By KRISTI TURNQUIST/The Oregonian/OregonLive A trip to the Oregon coast can be a relaxing getaway for many, but for Portland filmmaker Devin Boss, a visit to Yachats became a transformative […]
Archives for April 2025
Utility’s CEO makes last-minute appearance at trial over disputed tribal fishing platform at Willamette Falls
By NIGEL JAQUISS Oregon Journalism Project It’s not every day that the chief executive officer of one of Oregon’s most prominent companies gets a hasty summons to federal court. But […]
50-year-old Lincoln County schools need fixing, updating
To the editor: So many reasons exist why we should vote yes on bond measure 21-232, the renewal bond for the Lincoln County School District. Let’s start with the average […]
ODFW investigating reports of sick, dead brown pelicans along coast
The Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife says it’s investigating reports of sick and dead brown pelicans along the central Oregon coast. The agency says two pelicans found in Newport […]
Central Oregon Coast Fire & Rescue District NOTICE OF BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING
NOTICE OF BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING A public meeting of the Budget Committee of the Central Oregon Coast Fire & Rescue District, Lincoln County, State of Oregon, to discuss the budget […]
Union ends strike against Bigfoot Beverages, but company says workers have been replaced
By NATHAN WILK/KLCC News EUGENE — The union at the Oregon-based drinks distributor Bigfoot Beverages has ended its strike after more than 200 days. But the company is now saying […]
U.S. Transportation secretary tells Oregon DOT Thursday to end DEI programs or lose federal funds
By NIGEL JAQUISS/Oregon Journalism Project U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy delivered a strict message Thursday to highway departments around the country — diversity, equity and inclusion policies will be a […]
SPECIAL REPORT: Clashes and accusations between Lincoln County’s district attorney, commissioners and staff reach new levels
By QUINTON SMITH and SHAYLA ESCUDERO/Lincoln Chronicle Months of back-and-forth public conflict between Lincoln County’s district attorney, a commissioner and the county’s attorney has hit a new level with […]
After 45 years behind the grill and waiting tables, the Lindsleys say goodbye to LeRoy’s Blue Whale’s loyal customers
By GARRET JAROS/Lincoln Chronicle YACHATS – Friday marked the final day for beloved central coast restaurant LeRoy’s Blue Whale whose owners – after 45 years to the day – […]
Newport’s lawsuit says community pool has big leaking issues and will need to close at some point for repairs
By SHAYLA ESCUDERO/Lincoln Chronicle NEWPORT – The city’s only public pool is cracked, sinking and the subject of a lawsuit seeking $2.1 million from the contractor who constructed the […]