Local News

Three Arrested in Florence; Florence Man Arrested in Dunes City; Travel Oregon Survey; EMAC Speaker Series; New Date for Easter Egg Hunt

Three Arrested in Florence Three people were arrested Wednesday morning after Lane County Sheriff’s deputies served a search warrant at a Florence residence tied to multiple burglary investigations. Authorities say the warrant was served around 7 a.m. at a home in the 2200 block of 12th Street by the Sheriff’s […]

Bill Passes House and Senate for Patient and Provider Safety; Home and Garden Show; Candidate Schedules Meet and Greet in Florence; Police Respond to Suspect with Knife

Bill Passes House and Senate for Patient and Provider Safety A bill aimed at restricting how federal immigration agents operate inside Oregon hospitals has cleared both the state House and Senate and is now headed to Governor Tina Kotek’s desk. Supporters call it the “Healthcare Without Fear Act.” The measure […]

Coast Radio News Wednesday 3-4-2026

No Confidence Vote Registered nurses at PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend have voted no confidence in hospital leadership, according to the Oregon Nurses Association. ONA reports that 98% of participating nurses said they have no confidence in Chief Hospital Executive Dr. Jim McGovern and Chief Medical Officer Dr. […]

Athlete of the Week; Vikings Honored

Athlete of the Week The Sports Club and Coast Radio Sports congratulate junior Mapleton basketball player Abbi Galvan-Mendez as this week’s Athlete of the Week.  Last week Abbi was the catalyst in their win against St. Paul in the first round of the playoffs scoring a double-double with 17 points […]

ONA Nurses Say ‘No Confidence’ with Vote Registered nurses at PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend have voted no confidence in hospital leadership, according to the Oregon Nurses Association. ONA reports that 98% of participating nurses said they have no confidence in Chief Hospital Executive Dr. Jim McGovern and […]