By QUINTON SMITH/Lincoln Chronicle The basic premise of Lincoln Chronicle — its reporters, freelance writers, news partners, editor and board — is that professionally-reported local news is an important, […]
Widow of man killed at Lincoln City inn files $20 million lawsuit against attacker, father, motel and its managers
By QUINTON SMITH/Lincoln Chronicle The widow of a tourist beaten to death outside a Lincoln City motel in May 2024 has filed a $20 million lawsuit against the man […]
Siletz Valley School in upheaval again over leadership, budget cuts, board issues and communication with community
By SHAYLA ESCUDERO/Lincoln Chronicle SILETZ – Twenty-three graduates at Siletz Valley Schools received their diplomas in the hot Saturday sun, some adorned with eagle feathers, beads and cedar-woven graduation […]
Trump upends historic Columbia River deal between U.S. government, tribes, Northwest states
By ALEX BAUMHARDT/Oregon Capital Chronicle An historic deal made two years ago between the U.S. government, four tribes, Northwest states and environmentalists to put legal battles aside and invest in […]
Samaritan Health Services calls off merger with Stayton-based Santiam Hospital and Clinics
By MIKE FRANCIS/The Lund Report One year ago the leaders of two small Oregon hospital systems said they needed to join forces to withstand the pressures that are building on hospitals nationwide, especially […]
Oregon legislators pass scaled back bill granting striking workers unemployment checks
By DIRK VANDERHART/Oregon Public Broadcasting SALEM — A bill that would grant striking workers weekly unemployment checks is moving forward once again in the Oregon Legislature, two days after a surprising […]
Yachats Lions Club awards $45,200 to 17 organizations, programs and graduates
YACHATS – The Yachats Lions Club awarded $45,200 to 14 local organizations, three Lions Club programs and resumed giving scholarships during its annual community ceremony and dinner Tuesday night. The […]
Lincoln County school board approves $180 million budget for new fiscal year
The Lincoln County School District’s board has approved a $180 million budget for 2025-26. In the coming fiscal year, the school expects a $2.8 million deficit from declining enrollment. The […]
Oregon lawmakers weigh increased oversight of state’s embattled transportation department
By SHAANTH NANGUNERI/Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM — A powerful committee tasked with creating the Legislature’s newest attempt at a transportation investment package faced growing calls Tuesday to hold Oregon’s imperiled […]
Poet-author, artist and publisher combine to create book to be celebrated Saturday at gallery opening
By Oregon Coast TODAY It’s no secret that writers and visual artists are mostly solitary creatures when they work, but when they work together, it can create magic, as […]