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Nov 2, 2026 1:44

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Good morning, Florence. It's Monday, November 2. This is Morning in Florence, from Oregon Living.

Here is the weather from the National Weather Service. Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. East wind around 7 miles per hour. Monday: Mostly cloudy. High near 55, with temperatures falling to around 51 in the afternoon. Southeast wind 0 to 6 miles per hour. Monday Night: Cloudy, with a low around 44. East wind around 5 miles per hour. Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 58. North northeast wind around 3 miles per hour. Tuesday Night: Patchy fog between 7pm and 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. East northeast wind around 3 miles per hour.

Right now. Wildfire: Listed within 50 miles: Botkin (46 mi, 1 acres). Siuslaw River near Mapleton: 207 cubic feet per second. Lake Creek at Swisshome: 119 cubic feet per second. For wildfire, evacuation, road and power details, use the official sources linked on our page.

Top local stories. First: Incumbent faces three challengers in race for four-year term on Florence City Council. Reported by Lookout Eugene-Springfield. Four candidates, including incumbent Councilor Jo Beaudreau, are seeking a four-year term on the Florence City Council. Full links are on the Oregon Living page.

Coming up. Veterans Day Holiday, on November 11 at 7 A M, at Florence, OR 97439.

That's your morning in Florence. Oregon Living gathers headlines and public information and links to the original sources. We are not an emergency service. For emergencies, follow official sources, or call 9 1 1. Have a good day.

Nov 1, 2026 1:46

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Good morning, Florence. It's Sunday, November 1. This is Morning in Florence, from Oregon Living.

Here is the weather from the National Weather Service. Overnight: Patchy fog. Mostly cloudy. Low around 38, with temperatures rising to around 40 overnight. East wind around 1 miles per hour. Sunday: Patchy fog before 10am. Mostly sunny. High near 55, with temperatures falling to around 50 in the afternoon. North northeast wind 1 to 6 miles per hour. Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. Northeast wind 2 to 6 miles per hour. Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. East southeast wind 0 to 6 miles per hour. Monday Night: Cloudy, with a low around 44. Southeast wind 0 to 3 miles per hour.

Right now. Wildfire: Listed within 50 miles: Botkin (46 mi, 1 acres). Siuslaw River near Mapleton: 231 cubic feet per second. Lake Creek at Swisshome: 135 cubic feet per second. For wildfire, evacuation, road and power details, use the official sources linked on our page.

Coming up. Veterans Day Holiday, on November 11 at 7 A M, at Florence, OR 97439.

Oct 31, 2026 2:11

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Good morning, Florence. It's Saturday, October 31. This is Morning in Florence, from Oregon Living.

Here is the weather from the National Weather Service. Overnight: Partly cloudy. Low around 37, with temperatures rising to around 39 overnight. East wind around 5 miles per hour. Saturday: Mostly cloudy. High near 54, with temperatures falling to around 51 in the afternoon. South wind 0 to 5 miles per hour. Saturday Night: Patchy fog between 7pm and 11pm. Partly cloudy. Low around 38, with temperatures rising to around 40 overnight. South southeast wind around 2 miles per hour. Sunday: Patchy fog between 7am and 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. North northeast wind around 2 miles per hour. Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. Northeast wind 2 to 6 miles per hour.

Right now. Wildfire: Listed within 50 miles: Botkin (46 mi, 1 acres). Siuslaw River near Mapleton: 268 cubic feet per second. Lake Creek at Swisshome: 155 cubic feet per second. For wildfire, evacuation, road and power details, use the official sources linked on our page.

Top local stories. First: Kindness in Our Community: Good Deed Project founder keeps Florence neighbors fed. Reported by KEZI 9. A Florence woman has spent more than two decades making sure her neighbors don't go hungry. Second: Debra Florence O’Renick (Redfern). Reported by Lookout Eugene-Springfield. Debra Florence O’Renick (Redfern). Photo courtesy of Unknown Debra Florence O’Renick (Redfern) , 73, died Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026. She previously lived in Lane County and graduated from Lane Community College. Full links are on the Oregon Living page.

