U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden hosted a town hall meeting at Siuslaw Middle School in Florence on Wednesday evening as part of his 2026 ...

When a whale dies in the ocean, an ecosystem grows around its sunken carcass. It’s an epic burial at sea, something ...

Robin Loznak and Jenni Daniel Photographer Robin Loznak and his wife Carisa Cegavske of Elkton, Oregon, are longtime fans of “The Lord of the Rings.” So when they made a nearly 60-mile trip to the ...

Planning a movie night with 'The Exploding Whale of Florence, Oregon' on your favorite screen? Tracking down where to stream, rent, buy, or watch where to stream or rent this directed movie can be a ...

In 1970, a 45-foot, 8-ton sperm whale washed ashore near Florence, Oregon. The Oregon State Highway Division decided to dispose of the carcass using dynamite. Florence will celebrate the 55th ...

Florence, Ore. — The Three Rivers Foundation, the charitable arm of Three Rivers Casino Resort, awarded $720,000 in grants in 2025 to 60 organizations across Oregon. From rural fire departments to ...

IF YOU GO Where to stay: Holiday Inn Express, 2475 Highway 101, Florence; (541) 997-7797, www.hiexpress.com. Doubles from $109 . Old Town Inn, 170 Highway 101, Florence; (800) 570-8738, www.old-town- ...