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

Yes, there is a free lunch (and breakfast) at four school locations this summer

July 14, 2025

Lincoln County School District is again offering free breakfasts and lunches this summer for any child 18 years and under. Four locations in the county will serve the grab-and-go meals – Sam Case Elementary in Newport, Toledo Elementary, Oceanlake Elementary in Lincoln City and DaNoble House in Waldport. The program began Monday and will run every weekday until Aug. 15

With federal funds uncertain, Lincoln County says bus services OK — for now

July 14, 2025

Although uncertainties with federal funding have caused some transit agencies in rural Oregon to limit services, that won’t be the case in Lincoln County – yet. New revisions to an agreement between rural transit agencies and the federal Transportation Administration requires compliance with federal immigration enforcement action, which contradicts Oregon’s sanctuary law. The new requirement caused federal transit funds to

Avelos Airlines announces end of flights to and from Eugene, Salem

July 14, 2025

The low-cost Avelo Airlines will cease serving four Oregon cities in December as it closes its operations based in Burbank, Calif, and discontinue its West Coast flights, the company announced Monday. Avelo’s closure of its West Coast operations will affect weekly or twice-weekly service to Eugene, Salem, Redmond, and Medford. Redmond and Medford are served by other airlines, but Avelo’s

Warrant issued for driver involved in Yachats hit-and-runs July 8

July 14, 2025

A Lincoln County judge has issued an arrest warrant for a southern Oregon man who was involved in a series of hit-and-run vehicle accidents in downtown Yachats on July 8 and arrested hours later in Coos County. But Jason W. Rountree of Kerby, Ore. was released from jail July 9 and failed to appear as promised at his arraignment the

Duncan B. Jones, Newport

July 14, 2025

Duncan B. Jones, Newport April 28, 1992 – July 4, 2025 Duncan Baxter Jones died at home in Newport on July 4, 2025, following a long illness. He was 33. Born on April 28, 1992, in Newport, Duncan lived a life full of a variety of activities and fun. He was a talented athlete and participated in youth sports including

Now in its second summer, Newport’s Bayfront parking plan still irks some business owners and visitors

July 14, 2025

By SHAYLA ESCUDERO/Lincoln Chronicle NEWPORT – The Bayfront is bustling during summer. As seafood processors operate heavy machinery, tourists weave through the sidewalk in droves and cars circle Bay Boulevard hunting for parking spaces. Bob Herich, a visitor from Ohio, squinted in the sun for over 10 minutes after scanning the parking QR code on his phone. He sat

Controversial southern Oregon transit director is working to save his job — and change the way Oregon votes

July 13, 2025

By NIGEL JAQUISS/ The Oregon Journalism Project A disputed result from the May election in Douglas County is sending ripples across the state as the chief executive officer of a little-known government agency refuses to accept or pay his agency’s share for an election whose outcome could cost him his job. That agency head, Ben Edtl, is a Tualatin-based

Highway 101 paving project south of Newport kicks into high gear

July 13, 2025

Night owls and early morning commuters entering or leaving Newport from the south could face delays beginning this week as a $4.84 million U.S. Highway 101 paving project shifts into gear Sunday nights through Friday mornings. Crews on the Oregon Department of Transportation project have already begun work on intersections and curbs between Southeast 40th and Southeast 123rd streets.