Florence

Communities Sheriff: Wanted woman vanished in river

By KVAL News Published: Mar 22, 2013 at 5:54 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 1:53 PM PDT

A woman who jumped in a river to escape police Thursday should be considered armed and dangerous, the sheriff said.

Communities Body found: Police think body is that of Holly Berry (Photo Gallery)

By KCBY News Published: Mar 14, 2013 at 2:17 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 1:53 PM PDT

Police say that although no official confirmation has been made, they believe the body found Thursday in Coos Bay is that of Holly Berry, who went missing in January.

Communities Derelict boat removed from beach north of Florence (Photo Gallery)

By KPIC.com staff Published: Mar 15, 2013 at 9:58 AM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 3:36 PM PDT

Authorities say another derelict boat was removed from an Oregon beach north of Florence.

Communities 'People don't realize how much talent it takes' (Video)

By Tony Gist, KVAL News Published: Feb 23, 2013 at 1:41 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 3:36 PM PDT

The Umpqua Valley High School Rodeo Club hosts the 2013 Southern Oregon High School Rodeo through the weekend at the Oregon Horse Center.

Communities 4 hurt in chain-reaction rearend crash

By KVAL News Published: Feb 19, 2013 at 11:48 AM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 1:53 PM PDT

A driver failed to stop for a red light, rear-ending a pickup and pushing the truck into the car in front of it, police said.

Communities Sheriff: '8 hours every 24 hours where there is no patrol on duty' (Video)

By Tony Gist, KVAL News Published: Jan 18, 2013 at 9:57 AM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 3:12 PM PDT

Lane County Sheriff Tom Turner held a Community Awareness Meeting hoping to keep the public informed about the department, and looming budget issues.

Communities Come on down, Florence resident, you're the next contestant on The Price is Right

By John Tierney Published: Feb 8, 2010 at 1:00 AM PDT Last Updated: May 13, 2013 at 2:55 PM PDT

A Florence resident got the call to "come on down" during a recent taping of The Price is Right.

A spokeswoman for the game show says an unnamed Florence resident was a contestant called down to the stage during a recent taping. The episode will air on Thursday, February 25.

Communities Friends of the Library 2-Day Book Sale starts Feb. 20

By KVAL.com staff Published: Feb 10, 2010 at 1:00 AM PDT Last Updated: May 13, 2013 at 2:55 PM PDT

From the KVAL Community Calendar

Florence Friends of the Library 2-Day Book Sale is Feb. 20 from 10 to 4 and Feb. 21 from noon to 4 at the Siuslaw Public Library, 1460 Maple St, in Florence, Ore.

Admission is free.

Communities Back to the future with Jerry Rust

By KVAL.com staff Published: Feb 10, 2010 at 1:00 AM PDT Last Updated: May 13, 2013 at 2:55 PM PDT

From Tom Adams KVAL News

Jerry Rust was a Lane County Commissioner when Jimmy Carter was still in the White House.

Now he wants a chance to return to the Courthouse after a 13-year political hiatus.

Communities TV now in HD in Florence area

By KVAL.com staff Published: Feb 10, 2010 at 1:00 AM PDT Last Updated: May 13, 2013 at 2:55 PM PDT

The Florence television translators are now available in HD digital. The analog translators will be turned off in early February. To continue to receive free over-the-air television in Florence, you will need a digital TV or set-to-box.

Communities What is a tsunami advisory?

By KVAL.com staff Published: Feb 10, 2010 at 1:00 AM PDT Last Updated: May 13, 2013 at 2:55 PM PDT

From the KVAL.com archives

An earthquake Sept. 29, 2009, sent shockwaves around the world and waves that forecasters feared might hit Oregon's shores, triggering a Tsunami Advisory for the Oregon Coast.

Communities Florence Goodwill store 'a God send'

By KVAL.com staff Published: Feb 10, 2010 at 1:00 AM PDT Last Updated: May 13, 2013 at 2:55 PM PDT

From the KVAL.com archives

Brian Todd has lived in Florence for 11 years. He was working in construction last year until the economy took a turn for the worst.

"For me going 8 months without a job, kind of blew me back a little bit. I was becoming a very desperate person," said Todd.