Coming up. Veterans Day Holiday, on November 11 at 7 A M, at Florence, OR 97439.

Oct 30, 2026 1:47

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Good morning, Florence. It's Friday, October 30. This is Morning in Florence, from Oregon Living.

Here is the weather from the National Weather Service. Tonight: Patchy fog before 4am, then a chance of rain. Partly cloudy. Low around 39, with temperatures rising to around 41 overnight. East southeast wind around 2 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. Friday: A chance of rain before 2pm. Mostly sunny. High near 52, with temperatures falling to around 50 in the afternoon. South wind 3 to 10 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent. Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. South southeast wind 3 to 7 miles per hour. Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 52. South southeast wind around 5 miles per hour. Saturday Night: Patchy fog between 8pm and 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. South southeast wind around 2 miles per hour.

Right now. There are no active wildfire, weather or air quality alerts for this area in our latest check. Siuslaw River near Mapleton: 312 cubic feet per second. Lake Creek at Swisshome: 185 cubic feet per second. For wildfire, evacuation, road and power details, use the official sources linked on our page.

Top local stories. No new local headlines since yesterday's brief. The latest are on the Oregon Living page.

Coming up. Veterans Day Holiday, on November 11 at 7 A M, at Florence, OR 97439.

Oct 29, 2026 2:02

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Good morning, Florence. It's Thursday, October 29. This is Morning in Florence, from Oregon Living.

Here is the weather from the National Weather Service. Overnight: A slight chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy. Low around 39, with temperatures rising to around 41 overnight. South southeast wind around 5 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Thursday: A chance of rain showers before 4pm. Mostly cloudy. High near 53, with temperatures falling to around 50 in the afternoon. South wind around 5 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent. Thursday Night: Areas of fog before 2am, then a slight chance of rain showers between 4am and 5am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. South wind 0 to 3 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent. Friday: A chance of rain showers between 7am and 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 52. South wind 3 to 10 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. South southeast wind 3 to 8 miles per hour.

Right now. There are no active wildfire, weather or air quality alerts for this area in our latest check. Siuslaw River near Mapleton: 363 cubic feet per second. Lake Creek at Swisshome: 226 cubic feet per second. For wildfire, evacuation, road and power details, use the official sources linked on our page.

Top local stories. No new local headlines since yesterday's brief. The latest are on the Oregon Living page.

Coming up. Veterans Day Holiday, on November 11 at 7 A M, at Florence, OR 97439.

Oct 28, 2026 3:04

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Good morning, Florence. It's Wednesday, October 28. This is Morning in Florence, from Oregon Living.

Here is the weather from the National Weather Service. Overnight: Rain showers. Cloudy. Low around 44, with temperatures rising to around 46 overnight. Southwest wind around 9 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Wednesday: Rain showers likely. Partly sunny. High near 54, with temperatures falling to around 52 in the afternoon. Southwest wind around 7 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. Wednesday Night: Patchy fog between 8pm and 10pm, then a slight chance of rain showers between midnight and 4am. Mostly cloudy. Low around 39, with temperatures rising to around 41 overnight. South southwest wind around 3 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent. Thursday: A slight chance of rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 54. South wind around 3 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent. Thursday Night: A slight chance of rain showers before 8pm, then rain showers likely and areas of fog. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. West wind 0 to 5 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent.

Right now. Wildfire: Listed within 50 miles: Seven Devils Road #2 (46 mi, 0 acres). Siuslaw River near Mapleton: 441 cubic feet per second. Lake Creek at Swisshome: 252 cubic feet per second. For wildfire, evacuation, road and power details, use the official sources linked on our page.

