Lincoln County should also be investigating counsel and HR director’s actions

April 30, 2025

To the editor: In the midst of an encroaching national dictatorship we, the people of Lincoln County, desperately need to demonstrate solidarity at the local and state level. And yet, we are witnessing what appears to be the implosion of our county government. Transparency. That was one of the issues on which Casey Miller ran for county commissioner. From the

Three days of activities intended to pay for new grand piano at Lincoln City Cultural Center

April 30, 2025

By Oregon Coast TODAY The key to a fun weekend might be at the Lincoln City Cultural Center, where three days of events will help celebrate (and complete) the purchase of a new grand piano. Events begin with an evening concert Friday, May 2, peak with a Grand Bazaar on Saturday, May 3 and end with a vendor fair

Bob Dziak is on the Port of Newport ballot — but says don’t vote for him

April 30, 2025

NEWPORT – When you’re filling out your May 20 special election ballot over the next few weeks and come to the Port of Newport board, Bob Dziak of Seal Rock says not to vote for him. Dziak, Larry Osborne and Curtis Bunch, both of Newport, are on the ballot to fill the two-year unexpired term of Walter Chuck, who was

Hundreds of cyclists hit the road — and gravel — in Waldport, Yachats this weekend for annual races

April 30, 2025

By CHERYL ROMANO/Lincoln Chronicle Two major bicycle races wheel through Waldport and Yachats this weekend, minus some of the festival aspects of the past three years. The Oregon Coast Gravel Epic race hits the road Saturday, May 3, starting from the Waldport Community Center. On Sunday, May 4, the West Coast Gravel competition begins and ends at the Yachats

Legislators look at increasing Oregon’s lodging tax to fund wildlife programs — or public safety, roads and parks

April 29, 2025

By ALEX BAUMHARDT/Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM — Oregon legislators are considering a proposal to increase by 1 percent a state tax on hotel, camping and Airbnb stays that would raise up to $30 million a year for state wildlife conservation. The proposal has garnered widespread support among hunting, fishing and conservation groups, who say the state has long underfunded species

5 Questions and Secret: Seal Rock resident is first woman to lead Oregon VFW organization

April 29, 2025

By KATHLEEN O’CONNOR/Lincoln Chronicle Andrea Summerlin of Seal Rock made history last summer when she became the first woman to be elected as the Department Commander for the Oregon Veterans of Foreign Wars, the highest state role in the venerable organization. Now she’s the woman at the top of an organization whose membership is 92 percent men. Summerlin joined

Coastal Voices choir group performs in four concerts beginning this weekend

April 29, 2025

Favorite Americana tunes will highlight a series of four concerts in May by Coastal Voices, the 53-voice community chorus of the central Oregon coast. “Americana Adventure: Best Foot Forward” is the theme of the four events, which begin Saturday, May 3, at the Newport Performing Arts Center. On Sunday, May 4, the tour continues at Yachats Community Presbyterian Church.

University of Oregon student workers union goes on strike Monday after bargaining fails

April 28, 2025

By NATHAN WILK/KLCC News EUGENE — The University of Oregon’s student workers union went on strike Monday, while seeking a better offer on a new contract. More than a hundred picketers circled the main street on UO’s Eugene campus Monday morning. Others laid on the lawn across from Johnson Hall, the school’s administrative building. Throughout campus, there were warnings posted

Central Lincoln PUD Special Meeting of the Board of Directors

April 28, 2025

A special meeting of the Board of Directors of Central Lincoln PUD will be held on May 1, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. at Central Lincoln’s Newport office located at 2129 N. Coast Hwy, with board members attending remotely. The Board will consider approval of an updated Contract Award for the SS136 Transformer Foundation Project. To review the meeting agenda, please

Undergrad tuition to rise again at all Oregon’s public universities, up nearly 30% from a decade ago

April 28, 2025

By ALEX BAUMHARDT/Oregon Capital Chronicle The average inflation-adjusted cost of undergraduate tuition for Oregon residents at the state’s seven public universities next year will be nearly 30 percent higher than it was a decade ago, following increases being considered or adopted by every university board for the next school year. The state’s seven public universities — Eastern Oregon University, Oregon