Barrage of dramatic and important news helps illustrate the value of local, professional journalism

September 18, 2025

The work of Lincoln Chronicle's two reporters this week covering a barrage of dramatic and important news illustrates the value of local, professionally reported news -- and hopefully the community's desire to support those efforts.

Newport police arrest Montana man for secretly recording motel guests

September 18, 2025

Police arrested a 38-year-old Billings, Mont. man this week on four charges of burglary and invasion of privacy after he was recorded on a motel’s security cameras sticking a small camera under room doors of guests.

Any Oregonian who wants Covid-19 vaccine can get it, Gov. Kotek and state agencies say

September 18, 2025

All Oregonians seeking the COVID-19 vaccine can receive it without concerns about cost or liability for nurses, pharmacists or doctors administering the vaccine under highly-anticipated guidance Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek and five state agencies issued on Wednesday.

Lincoln City’s fall kite festival flies for 45th year this weekend with special night performance Friday

September 18, 2025

Organizers had a bright idea to enhance the Lincoln City Fall Kite Festival, returning to the beach for its 45th year Friday through Sunday. This year, the festival debuts a new program -- the Night Fly.

Coast Guard tows disabled whale watching ship into Newport harbor Wednesday

September 17, 2025

The Coast Guard rescued a whale watching vessel with 49 passengers aboard after it became disabled while on the Yaquina Bay bar Wednesday.

ICE agents sweep up man in Newport Wednesday morning, sending fear through many of the community’s workers

September 17, 2025

Immigration enforcement agents took a man into custody outside a Newport motel Wednesday morning in a highly public arrest that sent fear through many workers who staff local lodging and restaurant jobs.

Oregon Parks Commission awards Yachats $732,000 grant to help pay for long-sought estuary boardwalk project

September 17, 2025

Years of effort to make safe a short but hazardous stretch of Ocean View Drive in Yachats were rewarded Wednesday with a $732,000 grant from the Oregon Parks and Recreation Commission to help build the Yachats estuary boardwalk.

4th annual Newport Pride celebration offers a wide range of events Friday through Sunday

September 17, 2025

For the fourth year in a row, the Newport Oregon Pride celebration will take place at various locations throughout the city Friday through Sunday, Sept. 19-21.

Rep. Val Hoyle offers explanation for missing deadlines to disclose more than 200 stock transactions

September 17, 2025

Rep. Val Hoyle, second term member of Congress who wants to ban lawmakers and their families from buying and selling individual stocks, is the latest member of Congress to violate a conflicts-of-interest and financial transparency law. Hoyle said the issue was due to a new financial adviser working with her husband's retirement account.

Legislative vote on a transportation funding bill is delayed again, extending Oregon’s special session

September 17, 2025

Leaders in the Oregon Senate have once again delayed a vote on a transportation funding bill, amid concerns about the health of a senator who is key to its passage.