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 […]
Local News
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 […]
Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports news from The Associated Press
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Damian Lillard put in 38 points last night, including two key free throws in the final seconds of the Portland Trail Blazers’ 124-121 win over the Phoenix Suns. CJ McCollum scored 33 points for the Blazers, with Portland leading by as many as 18 points […]
Latest Oregon news, sports, business and entertainment
ELECTION-OREGON-CORPORATE TAX Voters and corporations tensely await outcome of tax measure SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Major corporations in Oregon and from out of state, smaller local businesses and individual voters intently awaited the outcome of a state ballot measure that, if passed, would tax companies’ sales of more than […]
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 […]
Athlete of the week
Mans’ repeats as XC Champion Siuslaw Cross Country standout Celie Mans is Coast Radio Sports’ Athlete of the Week. The senior distance runner capped her cross country career with her second straight 4A State Championship, winning the title last week in 18:55. It was Mans’ fourth trip to the state […]
Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports news from The Associated Press
SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle’s Jimmy Graham made a pair of first-half catches for scores and the Seahawks were able to hold off a late rally by the Buffalo Bills last night in a 31-25 win. Seattle won its 11th straight Monday night game although the Bills made it close […]






