NEWPORT – Residents of the central Oregon coast are invited to join two Memorial Day observances Monday morning — both starting at 11 o’clock. The historic Eureka Cemetery & […]
Archives for May 2025
Samaritan Health’s new CEO asks for public’s understanding and support
To the editor: As I wrap up my first week as chief executive officer of Samaritan Health Services, I want to take a moment to speak directly and plainly. There’s […]
Oregon’s only GOP representative defends House’s passage of changes to Medicaid programs
By ALEX BAUMHARDT/Oregon Capital Chronicle Oregon’s lone Republican representative in Congress defended the party’s decision to attach new work and citizenship requirements to Medicaid eligibility at a virtual town […]
Despite lots of vocal opposition, county commission chair says idea of limiting public comment still alive
By SHAYLA ESCUDERO/Lincoln Chronicle NEWPORT – A proposal to limit public comment at Lincoln County commission meetings is still alive despite a wave of opposition Wednesday – including from […]
Yachats’ proposed 2025-26 budget rising 14 percent as multiple long-planned city projects get under way
By GARRET JAROS/Lincoln Chronicle YACHATS – If the city of Yachats’ proposed 2025-26 budget were a person they would be wearing a hard hat and boots and working from […]
Nurses union, 3 lawmakers urge Samaritan Health not to close maternity units in Lincoln City, Lebanon
By LYNNE TERRY/The Lund Report Dozens of residents and health care professionals held a last-minute rally called by the Oregon Nurses Association on Wednesday in Corvallis over the specter […]
Find a float and charitable foundation will spread $129,000 among dozens of Lincoln County organizations
By Oregon Coast TODAY Finding a glass float on a Lincoln City beach is already a special experience, but from June 1-14 a found float will have even more […]
Lincoln City police news release on two recent child luring arrests
Over the past several months, Lincoln City police officers have conducted investigations involving child luring crimes during which officers posed as underage children on various online social media platforms and […]
Yachats council OKs spending $13,000 for portable speed trailer
YACHATS – In its continued effort to slow traffic on U.S. Highway 101 through town, the Yachats city council on Wednesday approved pursuing the purchase of a portable speed monitoring […]
The head of Oregon’s semi-independent travel promotion agency suddenly resigns Thursday
By JAMES NEFF/ Oregon Journalism Project Longtime Travel Oregon executive director Todd Davidson announced Thursday he is retiring after three decades as a public employee. While the timing appeared sudden, […]