2 Injured, Inmate Deceased A 40 year old inmate in Florence was pronounced dead at Peace Harbor Hospital after allegedly attacking two officers that were attempting to release him. Medics and Oregon State Police responded to a call for assistance and discovered the two injured officers. While medics were […]
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Thompson Recognized on National Stage
Pitcher of the Month: Jake Thompson Oregon State starting pitcher and Florence native, Jake Thompson has been named National Pitcher of the Month for the month of April by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association. Thompson, a red-shirt junior at OSU went 4-0 for the month of April with a […]
Florence Top Ten; Lyme Disease on the Rise; Bridge Construction Continues
Florence on Top…Again! On the heels of our recent designation by USA Today as one of the top 10 destinations to visit on the coast, Coast Radio News spoke with the executive director of the Florence Area Chamber of Commerce, Bettina Hannigan and asked her why she thought Florence has […]
Three Beavers Named to All-District Academics; Beavers Sweep Cal; Track and Field: Wally Ciochetti Invitational
Beavers Sweep California Friday night at Goss stadium in Corvallis, Luke Heimlich struck out 12 batters and the Beavers accumulated 13 hits in an 8-0 shut-out of the California Golden Bears. On Saturday both teams combined for 6 home runs including a grand slam for each but the Beavers managed […]
Beavers; Siuslaw Vikings
Viking Baseball It’s double header action this afternoon as the Siuslaw Viking boys head to Brookins to take on the Bruins. With one week left in the season the Vikings are looking to finish strong. The Pre-game begins at 2:45 on KCST and first pitch is at 3. Viking girls […]
Levy Dollars Left On The Table; Candidate Forum Recap; Tourism Boost
Levy Dollars Left on The Table…For Now. It’s the only levy on the May 16th ballot for Florence but it will determine the direction of the jail and youth services. The current bond levy of 55 cents per thousand dollars of evaluated property has one last year and according […]
Green Fair; Westlake Woman Sentenced; Rhody Days; Officers Honored
Recycling Reminder This Saturday at the Florence Events center is the 8th annual Green Fair where visitors can learn about new technologies in green energy, producing your own food, recycling and more. The event runs from 10 until 4 pm. Dave Twombly with central coast disposal says that residential recycling […]
Baseball Schedule for Prep and College
Weekend Schedule The Lady Vikings will host the Brookings harbor bruins on the softball field Friday at 1:30. Viking boys will travel to brookings for a double header that can be heard here on KCST. Pre game at 2:45 and first pitch at 3. OSU Beavers will host […]