Top local stories. First: Four candidates jostle for partial term on Florence City Council. Reported by Lookout Eugene-Springfield. In Florence, in addition to three candidates for mayor , eight candidates are running for two positions on the City Council. Second: Incumbent faces three challengers in race for four-year term on Florence City Council. Reported by Lookout Eugene-Springfield. Four candidates, including incumbent Councilor Jo Beaudreau, are seeking a four-year term on the Florence City Council. Third: Motorcyclist who died in NE Columbia Blvd crash identified. Reported by KOIN 6. The motorcyclist who died in a crash on Northeast Columbia Boulevard in Portland on Wednesday has been identified as 60-year-old Larry J. Randall, of Florence, Oregon. Also in the news. Lane County expands recycling with new drop-off sites, from KEZI 9. Three candidates seeking mayor’s position in Florence, from Lookout Eugene-Springfield. Full links are on the Oregon Living page.

Coming up. Veterans Day Holiday, on November 11 at 7 A M, at Florence, OR 97439.

Oct 27, 2026 3:04

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Good morning, Florence. It's Tuesday, October 27. This is Morning in Florence, from Oregon Living.

Here is the weather from the National Weather Service. Overnight: Rain showers. Cloudy. Low around 46, with temperatures rising to around 48 overnight. West southwest wind around 6 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 100 percent. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Tuesday: Rain showers before 10am. Partly sunny. High near 54, with temperatures falling to around 51 in the afternoon. West northwest wind around 7 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Tuesday Night: Rain showers after 10pm. Mostly cloudy. Low around 44, with temperatures rising to around 46 overnight. Southwest wind 3 to 13 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 20 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Wednesday: Rain showers before 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. Southwest wind 5 to 8 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 90 percent. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Wednesday Night: Rain showers likely after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. South southwest wind around 5 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent.

Right now. Wildfire: Listed within 50 miles: Seven Devils Road #2 (46 mi, 0 acres). Siuslaw River near Mapleton: 316 cubic feet per second. Lake Creek at Swisshome: 247 cubic feet per second. For wildfire, evacuation, road and power details, use the official sources linked on our page.

Oct 26, 2026 3:10

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Good morning, Florence. It's Monday, October 26. This is Morning in Florence, from Oregon Living.

Here is the weather from the National Weather Service. Overnight: Rain showers. Cloudy, with a low around 47. South southwest wind around 8 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Monday: Rain showers. Mostly cloudy. High near 54, with temperatures falling to around 52 in the afternoon. Southwest wind 8 to 16 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 24 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 90 percent. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Monday Night: Rain showers. Mostly cloudy. Low around 46, with temperatures rising to around 48 overnight. Southwest wind 3 to 10 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Tuesday: Rain showers likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 54. West wind 3 to 7 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Tuesday Night: Rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Southwest wind 2 to 10 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 90 percent. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Right now. Wildfire: Listed within 50 miles: Seven Devils Road #2 (46 mi, 0 acres). Siuslaw River near Mapleton: 110 cubic feet per second. Lake Creek at Swisshome: 69 cubic feet per second. For wildfire, evacuation, road and power details, use the official sources linked on our page.

Top local stories. First: Motorcyclist who died in NE Columbia Blvd crash identified. Reported by KOIN 6. The motorcyclist who died in a crash on Northeast Columbia Boulevard in Portland on Wednesday has been identified as 60-year-old Larry J. Randall, of Florence, Oregon. Second: Lane County expands recycling with new drop-off sites. Reported by KEZI 9. Lane County opened four RecycleOn Centers at transfer stations in Cottage Grove, Glenwood, Florence and Veneta, giving residents new places to drop off materials that can't go in curbside recycling bins. Third: Three candidates seeking mayor’s position in Florence. Reported by Lookout Eugene-Springfield. Three candidates are running to serve as the mayor of Florence in the November election. The winning candidate will serve a two-year term and will succeed Mayor Rob Ward, who is not seeking reelection. Also in the news. Lane County voters: remember to sign the return envelope and return your ballots early, from Lane County. Couple face charges, including perjury, in River Road hit-and-run that injured bicyclist, from Lookout Eugene-Springfield. Full links are on the Oregon Living page.

