Angell Job Corps students help build Habitat for Humanity home in Waldport

October 23, 2025

Angell Job Corps student Brandon Biltoft of Payette, Idaho works off a ladder and Cedar Flagg of LaGrande help finish framing this week on the first of two Lincoln County Habitat for Humanity homes in Waldport. Construction of the two homes on Northwest Fayette Street in downtown Waldport began in May. Click on the photo or headline for more details.

Skateboarder killed Tuesday trying to cross Highway 101 near Salishan

October 23, 2025

A Depoe Bay skateboarder was killed Tuesday, Oct. 21, when he was struck by a commercial truck as he attempted to cross U.S. Highway 101 just north of Salishan, Oregon State Police said Thursday.

Lincoln County ballot measure is a commitment to our veterans

October 23, 2025

To the editor: Our Lincoln County November special election ballot contains just one item — Measure 21-235 that asks all of us to examine our commitment to the veterans among our neighbors whose service has helped our country to remain safe. There are over 5,200 veterans in Lincoln County, many of whom rely on the Veterans Service Office for access

Batten down the hatches for the first big storm of the season

October 23, 2025

Get ready for inches of rain and some high winds through the weekend as the first big storm of the fall hits the central Oregon coast beginning Thursday night.

Proposed Oregon ballot measure would make it easier for cities and counties to sweep homeless camps

October 23, 2025

An Oregon business lobbying group has filed a prospective ballot measure that would ask voters to give cities more authority to enforce anti-camping laws. It’s the latest salvo in an ongoing tug-of-war over how the state polices unsheltered homelessness.

Oregon attorney general asks federal judge to dismiss Marion County’s immigration records lawsuit

October 22, 2025

The state of Oregon is asking a federal judge to dismiss a Marion County lawsuit over immigration records, saying state law is clear that the county can’t share information about men on parole for local crimes with federal immigration authorities.

Less acreage burned in Oregon’s 2025 wildfire season, but more homes lost and more ignited by humans

October 22, 2025

Oregon’s statewide 2025 fire season officially wrapped Friday with significantly fewer acres burned at a lower cost to the state than in previous years. But fires this year got much closer to communities, state fire officials said, burning 200 homes and structures.

Looking for Halloween fun? Here are some spooky trick-or-treating events around Lincoln County

October 22, 2025

Halloween activities begin this weekend for youngsters of all ages with musical performances, community gatherings and, of course, trick or treating in a variety of locations around Lincoln County.

Yachats council wants shorter and quieter July 4 fireworks display, with better enforcement of illegal fireworks

October 22, 2025

After an extended discussion last week about Yachats' July 4 fireworks show, the city council wants to transition to a shorter display with quieter fireworks, add more afternoon events and crack down on illegal fireworks.