Festival of Trees The Oregon Coast Military Museum is preparing for its Annual Festival of Trees Gala on Saturday, December 6th at Three Rivers Casino Resort. The event runs from 5 to 9 PM and features decorated trees, holiday atmosphere, and community support for the Museum. Organizers say about half […]

Safe Holiday Holidays may be a time for good cheer and family, but there are some who want to take that away from you — and if you’re not careful, they just might. When shopping, it’s important to protect your purchases by keeping them out of sight, locking your vehicle, […]

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 […]