditions and dementia. The staff at Spruce Point were consistently caring and kind, adapting their care methods to meet the specific needs of my father-in-law. They always treated him with respect and never-ending patience. We are so grateful to have such a quality care facility in our small town.

YACHATS – A group advising Yachats on homeless issues is recommending the city add four sites where camping would be banned — sites originally identified as the only city-owned property where camping might be allowed. These include properties next to water reservoirs in neighborhoods east of Highway 101...

CUSHMAN, Ore. -- A reported two-vehicle crash closed Highway 126 just outside Florence on Tuesday afternoon. The Oregon Department of Transportation said the crash occurred at about 2:20 p.m. on May 14 on Highway 126 about a mile west of the community of Cushman. The crash involved two vehicles in a head-on crash. Oregon State Police confirmed that at least one person lost their life in the crash.

Florence officials are pleased to announce they will be conducting a comprehensive quality of life survey beginning May 20th. The survey will initially be available to randomly selected residents, who will receive a mailed invitation to participate. Soon after, all residents will be able to complete the survey online by visiting the City of Florence’s website at www.ci.florence.or.us. “We have been hoping to conduct a community survey for several years and we’re very excited to be kicking the survey off this month,” says Mayor Rob Ward. “This survey will help the Florence City Council and staff to hear from a cross section of voices in our community, and use that information in our continuous efforts improve the quality of life in Florence. We are excited to hear what the community has to say and encourage members of our community to participate.” City staff have been working with Polco, an independent consultant and civic engagement company, to develop the survey. The instrument, known as The National Community Survey™, allows the City of Florence to compare results and benchmark residents’ opinions against other communities across the country. The survey will include questions about quality of life, important characteristics of community, services provided by in Florence, and priorities for the future. The survey will be available online in English and Spanish. The City of Florence Mayor and City Council members encourage all residents to participate in this survey. While the City is asking City of Florence residents to complete the survey, it is also the City’s hope to hear from residents in the urban growth boundary and the greater community. In the survey, you will be asked to indicate your residential location and whether you are a resident inside the City limits. Our entire community cares about quality of life in Florence and we want to hear from as many people as possible. Residents with questions about the survey may contact the City of Florence by phone at 541-997-3437, by email at cityrecorder@ci.florence.or.us, or by visiting www.ci.florence.or.us. Project Timeline May 20th: A survey invitation with a unique survey link (please do not share the link) will be mailed out to a random sample of residents so be on the lookout! If you are randomly picked to participate, we appreciate your prompt feedback. June 10th: An Open Participation survey will launch for all residents and businesses to participate. Check back to the City of Florence web page for the link. July 1st: Open Participation survey closes https://oregonblackpioneers.org/ View the Future is a locally based non-profit organization that has been responsible for stewarding andconserving lands for scenic views, wildlife habitat, environmental health, cultural preservation andrecreation in the Yachats area. https://viewthefuture.org/ Event Details: Date: June 16, 2024 Time: 2:00 PM Location: Yachats Commons, 4th St & Hwy 101 Admission: Suggested donation $5 Don't miss this opportunity to delve into the rich tapestry of Oregon's history with Zachary Stocks andOregon Black Pioneers. For media inquiries or further information, please contact Joanne Kittel at joannekittel@viewthefuture.org. #ViewTheFuture #yachatsoregon #oregoncoast #thepeoplescoast #OregonBlackPioneers.

Will the city of Waldport end its contract to have Lincoln County Sheriff’s deputies stationed in town?. Will a disagreement between Waldport and Lincoln County derail an experiment by Yachats to pay for a deputy in the city?. Or, are county officials correct in saying that a Waldport-Yachats proposal...

The Florence City Council paused for a photo with the Rhody royalty following a proclamation declaring May as Rhododendron Festival Month. Each member of the royalty was given a free pass to the carnival which starts May 16. Results from the coronation ceremony at Florence Event Center May 11 are...