That's your morning in Florence. Oregon Living gathers headlines and public information and links to the original sources. We are not an emergency service. For emergencies, follow official sources, or call 9 1 1. Have a good day.

Oct 25, 2026 3:15

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Good morning, Florence. It's Sunday, October 25. This is Morning in Florence, from Oregon Living.

Here is the weather from the National Weather Service. Overnight: Cloudy. Low around 41, with temperatures rising to around 44 overnight. South southeast wind around 9 miles per hour. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Sunday: Rain. Cloudy. High near 55, with temperatures falling to around 53 in the afternoon. South southwest wind 12 to 16 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 28 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 100 percent. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible. Sunday Night: Rain. Cloudy. Low around 46, with temperatures rising to around 48 overnight. South southwest wind 10 to 17 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 25 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 100 percent. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Monday: Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. South southwest wind 9 to 15 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 22 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 100 percent. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Monday Night: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 46. South southwest wind 2 to 9 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Right now. There are no active wildfire, weather or air quality alerts for this area in our latest check. Siuslaw River near Mapleton: 73 cubic feet per second. Lake Creek at Swisshome: 42 cubic feet per second. For wildfire, evacuation, road and power details, use the official sources linked on our page.

Top local stories. First: Motorcyclist who died in NE Columbia Blvd crash identified. Reported by KOIN 6. The motorcyclist who died in a crash on Northeast Columbia Boulevard in Portland on Wednesday has been identified as 60-year-old Larry J. Randall, of Florence, Oregon. Second: Lane County expands recycling with new drop-off sites. Reported by KEZI 9. Lane County opened four RecycleOn Centers at transfer stations in Cottage Grove, Glenwood, Florence and Veneta, giving residents new places to drop off materials that can't go in curbside recycling bins. Third: Three candidates seeking mayor’s position in Florence. Reported by Lookout Eugene-Springfield. Three candidates are running to serve as the mayor of Florence in the November election. The winning candidate will serve a two-year term and will succeed Mayor Rob Ward, who is not seeking reelection. Also in the news. Couple face charges, including perjury, in River Road hit-and-run that injured bicyclist, from Lookout Eugene-Springfield. Lane County voters: remember to sign the return envelope and return your ballots early, from Lane County. Full links are on the Oregon Living page.

Oct 24, 2026 3:01

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Good morning, Florence. It's Saturday, October 24. This is Morning in Florence, from Oregon Living.

Here is the weather from the National Weather Service. Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. East northeast wind around 3 miles per hour. Saturday: Mostly sunny. High near 58, with temperatures falling to around 54 in the afternoon. Northeast wind 2 to 8 miles per hour. Saturday Night: Patchy fog between 10pm and 1am, then a slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy. Low around 41, with temperatures rising to around 43 overnight. East northeast wind 1 to 7 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Sunday: Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 56. South wind 7 to 15 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 25 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 90 percent. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Sunday Night: Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 46. South southwest wind 10 to 16 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 24 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 90 percent. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Right now. There are no active wildfire, weather or air quality alerts for this area in our latest check. Siuslaw River near Mapleton: 73 cubic feet per second. Lake Creek at Swisshome: 41 cubic feet per second. For wildfire, evacuation, road and power details, use the official sources linked on our page.

Top local stories. First: Motorcyclist who died in NE Columbia Blvd crash identified. Reported by KOIN 6. The motorcyclist who died in a crash on Northeast Columbia Boulevard in Portland on Wednesday has been identified as 60-year-old Larry J. Randall, of Florence, Oregon. Second: Lane County expands recycling with new drop-off sites. Reported by KEZI 9. Lane County opened four RecycleOn Centers at transfer stations in Cottage Grove, Glenwood, Florence and Veneta, giving residents new places to drop off materials that can't go in curbside recycling bins. Third: Three candidates seeking mayor’s position in Florence. Reported by Lookout Eugene-Springfield. Three candidates are running to serve as the mayor of Florence in the November election. The winning candidate will serve a two-year term and will succeed Mayor Rob Ward, who is not seeking reelection. Also in the news. Lane County voters: remember to sign the return envelope and return your ballots early, from Lane County. Couple face charges, including perjury, in River Road hit-and-run that injured bicyclist, from Lookout Eugene-Springfield. Full links are on the Oregon Living page.

