Siletz community, families and tribal members use Orange Shirt Day to remember horrors of Indian boarding schools

There was a federal Indian boarding school in Siletz from the 1870s to 1908 as part of a national system trying to assimilate Native American children. On Wednesday, the Siletz community used Orange Shirt Day to remember those lost in such schools.

Eager Beaver Furniture and its owner returns to Newport as shopping center prepares for new tenants

October 5, 2026

Will Elise and Finn make it from coast to Brazil? Tiny birds’ tiny transmitters monitor their migration

October 1, 2026

Lane County using $1.3 million grant to open one of coast’s only methadone clinics in Florence

October 1, 2026

Community News

Forest manager ends access or privately leases some of its 18,000 acres of property in Lincoln County

September 29, 2026

Manulife Investment Management has closed access to some of the 18,000 acres of timberland it manages in Lincoln County to protect the property from abuse and as part of a new program to lease lands to individuals for recreational use, including hunting.

County closes popular boat ramp on Siletz River, cutting major fishing access to 12 miles of the stream

September 28, 2026

The Lincoln County parks department has suddenly closed the boat ramp at Moonshine Park on the Siletz River, saying that years of channel changes made launching fishing boats there unsafe. The closure means if will be difficult for fishermen in drift boats or smaller craft to access a popular 12-mile stretch of the Siletz River between Moonshine Park and Twin

Yachats emergency fair Saturday wants to help coastal residents “Be 2 Weeks Ready” for disasters

September 28, 2026

Most of us don’t hesitate to protect our homes and vehicles with insurance policies. So why not spend some time to help protect your own survival in case of a natural disaster? That's the thrust of the Yachats Emergency Preparedness Fair on Saturday, Oct. 3 -- helping people to "Be 2 Weeks Ready."

Little-used, little-known and aging Waldport Cemetery needs help from new volunteers or the city

September 28, 2026

It's been seven years since anyone has been buried in the little-known but 88-year-old Waldport Cemetery along South Crestline Drive. But with nearly all of its former board members deceased, association president Douglas Edgmon is seeking volunteers -- or the city of Waldport -- to step up to help it.

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News Briefs

Lincoln City motel manager wins top award from industry group

October 4, 2026

Jason Coleman, the senior general manager at The Coho Oceanfront Lodge in Lincoln City, was named lodging operator of the year during the Oregon Restaurant & Lodging Association’s annual conference in late September.

September was wetter than normal, but 2026 still has big rain deficit

October 3, 2026

There was much more rain than usual on the central Oregon coast in September, but did not come close to making up the big water deficit the area has been experiencing all year.

High toxin levels close razor clam harvest along entire Oregon coast

October 3, 2026

Two state agencies have announced the closure of razor clam harvesting all along the Oregon coast effective Friday, Oct. 2 because of high toxin levels.

Online forums are Monday for Waldport candidates, Thursday for county hopefuls

October 1, 2026

The League of Women Voters of Lincoln County is holding two candidate forums online via Zoom next week – including a special one for city of Waldport candidates.

Coast Guard to repair 16 homes for its service members in Newport

October 1, 2026

The U.S. Coast Guard announced it has awarded a $9.4 million contract to Bristol Design Build Services of Anchorage, Alaska for major maintenance and repairs to 16 single-family homes at Station Yaquina Bay in Newport.

ODFW will discuss bottomfish, halibut seasons in Oct. 5-8 meetings

October 1, 2026

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife has scheduled four public meetings Oct. 5-8 along the coast to get comments on the 2027 recreational bottomfish and Pacific halibut seasons.

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Oregon Coast Today

The Oregon Coast Jazz Party takes place this weekend in Newport, featuring top talent and a mix of performances

The performances, which start Friday, Oct. 2 and run through Sunday, Oct. 4, will include veteran performers and new faces with pianist Taylor Eigsti, bassist and vocalist Katie Thiroux, drummer Jeff Hamilton and Grammy-winning bassist John Clayton featured as prominent players as musicians mix it up

Newport Visual Arts Center offers workshops, after-school sessions, open studios starting Saturday

From turning garden-grown indigo into paint to using learning about gilding techniques, the Newport Visual Arts Center is offering a series of workshops and training sessions starting this Saturday, Oct. 4, and running into December.

Coastal Events and Entertainment

Looking for something to do, some place to go, something to learn, something to enjoy? Inside this section are public events for the next seven days on the central Oregon coast as part of a partnership between the Lincoln Chronicle and Oregon Coast TODAY.

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5 Questions and a Secret

Artist Liz Birdwell finds a home on the coast, landing residencies at Hatfield center and Yaquina Head

The Lincoln Chronicle's bi-monthly 5 Questions and a Secret feature is on artist Liz Birdwell, who fell in love with the Oregon coast and years later finally made her way to Newport where she is holding two artist in residency programs.

Oregon/NW News

A proposed nickel mine near Gold Beach has a buyer, but years of studies remain

October 5, 2026

Homeland Nickel, a Canadian company pursuing a nickel mine near Gold Beach, has signed an agreement with a U.S. refiner to buy nickel from the site if the mine opens. The deal gives the proposed Red Flat mine a buyer, but years of feasibility studies and environmental reviews remain before mining could begin.

Nvidia pauses program connected to plan to train AI specialists on Oregon campuses

October 5, 2026

Computer chip company Nvidia’s promise last year to train “AI ambassadors” on Oregon’s college campuses and get foundational AI concepts taught in schools has largely been unfulfilled, with the company pausing the ambassador program, according to a Capital Chronicle inquiry.

Studying this super El Niño could save lives. NOAA is scaling back research.

October 4, 2026

The powerful El Niño climate pattern brewing in the Pacific Ocean is already influencing extreme weather around the planet. Federal forecasters say it could become the biggest yet, far outpacing any in recorded history and ultimately impacting millions of people.

Gov. Tina Kotek and state Sen. Christine Drazan trade barbs in first gubernatorial debate

October 2, 2026

At the first gubernatorial debate of 2026, Gov. Tina Kotek and Republican challenger Christine Drazan both said they believe Oregonians are struggling but for different reasons — with the incumbent blaming President Donald Trump and the state senator blaming her opponent.

OPB poll shows Oregon governor’s race virtually deadlocked

October 1, 2026

Worries about rising costs, high taxes, entrenched homelessness and poor leadership are major factors for Oregonians — and helping drive a neck-and-neck governor’s race this year that shows no sign of breaking decisively for either candidate.

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Letters from readers

Rigby and Don would work to help protect our ocean resources, programs

October 3, 2026

Newport council should let voters decide stipend for councilors

September 30, 2026

Waldport council candidate offers thoughts on mayoral hopefuls, urges voters to watch LWV forum

September 28, 2026

Lincoln City mayor has accomplished a lot and deserves re-election

September 27, 2026

Newport mayor Jan Kaplan is capable, engaged and caring

September 27, 2026

Support Miller for commissioner because of his fight against county’s bullies

September 27, 2026

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Lincoln County Real Estate Sales

Want to know more about real estate sales in Lincoln County? What sold when, where and for how much? The Lincoln Chronicle is now offering weekly real estate sales data and brief stories based on all property sales in Lincoln County. This information is gathered from public, registered real estate sales records.

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