Newport’s library isn’t just for books and magazines. Now it’s also a “Library of Things”

July 31, 2025

The Newport Public Library has created a "Library of Things" -- more than 100 items not normally associated with a library that people can borrow. The items were purchased with the same core belief as any book, magazine or film in circulation – to make learning accessible regardless of income and background.

Alaska Airlines adds another route from Eugene to SoCal

July 31, 2025

There will soon be two airlines flying nonstop from Eugene to Burbank. Starting Oct. 26, the Los Angeles suburb will be served once a day by Alaska Airlines. Until Dec. 1, the route will be served by both Alaska and Avelo Airlines. Avelo announced July 14 that it would shut down its west coast operations later this year. Then, after a 3½-month

Fall chinook season opens Friday, but Mother Nature (as usual) will decide how good fishing will be

July 31, 2025

Oregon’s season for fall Chinook in coastal bays and rivers officially opens Friday with forecasts of good returns for both Chinook and coho. But Mother Nature may determine whether fishing success is any good or possibly shut down to protect salmon caught in low-water coastal streams.

As promised during Trump campaign, federal government rescinds Oregon’s offshore wind energy area

July 31, 2025

By MONICA SAMAYOA/Oregon Public Broadcasting The Trump administration is rescinding more than 3.5 million acres of designated wind energy areas nationwide, effectively ending a years-long effort to generate wind energy off the Southern Oregon Coast — for now. On Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Interior’s Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, or BOEM, announced it is rescinding all designated Wind Energy

USDA proposes closing regional Forest Service offices in Portland, moving work to Colorado, Utah

July 31, 2025

By ALEX BAUMHARDT/Oregon Capital Chronicle U.S. Forest Service offices in Portland charged with wildfire prevention, scientific research, forestland management and conservation across the Northwest would be shuttered and moved out of state under a new plan announced by the head of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In a July 24 memo, Brooke Rollins, head of the agriculture department that oversees the

A second exhibition — and sale — of Charles Swanks’ work will be on display this weekend in Yachats

July 31, 2025

By Oregon Coast TODAY Whether or not you made it to the Charles Swank retrospective this spring, don’t miss the follow up “Charles Swank: An Art Happening!” at the Yachats Commons on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 2-3. Swank has an master’s in fine arts from Yale University. He has exhibited on both coasts, but this is only his second

Oregon Coastal Quilters stage their big, annual show Friday and Saturday in Newport

July 30, 2025

By Oregon Coast TODAY The annual show from the Oregon Coastal Quilters Guild will highlight Gloria Zirges as this year’s featured quilter. Zirges is an accomplished artist, whose quilts have been exhibited in numerous shows, including the Northwest Quilting Expo in Portland; the International Quilt Show in Houston, and the Road to California Show. Quilts by the Sea will

Psychic and alternative health fair returns to Yachats this weekend

July 30, 2025

YACHATS — A long-running event showcasing health and wellness, psychic pursuits and related crafts is coming to Yachats on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 2-3. “Pathways to Transformation” will feature seminars, vendors and practitioners of energy healings, astrology and psychic readings at Yachats Community Presbyterian Church. The schedule runs 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sheriff’s deputies arrest two Linn County men in online luring sting

July 29, 2025

Two Linn County men were arrested this week on accusations of luring a minor after interacting with decoy social media accounts operated by Lincoln County Sheriff's deputies.

Gov. Kotek signs legislation intended to boost housing supply but says more work to be done to solve ‘crisis’

July 29, 2025

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek on Monday signed five new pieces of legislation meant to spur the construction of “middle housing” such as duplexes, triplexes and townhomes, modular homes and to make it easier for developers to build quickly.