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 […]

Weekend Hit and Run Over the weekend, a vehicle struck Big Dog Donuts and Deli in Florence, causing damage to the front of the business. According to the Florence Police Department, a car had been sitting under the shop’s awning when it suddenly accelerated and hit the building — but […]

Pounding Tomorrow The Annual Pounding for the Florence Food Share takes place this Saturday, and organizers say the need is especially urgent for families in the region. Rising food costs continue to outpace many household budgets, and although SNAP benefits have been restored, demand for assistance remains high. Event organizer […]

Safe Routes to School Project The City of Florence is beginning its Safe Routes to School project this week along 35th Street, from Siano Loop to Oak Street. According to the Oregon Department of Transportation, the program focuses on creating safer and more accessible routes for students who walk or […]