Siletz’ Nesika Illahee Pow-Wow is a chance to reconnect, remember, celebrate and open tribal community to all

August 9, 2025

In the days before the Nesika Illahee Pow-Wow in Siletz, dancers practice their footwork, the finishing touches of beadwork sewn to regalia and cooks prepare to feed hundreds of people who have come all over the United States to see each other.

Captain of Newport-based crab boat that sank details what happened Sunday as Coast Guard calls off search for missing man

August 9, 2025

The Coast Guard’s search for a man lost at sea after Newport-based fishing vessel Das Bug capsized Sunday afternoon with four men aboard ended without success Monday. The man, who was from the San Francisco area, said he was interested in fishing and had asked to tag along on a season-ending crabbing trip Sunday.

What’s a “serial” public meeting? Oregon Ethics Commission hopes to clear up lots of confusion

August 8, 2025

By SHAANTH NANGUNERI/Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM — Leaders of Oregon’s Government Ethics Commission agreed Friday that there isn’t enough clarity surrounding their recently-acquired power to ensure public officials only make governing decisions in front of their constituents, leaving the door open for future legislative action or additional guidance from the commission. During a discussion on communications and public records law,

OSP Trooper cites two Prineville men for six fishing violations

August 8, 2025

The ocean salmon season off the coast of Oregon means Oregon State Police fish and game troopers are busy trying to enforce regulations on type and number of catches. Two Prineville fishermen ran afoul of a handful of rules when they were checked by Trooper Jeremy Gray on July 26 while fishing near Newport, according to a summary of OSP

Immigration agents detained four farmworkers Thursday morning in Woodburn, legal group says

August 8, 2025

By TROY BRYNELSON/OregonPublic Broadcasting Immigration agents pulled over a van in Marion County on Thursday morning, broke through the driver’s window and detained four farmworkers on the way to their jobs at a blueberry farm, according a legal group representing one of the workers. All four people — three men and a woman — originally hail from Guatemala and now

It’s been five long years since the Echo Mountain fire swept through Otis. Finally, a state grant may help more families

August 7, 2025

It’s been five years since Mindy Gannon lost her home and since 300 other structures in Otis were destroyed in the Echo Mountain fire, one of four wildfires that ravaged communities in the Santiam and McKenzie river canyons and near Talent in southern Oregon. Now, a long-awaited state grant may finally help Lincoln County help more of the Otis survivors.

Cities, water districts throughout Lincoln County ask residents, businesses to conserve as drought deepens

August 7, 2025

Communities and water districts across the Lincoln County are uniformly asking customers to curtail water use as drought conditions persist and promise to worsen before fall rains arrive. While a smattering of rain Wednesday will help gardens, it will not make a dent in the overall conditions across Lincoln County where water suppliers are requesting customers take steps immediately to

The unsinkable RSV Yaquina Neversink resumes record-setting ocean journey after 3 month stop in Palau

August 7, 2025

A small sailboat built by a group of Lincoln County students last year is off once again on its record-breaking journey after washing up in May on the northern Palau Island of Kayangel in the South Pacific.

Opponents of county Commissioner Claire Hall get OK to begin gathering signatures to force recall election

August 7, 2025

Opponents of six-term Lincoln County Commissioner Claire Hall who object to the way she runs meetings and believe she is creating turmoil among employees have been given the go-ahead to begin collecting signatures to force a recall election. The petition to recall Hall passed preliminary requirements Tuesday and will now need 3,940 signatures to advance to a special election.

Commissioners OK putting special levy on November ballot to help fund veterans services

August 7, 2025

A five-year local-option levy to support veteran services will go to voters in November after Lincoln County commissioners Wednesday unanimously approved putting it on the ballot.

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Siletz’ Nesika Illahee Pow-Wow is a chance to reconnect, remember, celebrate and open tribal community to all

Captain of Newport-based crab boat that sank details what happened Sunday as Coast Guard calls off search for missing man

What’s a “serial” public meeting? Oregon Ethics Commission hopes to clear up lots of confusion

OSP Trooper cites two Prineville men for six fishing violations

Immigration agents detained four farmworkers Thursday morning in Woodburn, legal group says

It’s been five long years since the Echo Mountain fire swept through Otis. Finally, a state grant may help more families

Cities, water districts throughout Lincoln County ask residents, businesses to conserve as drought deepens

The unsinkable RSV Yaquina Neversink resumes record-setting ocean journey after 3 month stop in Palau

Opponents of county Commissioner Claire Hall get OK to begin gathering signatures to force recall election

Commissioners OK putting special levy on November ballot to help fund veterans services

Letters from readers

$25,000 grant will help View the Future’s community conversations

Look at Medicare Advantage plans carefully before making a decision

Lincoln County has benefitted from Hall’s service for 20 years

Obituaries

Marie Jones of Newport

Rebecca L. Bloch of Yachats

Sandra Lee Dunn of Yachats

Civic Calendar

Port of Newport Commission executive session and special meeting

Newport Planning Commission work session and regular meeting

City of Yachats Parks & Commons Commission

Yachats Big Band monthly concert

Yachats Rural Fire Protection District board

Yachats Planning Commission monthly workshop meeting

Yachats Public Works & Streets Commission

Lincoln County School District board of directors

Waldport City Council

Lincoln Soil and Water Conservation District monthly board meeting

Public & Legal Notices

NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS

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

Otter Rock Water District NOTICE OF SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET HEARING