Viking Soccer Viking boys soccer opened their season on the road at Sweet Home with a dominating 8-1 win. Kale Jensen and Camden Linton each scored twice, while Asher Borgnino, Sailor Jensen, Bentley Nelson, and Joel Bates added goals. Siuslaw led 7-0 at halftime, shifted players into new positions after […]
Local News
Sneddon Retires; School in Session; Food Share Receives Grant
Sneddon Retires Bob Sneddon, long time coast Radio broadcaster, newsman, firefighter and life-long resident of Florence has retired. Sneddon has been a staple at the radio station for two decades, getting his first taste of radio as the voice of the local Chevrolet dealer in 1988. He also had almost […]
Viking Sports
This Friday begins the High School Football season. The Siuslaw Vikings will be headed to Marshfield to face their former league rivals. Ryan Denning will cover the action on KCST beginning at 6:45. Marshfield is coming off a 2 win season last year while the Vikings got a playoff spot. […]
Miller to Hang Up His Safety Vest; Search Suspended; Pet Clean Up; Boil Water Notice
Miller to Hang Up His Safety Vest Mike Miller, Director of Public Works for the City of Florence, has announced his retirement effective September 26th, 2025. Miller has served more than 18 years with the City, and nearly 41 years in public works overall. During his time in Florence, he […]
Viking Volleyball; Ems Clinch; College Football
Viking Volleyball The Siuslaw Vikings volleyball team went 1-3 at Thursday’s Marshfield Jamboree in Coos Bay, opening the season against some of the top teams on the coast. The Lady Vikings defeated Newport 25-14, but fell to Marshfield, North Bend, and Coquille. Senior Kylee Stinger led with 11 digs, 6 […]
Museum Board At Odds; Park Remodel Complete; New C.R.O.W. Program
Museum Board At Odds The Oregon Coast Military Museum continues to face public outrage after its executive director, 27-year-old Geoffrey Cannon, was arrested in July and indicted on multiple felony counts of second-degree sexual abuse. Cannon is accused of engaging in a sexual relationship with a teenage volunteer at the […]
One is the Ems Magic Number; Cross Country Rankings
One is the Ems Magic Number The Eugene Emeralds shut out the Everett AquaSox 4-0 Thursday night for their 10th shutout of the season and a 3-0 series lead. Eugene now sits 25 games above .500 in the second half with a 41-16 record and just nine games to play. […]
Increased Patrols; Veneta Fire Under Control; Sheriffs Ask For Clarification; National Preparedness Month; City Offices Closed For Labor Day; Mapleton Water Outage
Increased Patrols The Florence Police Department, along with Lane County Sheriff’s deputies and Oregon State Police, are increasing patrols over the Labor Day weekend. Officers will be watching closely for drivers and passengers not using seatbelts or child restraints, while also enforcing speeding and distracted driving laws. The campaign is […]