Helicopter Returns to Newport Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, along with Representative Val Hoyle, announced that an essential Coast Guard rescue helicopter will remain stationed at the Newport Air Facility. According to the lawmakers, Acting Coast Guard Commandant Admiral Kevin Lunday made the commitment during a recent […]

Festival of Trees The Oregon Coast Military Museum is preparing for its Annual Festival of Trees Gala on Saturday, December 6th at Three Rivers Casino Resort. The event runs from 5 to 9 PM and features decorated trees, holiday atmosphere, and community support for the Museum. Organizers say about half […]

Safe Holiday Holidays may be a time for good cheer and family, but there are some who want to take that away from you — and if you’re not careful, they just might. When shopping, it’s important to protect your purchases by keeping them out of sight, locking your vehicle, […]

Oregon To Continue Tax Incentives Federal tax credits for energy-saving home upgrades are set to expire at the end of the year, though some incentives for Oregonians will continue beyond 2025. The soon-ending credits can save homeowners up to $3,200 on improvements such as heat pumps and insulation. They were […]

ICE Proposed Facility Looking for Rooms A story drawing national attention is raising concerns along the Oregon Coast after reports that a military contractor is seeking up to 200 hotel rooms for workers tied to a proposed new ICE facility in Newport. The Oregonian reports that Team Housing Solutions has […]

Signatures Sought for Gas Tax Referendum R&R King Logging founder and owner Bobby King has issued a statement to KCST regarding a proposed increase to Oregon’s gas tax. King says decisions about raising the tax “should be decided by the voters, not ramrodded through the legislature by a super majority […]

Helicopter Ordered to be Returned A federal judge has ordered the Coast Guard to return its rescue helicopter to Newport just days after it was relocated to North Bend. U.S. District Judge Ann Aiken issued a 14-day preliminary injunction on Monday in response to a lawsuit filed by Newport Fishermen’s […]

Two Locals Arrested On Sex Abuse of a Minor Charges An ongoing investigation into two separate child sex abuse cases in western Lane County has resulted in arrests this week. According to the Lane County Sheriff’s Office, a deputy assigned to the West Lane patrol area first received information in […]