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A Florence restaurateur is petitioning Governor Kate Brown to change how COVID-19 risk is assessed across Oregon.Jordan Stone owns the Waterfront Depot.…
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This Thursday (Nov. 12) marks the golden anniversary of one of the oddest incidents in Oregon history: the explosion of a dead whale in Florence. The…
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Lane County Public Health has confirmed an increase in COVID-19 positive cases in Florence, with 6 new tests reported as positive. This puts the total…
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A new public transit service links the coastal cities of Florence and Yachats. It launched September 4th and will run on a pilot basis through June 30th…
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Normally a fundraiser for a Boys and Girls Club is well-received. But one in Florence is firing up controversy, as the grand prize for a raffle is a 9mm…
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Florence health officials are concerned over a recent uptick in HIV infections. The small coastal community has seen a 300 percent increase since 2015.Six…
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The Siuslaw National Forest is proposing a plan to improve habitat and stream surroundings. Proposed actions include commercially thinning about 53…
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A new casino is opening in Coos Bay Thursday, bringing jobs and competition to the area. It will be called the Three Rivers Casino in Coos Bay.Three…
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Earlier this month, a portion of roadway collapsed-- 12 miles north of Florence. Traffic continues to be limited to one lane with delays of up to 20…
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One lane of Highway 101 is open for travel approximately 12 miles North of Florence in Lane County.The lane closure is a result of damage to a retaining…
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A high wind warning is in effect along the Oregon coast today. Winds are expected to reach up to 85 miles per hour in the higher coastal elevations. This…
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After the November election, the city of Florence may have a new mayor and turnover in three of the four city council seats.Nola Xavier has been mayor of…