That's your morning in Florence. Oregon Living gathers headlines and public information and links to the original sources. We are not an emergency service. For emergencies, follow official sources, or call 9 1 1. Have a good day.

Oct 23, 2026 2:33

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Good morning, Florence. It's Friday, October 23. This is Morning in Florence, from Oregon Living.

Here is the weather from the National Weather Service. Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. North northeast wind around 7 miles per hour. Friday: Sunny. High near 56, with temperatures falling to around 53 in the afternoon. North wind 5 to 12 miles per hour. Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. Northeast wind 3 to 10 miles per hour. Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. North northeast wind 3 to 8 miles per hour. Saturday Night: A chance of rain after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Northeast wind 2 to 8 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent.

Right now. Wildfire: Listed within 50 miles: Hwy 36 Mp 36 (35 mi, 0 acres). Siuslaw River near Mapleton: 77 cubic feet per second. Lake Creek at Swisshome: 42 cubic feet per second. For wildfire, evacuation, road and power details, use the official sources linked on our page.

Top local stories. First: Lane County expands recycling with new drop-off sites. Reported by KEZI 9. Lane County opened four RecycleOn Centers at transfer stations in Cottage Grove, Glenwood, Florence and Veneta, giving residents new places to drop off materials that can't go in curbside recycling bins. Second: Three candidates seeking mayor’s position in Florence. Reported by Lookout Eugene-Springfield. Three candidates are running to serve as the mayor of Florence in the November election. The winning candidate will serve a two-year term and will succeed Mayor Rob Ward, who is not seeking reelection. Third: Lane County voters: remember to sign the return envelope and return your ballots early. Reported by Lane County. Voters are urged to return their ballots as early as possible to ensure they are received at Lane County Elections by the 8:00 p.m. deadline on Tuesday, November 3. Also in the news. Couple face charges, including perjury, in River Road hit-and-run that injured bicyclist, from Lookout Eugene-Springfield. Art Exposed Call for Art, from City of Florence. Full links are on the Oregon Living page.

That's your morning in Florence. Oregon Living gathers headlines and public information and links to the original sources. We are not an emergency service. For emergencies, follow official sources, or call 9 1 1. Have a good day.

Oct 22, 2026 2:25

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Good morning, Florence. It's Thursday, October 22. This is Morning in Florence, from Oregon Living.

Here is the weather from the National Weather Service. Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. North wind around 7 miles per hour. Thursday: Partly sunny. High near 58, with temperatures falling to around 54 in the afternoon. North wind 6 to 20 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 32 miles per hour. Thursday Night: Partly cloudy. Low around 43, with temperatures rising to around 45 overnight. North wind 5 to 20 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 32 miles per hour. Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. North wind 3 to 12 miles per hour. Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. North northeast wind 3 to 12 miles per hour.

Right now. Wildfire: Listed within 50 miles: Hwy 36 Mp 36 (35 mi, 0 acres). Siuslaw River near Mapleton: 80 cubic feet per second. Lake Creek at Swisshome: 42 cubic feet per second. For wildfire, evacuation, road and power details, use the official sources linked on our page.

