State’s ethics commission takes up a pair of Waldport city issues

July 17, 2025

The turmoil at Waldport city hall has reached Salem and the Oregon Government Ethics Commission. On Friday, the commission took up complaints that the city’s notice to Mayor Heide Lambert and City Manager Dann Cutter prior to two April 3 executive (closed) sessions and one special meeting did not meet state open meetings law requirements explaining rules or options for

Searching for high-end footwear? Or just just want to peek? Unusual Yachats shop tempts the toes

July 16, 2025

By CHERYL ROMANO/Lincoln Chronicle YACHATS — If your sole longs to lace into fine footwear or if luxury European leathers make your toes curl you may want to try on a new Yachats retail shop that gives ordinary shoes the boot. (Ok, that’s enough). The fact is, for those with upscale taste and a budget to match, “Iconic Rair

Oregon forestry board grills Gov. Tina Kotek’s staff on choosing next state forester

July 16, 2025

By APRIL ERHLICH/Oregon Public Broadcasting Oregon’s forestry board has long had the power to hire and fire the state forester, who oversees logging and environmental protections on state lands, as well as firefighting across millions of acres of public and private land. But the board lost that hiring-and-firing power during the 2025 Legislature with the passage of Senate Bill 1051,

Surf’s up Saturday in Newport for 4th annual Oregon Paddle Out to honor 87 surfers

July 16, 2025

By Oregon Coast TODAY The fourth annual Oregon Paddle Out, honoring Oregon surfers who have died, will be held at the Agate Beach cove in Newport on Saturday, July 19. This year’s event, which also includes events at Ossies Surf Shop, will also celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Agate Beach Surf Club. Formed by local teens in 1964,

TOLEDO AQUATIC CENTER REPLACEMENT PROJECT

July 16, 2025

TOLEDO AQUATIC CENTER REPLACEMENT PROJECT I. LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT Notice is hereby given that Greater Toledo Pool Recreation District (GTPRD) is seeking proposals from qualified firms interested in providing ARCHITECTURAL & ENGINEERING SERVICES for their pool replacement project. GTPRD will receive proposals until July 31, 2025 at 2:00PM via email to Chris Giggy, Sr. Project Manager, Integrity Management Solutions at chris@imsoregon.com,

Newport mural artist Casey McEneny is applying his talent — and paint — to Astoria’s old armory building

July 16, 2025

By MIKE FRANCIS/Lincoln Chronicle ASTORIA — Casey McEneny and friend Jay Scott receive lots of encouragement as they apply vibrant colors to the north wall of Astoria’s old armory building. They’ve been fed fish and chips by the Bowpicker crew across the street. They’ve gotten compliments from assorted passersby — folks living on the streets to tourists who stopped

Yachats Fire board sets March deadline for decision on ambulance service

July 15, 2025

By GARRET JAROS/Lincoln Chronicle YACHATS — The Yachats Rural Fire Protection District board Monday set a deadline of March 31, 2026 to reach a decision on whether it wants to continue its current staffing agreement with South Lincoln Ambulance. The deadline will need to be agreed upon by the three-member board of the nonprofit ambulance service before taking effect.

Lincoln City council terminates its temporary city manager

July 15, 2025

LINCOLN CITY – The Lincoln City council has terminated their pro-tem city manager after a month on the job. The city council hired David Benson of Tillamook to be its temporary manager in May after Daphnee Legarza resigned after three years in the job. Benson had more than 30 years of local government experience under his belt including the role

Newport’s airport awarded $650,000 for new weather data system

July 15, 2025

More than $5 million in federal funds are coming to airports across Oregon, including Newport’s city-run airport. On Monday, Oregon senators and representatives announced $5.15 million in grants from the Federal Aviation Administration would be divided between airports in Newport, Aurora, Portland, Salem, John Day, and Brookings. Newport will receive $650,000 for a new automated weather observing system that provides

5 Questions and a Secret: Custom bike builder finds his home and business niche on the coast

July 15, 2025

By KATHLEEN O’CONNOR/Lincoln Chronicle When bicycle riders become really serious about their transportation, they start to dream about having a custom bike built specifically for their needs. If they are cyclists who are commuters or are planning days-long or months-long rides, they might hope to have a touring bike made by Joseph Ahearne of Newport. Besides being an expert