By SHAYLA ESCUDERO/Lincoln Chronicle When Evan Hernandez built a greenhouse for his neighbors, the 16-year-old Newport High School sophomore didn’t know it would win him $3,000 and ignite a […]
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School board candidates are from different zones, but all Lincoln County voters get to decide who wins May 20
By SHAYLA ESCUDERO/Lincoln Chronicle Seven candidates are vying for four seats on the Lincoln County School District board up for election in the May 20 special election. The school […]
Newport fishing captain lost with vessel after it quickly sank Friday near Grays Harbor; three crew rescued
By Lincoln Chronicle NEWPORT – A fishing boat captain from Newport is missing at the entrance to Grays Harbor in southwest Washington and the Coast Guard has called off […]
13 Lincoln County nonprofits receive grants from Siletz tribal fund
The Siletz Tribal Charitable Contribution Fund distributed $231,298 to 55 organizations on Friday, May 2 at its quarterly award ceremony. Second quarter grants went to 13 Lincoln County non-profits, […]
Waldport council cancels its Thursday meeting after DA declines to prosecute former mayor for disorderly conduct
By GARRET JAROS/Lincoln Chronicle WALDPORT — The Waldport city council canceled its scheduled monthly meeting Thursday afternoon, saying it could not ensure the public’s “safety and security” after the […]
Want to help local kids appreciate Shakespeare? There’s a concert Tuesday for that
By Oregon Coast TODAY Pianist and composer Milo Graamans will play a special live benefit on Tuesday, May 13, at the Newport Performing Arts Center, with all proceeds benefitting […]
‘Fire season is here,’ Gov. Kotek declares May Wildfire Awareness Month and state begins preparing
Gov. Tina Kotek, State Fire Marshal Mariana Ruiz-Temple, center, and Oregon Department of Forestry Deputy Director Kyle Williams speak at a wildfire briefing Wednesday in Salem. By ALEX BAUMHARDT/Oregon […]
Southwest Lincoln County Water PUD NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING May 20, 2025 10:15 am
*Postponed*Southwest Lincoln County Water District NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING May 20, 2025 10:00 am
Former Oregon Secretary of State can practice law again; will pay a fine for ethical violations
By LAUREN DAKE/Oregon Public Broadcasting Former Oregon Secretary of State Shemia Fagan can once again practice law in the state of Oregon. The Oregon State Bar has reinstated Fagan’s law […]