Local News

Veteran’s Day

Join 106.9 KCST on Veteran’s Day, November 11th for patriotic selections Florence Community Observances 11am Florence Elks Lodge Memorial 1pm Florence Veteran’s Day Parade this year’s theme “Saluting The United State Coast Guard“ (Staging begins at Noon south of the Florence Events Center.  Applications can be downloaded from OCMHM website.  All entries […]

Four Vikings recognized for football efforts

Reavis and Cornish earn 1st team honors; Larson HM Four Siuslaw Vikings were recognized by Far West League football coaches for their efforts this season.  Trent Reavis was named first team all-league as tight end.  Reavis was also named second team punter. Brogan Cornish picked up first team honors as […]

Election Results

Senate race close; House incumbent appears to be returning to Salem For complete and up to date election results:  Statewide and Local One incumbent is headed back to Salem… the other appears to be, but it’s still close. As of early morning, there were fewer than 400 votes separating the […]

It’s go time at the ballot box; city council approves capital refi; sign your ballot; GOP says robocalls were from them; ok to harvest mussels; New website makes it easier to follow election results

It’s go time at the ballot box… It is Election Day and that means people in Florence will be deciding a variety of issues ranging from local to national. On the local front, Western lane Ambulance District is seeking approval of a 45-cents-per-thousand operating levy.  The original levy was approved […]