The Trump administration is seeking sensitive Oregon elections data — state not inclined to agree

August 15, 2025

Oregon's secretary of state says he is not inclined to go along with a Trump administration request to turn over elections data — some of it sensitive — and to prove the state is doing enough to ensure ineligible people don’t vote.

Owner of Coffin Butte landfill near Corvallis appeals Benton Count’s expansion denial

August 15, 2025

By NATHAN WILK/KLCC News The owner of the Coffin Butte landfill in Benton County has filed an appeal as part of its ongoing effort to expand the site. Benton County’s Planning Commission unanimously denied the request to expand last month, saying it would interfere with nearby land uses and county services. But the company behind the project, Republic Services, is now

Ishan Pillai talked himself aboard a crab boat to see if he liked the work. He perished Sunday when the F/V Das Bug suddenly went down

August 14, 2025

Ishan Pillai of Salem was a veteran, an adventure seeker and had just started a new job when he bumped into a fishing crew on Newport's docks last weekend. He asked to go along on a end-of-the season crab trip Sunday to see if he liked fishing, and was the only one who perished Sunday evening when the F/V Das

Lincoln County School District moves ahead with programs after Trump administration releases $856,000

August 14, 2025

Lincoln County School District was prepared to lose more than $850,000 when the Trump Administration withheld congressionally-approved education grants. Now, the funds have been restored, ensuring that after-school programs, support for English language learners, and teacher training can continue.

Lincoln County commissioner reflects on first six months following appointment

August 14, 2025

To the editor: I was appointed to fill the vacancy on the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners six months ago and am grateful to Commissioners Claire Hall and Casey Miller for choosing me to serve with them. During this time, I have participated in 11 commission meetings and during those meetings I have seen both of my fellow commissioners be

Two well-known Northwest guitarists bringing their music to Yachats on Saturday night

August 13, 2025

Both award-winning musicians in their own rights, Terry Robb and Adam Scramstad are teaming up for a special performance at the Yachats Commons at 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16.

“The overall picture looks weaker” as Oregon’s unemployment rate hits 5%

August 13, 2025

Oregon’s jobless rate reached 5% in July, up from 4.2% a year ago. That’s the highest it’s been since the state recovered from COVID-19 lockdowns that pushed tens of thousands of people out of work in 2020.

A regular meeting of the Board of Directors of Central Lincoln PUD

August 13, 2025

A regular meeting of the Board of Directors of Central Lincoln PUD will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday August 20, 2025 at 2129 N. Coast Hwy. Newport, Oregon. To review the meeting agenda, please go to clpud.org. Customers interested in attending the meeting virtually can email info@clpud.org to make a request.

Lincoln County reduces marine patrols after partial loss of federal grant due to Oregon’s sanctuary law

August 13, 2025

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office has cut its marine patrols by more than half after the state agency that provides the bulk of its funding lost a federal grant over Homeland Security conflicts with Oregon’s sanctuary laws.

20th Wooden Boat Show (and some cardboard ones too) will delight crowds this weekend in Toledo

August 13, 2025

You don’t need to own or even care that much about wooden boats to have a great time at the 20th Annual Wooden Boat Show this weekend at Toledo’s Waterfront Park. Fans of boats will enjoy the variety of mostly hand-made vessels on display alongside boat-building demonstrations. The family-friendly festival celebrating Toledo’s boat-building heritage also features the Georgia Pacific Containerboard