Former Waldport mayor urges support for Commissioner Claire Hall

September 7, 2025

To the editor: I am writing to express my full support for Lincoln County Commissioner Claire Hall and to voice my strong opposition to the ongoing recall effort against her. For over two decades, Claire Hall has served our community with unwavering dedication and a deep commitment to the issues that matter most to Lincoln County residents. She has been

A Covid diagnosis derails Wyden’s town hall Saturday in Newport, but not cell phone talk with community leaders

September 6, 2025

Sen. Ron Wyden's Covid-19 illness forced him to cancel a town hall meeting scheduled Saturday afternoon in Newport, but he was able to connect via cell phone with a room full of community leaders for an hour to hear their concerns about federal funding issues.

Cost to replace Newport’s Big Creek dams jumps to $185 million so city spending $476,000 to suggest alternatives

September 4, 2025

Years ago, engineers advising the city of Newport said it needed to replace two earthen dams that hold back the city's entire water supply. But the cost to replace them has ballooned to $185 million. With the decreasing likelihood of getting state or federal help, the city council has agreed to spend $476,000 to see if there is an alternative

Yachats commission decides to keep going and try to clarify its purpose and mission

September 4, 2025

After an hour-and-a-half discussion and a 3-2 vote that seemingly could have gone either way, the Yachats Parks & Commons Commission chose to continue on as is for the next three months while it works to streamline and re-evaluate its purview.

Judge amends order against Waldport city manager so he can work in office

September 4, 2025

Waldport city manager Dann Cutter can attend city council meetings and return to work at city hall after a Lincoln County circuit court judge on Wednesday amended a restraining order filed against him by Beachcomber Days secretary TiAnne Rios.

Newport Police Department news release on Aug. 27 traffic stop, machine gun

September 4, 2025

Traffic stop leads to arrest for Unlawful possession of Machine Gun Incident: Traffic Stop Location: SE Coos & SE 1st Street, Newport Date/Time: August 27th, 2025 @ 2332 hours Details: On Aug. 27, 2025 at around 11:32 p.m. a Newport police officer observed a traffic violation and conducted a traffic stop on a 1996 Chevrolet Camaro. The driver of the

Governors from Oregon, Washington, California form health care alliance to preserve access to vaccines

September 4, 2025

The democratic governors of Oregon, Washington and California are forming a new public health partnership aimed at preserving access to vaccines. Called the Western Health Alliance, the partnership will develop its own immunization guidelines “informed by respected national medical organizations.”

Sunday market in Lincoln City taking advantage of new cultural plaza and plenty of local talent

September 4, 2025

Visiting the Lincoln City Sunday Market is so much more than just a shopping experience. A small town packed with local talent puts on its Sunday best at the Lincoln City Cultural Center's newly renovated plaza.

Newport Visual Arts Center hosting creative workshops for experienced and aspiring artists this fall

September 4, 2025

Each fall, the Newport Visual Arts Center helps create the next wave of displaying artists with a diverse range of creative workshops for all skill levels.