Top local stories. First: Three candidates seeking mayor’s position in Florence. Reported by Lookout Eugene-Springfield. Three candidates are running to serve as the mayor of Florence in the November election. The winning candidate will serve a two-year term and will succeed Mayor Rob Ward, who is not seeking reelection. Second: Lane County voters: remember to sign the return envelope and return your ballots early. Reported by Lane County. Voters are urged to return their ballots as early as possible to ensure they are received at Lane County Elections by the 8:00 p.m. deadline on Tuesday, November 3. Third: Couple face charges, including perjury, in River Road hit-and-run that injured bicyclist. Reported by Lookout Eugene-Springfield. A 42-year-old woman sustained a skull fracture, among other injuries. Also in the news. Art Exposed Call for Art, from City of Florence. FloGro Available By Appointment, from City of Florence. Full links are on the Oregon Living page.

That's your morning in Florence. Oregon Living gathers headlines and public information and links to the original sources. We are not an emergency service. For emergencies, follow official sources, or call 9 1 1. Have a good day.

Oct 21, 2026 2:06

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Good morning, Florence. It's Wednesday, October 21. This is Morning in Florence, from Oregon Living.

Here is the weather from the National Weather Service. Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. Northeast wind around 2 miles per hour. Wednesday: Sunny. High near 66, with temperatures falling to around 62 in the afternoon. North wind 2 to 10 miles per hour. Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. North northwest wind 6 to 9 miles per hour. Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 57. North northwest wind 6 to 18 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 31 miles per hour. Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. North wind 5 to 18 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 31 miles per hour.

Right now. Wildfire: Listed within 50 miles: Hwy 36 Mp 36 (35 mi, 0 acres). Siuslaw River near Mapleton: 82 cubic feet per second. Lake Creek at Swisshome: 44 cubic feet per second. For wildfire, evacuation, road and power details, use the official sources linked on our page.

Top local stories. First: Couple face charges, including perjury, in River Road hit-and-run that injured bicyclist. Reported by Lookout Eugene-Springfield. A 42-year-old woman sustained a skull fracture, among other injuries. Second: Art Exposed Call for Art. Reported by City of Florence. Seeking 8 sculptures for Old Town Third: FloGro Available By Appointment. Reported by City of Florence. The City will be offering FloGro for purchase by appointment only Also in the news. Lois Joan Ten Eyck, from Lookout Eugene-Springfield. Lane County celebrates four new RecycleOn Centers with Oct. 21 ribbon cutting at Glenwood, from Lane County. Full links are on the Oregon Living page.

Oct 20, 2026 2:20

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Good morning, Florence. It's Tuesday, October 20. This is Morning in Florence, from Oregon Living.

Here is the weather from the National Weather Service. Overnight: Mostly cloudy. Low around 43, with temperatures rising to around 46 overnight. Northeast wind around 2 miles per hour. Tuesday: Mostly sunny. High near 65, with temperatures falling to around 61 in the afternoon. North wind 1 to 6 miles per hour. Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. East northeast wind around 3 miles per hour. Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Northeast wind 2 to 9 miles per hour. Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. North northwest wind 3 to 9 miles per hour.

Right now. There are no active wildfire, weather or air quality alerts for this area in our latest check. Siuslaw River near Mapleton: 86 cubic feet per second. Lake Creek at Swisshome: 48 cubic feet per second. For wildfire, evacuation, road and power details, use the official sources linked on our page.

Top local stories. First: Eugene, Springfield and Lane County to begin leaf pickup. Reported by Lane County. Lane County and the cities of Eugene and Springfield are preparing to kick off their annual leaf collection efforts. Second: 2026–2027 Property Tax Statements available online, to be mailed soon. Reported by Lane County. The 2026–2027 property tax statements will be mailed beginning October 21, 2026. Third: Lois Joan Ten Eyck. Reported by Lookout Eugene-Springfield. Lois Joan Ten Eyck. Photo courtesy of Frank E. Smith Funeral Home and Crematory – Lancaster Lois Joan Ten Eyck , 96, died Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026, at Primrose Retirement Community in Lancaster, Ohio. Also in the news. Shelby Lee Kilfoy Jr, from Lookout Eugene-Springfield. Dogs take over Florence, Oregon for a fun fall weekend, from KEZI 9. Full links are on the Oregon Living page.