‘Portland is doing just fine’: Oregon governor rejects Trump’s plan to send troops to the city

September 28, 2025

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek urged President Trump by phone on Saturday to back off of his earlier threat to send troops to Portland.

Time is running out to weigh in on Forest Service overhaul that would close Pacific Northwest headquarters

September 28, 2025

The U.S. Forest Service is preparing to close its Pacific Northwest headquarters and move work from its Portland research station to Colorado. The public is running out of time to weigh in on the proposed move, which is part of a broader reorganization outlined by the Trump administration.

The federal government could shut down this week. Here’s what it might mean for Oregon

September 28, 2025

If members of Congress cannot reach a funding agreement by the end of the day Tuesday, the federal government will shut down on Wednesday. In Oregon that means about a third of the federal workforce could stop working.

Young but expanding five-acre Siletz’ tribal farm helps feed community with vegetables and traditional foods

September 28, 2025

Each week, the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians sends out roughly 25 to 75 food boxes to the community. The boxes — which are free and go to anyone in need — are packed with fresh vegetables and hand-picked herbs that come straight from the grounds of Tel-tvm’.

Toxin levels force closure of mussel harvesting along central coast

September 26, 2025

Two state agencies on Friday announced the closure of mussel harvesting along the central and north Oregon coasts from the Washington border to the north jetty of the Siuslaw River in Florence because of unsafe levels of paralytic shellfish poisoning.

Interested in Yachats housing rules? You can learn more Tuesday evening

September 26, 2025

The city of Yachats is in the process of modernizing its zoning and land use ordinances to support a wider range of housing options, enhance housing affordability, and reflect the community's values.

USGS reports 5.9 magnitude quake Thursday night 140 miles west of Bandon

September 26, 2025

A 5.9 magnitude earthquake struck more than 140 miles off the Oregon Coast on Thursday night, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. There were no reports of damage, and no tsunami threat was expected.

High school teacher on leave over Charlie Kirk posts gets protective order against former student for threats

September 25, 2025

A Lincoln County School District teacher on paid leave for his social media comments about Charlie Kirk’s death has won a protective order against a former student who threatened to kill him and attack his wife.

Bare cupboards, longer lines: Local food banks struggle to manage reduced supplies, rising demand

September 25, 2025

Food pantries in Lincoln County are struggling to meet demand from the poor -- especially the working poor and seniors -- as the Trump administration cuts federal food allotments and a wobbly economy pushes up grocery prices. As a direct result, local food banks are struggling.

ODOT panel OKs slightly lower speed limits on edges of Yachats, but doesn’t expect traffic to slow much

September 25, 2025

Speed limits along U.S. Highway 101 on the outer fringes of Yachats will be dropping in the coming months. But not by much. And studies suggest the effect it will have on motorists speeding through town is likely to be negligible.