Yachats Fire receives three equipment grants from the state

September 22, 2025

The Yachats Rural Fire Protection District is receiving new emergency response equipment thanks to grants from the Oregon Department of Emergency Management.

Why did the bear cross the road? Just to tour the shops in downtown Waldport apparently

September 22, 2025

Black bears have started prowling for food in forested neighborhoods as they start their fall feeding frenzy. But wandering around downtown Waldport? Apparently so, Gary LaRoche of Yachats discovered Monday.

USDA resurrects popular farm-to-school program, but Oregon group says it doesn’t make up for other federal cuts

September 22, 2025

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is resurrecting a program that brought millions of dollars to Oregon nonprofits, Tribes and school districts. But schools are still starting the academic year with less federal support for programs that used to bring fresh local foods to cafeterias.

In Oregon, just like across much of the United States, crossing your party can come at a cost

September 22, 2025

In this era of hyper-partisanship, the fate of Reps. Annessa Hartman, a Democrat, and Cyrus Javadi, a Republican, reflect the broader trend of a growing political divide permeating the country.

There are reasons gasoline prices are high in the Pacific Northwest, but relief could be on the way

September 21, 2025

Pacific Northwest drivers are paying some of the highest gasoline prices in the country this week. Washington state takes the No. 1 spot with an average of $4.66 per gallon of regular gas, according to the nonprofit American Automobile Association, better known as AAA. Oregon’s average is at $4.28, making it the fourth highest in the nation after Washington, California and

Yachats city council receives report on search for new water reservoir — it will be difficult and expensive

September 21, 2025

The Yachats city council was told last week that it would cost $3 million just to prepare a prospective site for a new water reservoir it hopes to build to replace an existing reservoir that could collapse in an earthquake.

Gomberg among 250 U.S. legislators who toured Israel on six-day trip sponsored by Israeli government

September 20, 2025

Rep. David Gomberg, D-Otis, and a Republican state representative from southern Oregon were among 250 U.S. legislators in Israel on a six-day trip sponsored by the Israeli government.

School district investigates teacher’s social media posts on Kirk’s death after GOP and parent complaints

September 19, 2025

A local Republican organization, parents and community members are pressuring the Lincoln County School District to discipline a Taft High School social studies teacher over an online comment made about the death of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk.

Beachcomber officer drops restraining order against Waldport city manager

September 19, 2025

An elder abuse restraining order granted to Waldport Beachcomber Days secretary TiAnne Rios over public comments made about her by Waldport city manager Dann Cutter was dismissed Wednesday in Lincoln County circuit court.

Port of Newport hopes terminal and dock projects send message that it’s once again open for business

September 18, 2025

By SHAYLA ESCUDERO/Lincoln Chronicle NEWPORT – At the docks of the Port of Newport, longshoremen carefully move crates plastered with the words “fragile” from a research vessel and onto trucks. Some men wear sweaters and shirts with the logo of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union. They laugh and joke as they haul boxes and stand in the shadow