School board candidates are from different zones, but all Lincoln County voters get to decide who wins May 20

May 8, 2025

By SHAYLA ESCUDERO/Lincoln Chronicle Seven candidates are vying for four seats on the Lincoln County School District board up for election in the May 20 special election. The school board plays a role in shaping policies, approving budgets and other decisions that impact students, staff, and teachers. The four open positions are zone 1, which represents the north area

Newport fishing captain lost with vessel after it quickly sank Friday near Grays Harbor; three crew rescued

May 8, 2025

By Lincoln Chronicle NEWPORT – A fishing boat captain from Newport is missing at the entrance to Grays Harbor in southwest Washington and the Coast Guard has called off its search for him after his 68-foot vessel sank quickly Friday. The Coast Guard was able to rescue three crew members from the water. Missing is Jon Stevenson, 44, of

13 Lincoln County nonprofits receive grants from Siletz tribal fund

May 8, 2025

The Siletz Tribal Charitable Contribution Fund distributed $231,298 to 55 organizations on Friday, May 2 at its quarterly award ceremony. Second quarter grants went to 13 Lincoln County non-profits, including: Newport High School Grad Night Committee, $1,000; Parent committee of Siletz Tribal Head Start, $1,925; Agape Respite Care, Newport, $5,000; Alsea Valley Gleaners, $3,000; Altrusa International of Yaquina Bay,

Waldport council cancels its Thursday meeting after DA declines to prosecute former mayor for disorderly conduct

May 8, 2025

By GARRET JAROS/Lincoln Chronicle WALDPORT — The Waldport city council canceled its scheduled monthly meeting Thursday afternoon, saying it could not ensure the public’s “safety and security” after the Lincoln County district attorney dropped a disorderly conduct charge against former Waldport mayor Heide Lambert for her actions at an April meeting. “We have been informed by the district attorney

Want to help local kids appreciate Shakespeare? There’s a concert Tuesday for that

May 8, 2025

By Oregon Coast TODAY Pianist and composer Milo Graamans will play a special live benefit on Tuesday, May 13, at the Newport Performing Arts Center, with all proceeds benefitting Summer Shakespeare Camp for Lincoln County children. Graamans, a pianist, composer, singer-songwriter and freelance accompanist, will perform a varied collection of pieces, including original songs, renaissance music, classical and more.

‘Fire season is here,’ Gov. Kotek declares May Wildfire Awareness Month and state begins preparing

May 7, 2025

Gov. Tina Kotek, State Fire Marshal Mariana Ruiz-Temple, center, and Oregon Department of Forestry Deputy Director Kyle Williams speak at a wildfire briefing Wednesday in Salem. By ALEX BAUMHARDT/Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM — State fire experts are expecting an even more aggressive and difficult wildfire season this summer but said they are prepared and positioning themselves to respond quickly

Southwest Lincoln County Water PUD NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING May 20, 2025 10:15 am

May 7, 2025

PostponedSouthwest Lincoln County Water District NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING May 20, 2025 10:00 am

May 7, 2025

Former Oregon Secretary of State can practice law again; will pay a fine for ethical violations

May 7, 2025

By LAUREN DAKE/Oregon Public Broadcasting Former Oregon Secretary of State Shemia Fagan can once again practice law in the state of Oregon. The Oregon State Bar has reinstated Fagan’s law license, which comes on the heels of federal criminal investigators closing their case without filing any criminal charges against the former politician. Fagan became an inactive member of the bar by choice

Lincoln City police news release on commercial burglary arrests

May 7, 2025

In the early morning of April 30, 2025, Lincoln City Police Officers responded to a burglary alarm at Lee’s Chinese Restaurant. Upon arrival, Officers found the business had been broken into and the suspect(s) had fled. Officers found damage to equipment and property, as well as items stolen. Officers recovered evidence left by the suspect(s), and obtained video footage of