On eve of Salmon River Hatchery closure, ODFW employees pitch in to harvest last of the season’s fall Chinook

Nine ODFW employees and one volunteer spent last week harvesting the last of the fall Chinook salmon arriving at the Salmon River Hatchery, which closes Friday after 50 years of operation. The hatchery was the victim of agency budget cuts, high operating costs and disease problems due to rising water temperatures in the river.

Lincoln County sheriff’s and district attorney offices defend process leading to indictment of dead boy’s father

October 30, 2025

Food Share of Lincoln County and local pantries prepare for surge in demand when SNAP benefits end Saturday

October 30, 2025

New “Cosmography” at entrance to Lincoln Cultural Center honors the natural world, and the memory of its designer

October 30, 2025

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Father of 2-year-old Siletz boy who drowned last March indicted for second-degree child neglect

October 29, 2025

A massive search effort took place when Dane Paulsen went missing from his parents’ property along the Siletz River on March 1. Investigators later said the toddler appeared to have gone down a river bank and slipped into the water.

New owners of former LeRoy’s Blue Whale put business up for sale after six months of around-the-clock work

October 29, 2025

The Whales Tail Diner & Yachats Pirate Pub in Yachats – which in May replaced the popular and long enduring LeRoy’s Blue Whale – is up for sale.

Lincoln City father sentenced Tuesday to life in prison for death of his 15-month-old daughter

October 28, 2025

A Lincoln City man found guilty in September of murdering his 15-month-old daughter was sentenced Tuesday to life in prison with the possibility of parole after 25 years.

Oregon Coast CC announces plans to team with Yakona Nature Preserve to offer natural resources degree

October 28, 2025

Oregon Coast Community College plans to launch a natural resources program in partnership with Yakona Nature Preserve and pending several higher education approvals, intends to start taking students next fall.

Oregon Forestry Department and Newport Fire dedicate and then move into new, shared station Monday

October 27, 2025

Personnel from the Oregon Department of Forestry and Newport Fire Department on Monday celebrated the completion of a new fire station and offices on Northeast 73rd Street to be shared by the two departments.

To open a third seat, Lincoln County commissioner plans re-election run against newly appointed commissioner

October 27, 2025

Embattled first-term Lincoln County commissioner Casey Miller plans to run in the May 2026 primary for the seat held by commissioner Walter Chuck, who was appointed in February, instead of his own position. That would open a seat to a non-incumbent and potentially give Miller an ally on the three-member board.

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Two moderate earthquakes recorded Wednesday 280 miles west of Yachats

October 29, 2025

Two moderate earthquakes occurred early Wednesday roughly 280 miles west of Yachats along the active but not-so-dangerous Blanco fracture zone.

Police take Keizer teen into custody for Lincoln City shooting threat

October 27, 2025

Police have taken a 15-year-old Keizer boy into custody on accusations he made a mass shooting threat that shut down a Lincoln City concert in September.

Leaky roof closes Waldport museum and visitor center

October 27, 2025

The Alsea Bay Historic Interpretive Center & Museum in Waldport had to be closed Friday due to a leaky roof and will remain closed until it is fixed.

Skateboarder killed Tuesday trying to cross Highway 101 near Salishan

October 23, 2025

A Depoe Bay skateboarder was killed Tuesday, Oct. 21, when he was struck by a commercial truck as he attempted to cross U.S. Highway 101 just north of Salishan, Oregon State Police said Thursday.

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“The Subject was Roses” opens at Theatre West on Thursday for three weeks of performances

The new production from Lincoln City’s Theatre West, “The Subject was Roses,” opens on Thursday, Oct. 30.

Shakespeare’s comedy “Twelfth Night” begins a three-week run Friday at Newport PAC

The Newport Performing Arts Center will be filled with tales of mistaken identity, unrequited love and merry mischief when the Red Octopus Theatre Company presents a production of William Shakespeare’s timeless comedy “Twelfth Night,” opening Friday, Oct. 17 and running through Sunday, Nov. 2.

Coastal Events and Entertainment

Looking for something to do, some place to go, something to learn, something to enjoy? Inside this section are public events for the next seven days on the central Oregon coast as part of a partnership between the Lincoln Chronicle and Oregon Coast TODAY.

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5 Questions and a Secret

5 Questions and a Secret: Sandy Blackman is preserving the history of surfing on the central Oregon coast

Want to know something about surfing on the central Oregon coast? Sandy Blackman of Newport is the historian for everything surfing and also in 2022 started the Oregon Paddle Out to honor all Oregon surfers who have passed on.

A Picture Tells the Story

Lions, scarecrows and flying monkeys, oh my! for Halloween

Trick-or-treaters on Friday won’t have to follow the yellow brick road to step into the world of Oz, they just have to skip to Newport City Hall to find a building transformed into Munchkin Land and the Emerald City. The effort is part of the city’s Trick or Treat Ghost Walk on Friday, which involves City Hall, the 60+ Activity Center, and the Recreation and Aquatics centers. Click on the photo or headline for more details.

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Oregon Latino-owned businesses finding ways to help customers, employees feel safe with increased ICE presence

November 1, 2025

Latino-owned businesses throughout Oregon are experiencing increasing threats, declining customers and more fear in their communities because of immigration raids. In response, business owners are finding ways to make their customers and employees feel safe despite the growing presence of federal immigration agents in the state.

Oregon sees largest immigration raid Thursday in Woodburn with 30 detained, group says

October 31, 2025

Federal immigration agents detained at least 30 people headed to work Thursday morning in Woodburn — marking the largest immigration raid in Oregon since President Donald Trump took office in January, advocates say.

Trump administration blocked from cutting off SNAP benefits as two judges issue orders

October 31, 2025

A federal judge in Boston ruled Friday that the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s plan to pause a food assistance program for 42 million people was illegal — but gave the Trump administration until Monday to respond to her finding before she decides on a motion to force the benefits be paid despite the ongoing government shutdown.

Federal crowd control tactics scrutinized in second day of National Guard trial in Portland

October 30, 2025

Attorneys returned to court Thursday in Portland as U.S. District Court Judge Karin Immergut hears further arguments over the legality of domestic military deployment to Portland.

Oregon Gov. Kotek sends $5 million to food banks ahead of SNAP cutoff next week

October 29, 2025

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek on Wednesday declared a state of emergency over hunger and directed $5 million to food banks across the state, seeking to avert the impending November loss of food stamp benefits for hundreds of thousands of Oregonians under the federal government’s ongoing shutdown.

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Lincoln County Real Estate Sales

Want to know more about real estate sales in Lincoln County? What sold when, where and for how much? The Lincoln Chronicle is now offering weekly real estate sales data and brief stories based on all property sales in Lincoln County. This information is gathered from public, registered real estate sales records.

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