NEWPORT — The Nye Neighborhood Association and the Oregon Coast Council for the Arts are inviting residents, artists and business owners to forums Friday and Saturday, May 9-10 to weigh […]
Lincoln County chapter of Indivisible endorses 5 candidates in May election
To the editor: Indivisible Waves, a Lincoln County chapter of the national group, Indivisible, is endorsing five candidates running for various positions in the May 20 special election. These five […]
Lincoln County Democrats endorse candidates in six May 20 races
To the editor: The Lincoln County Democratic Central Committee has endorsed candidates in six non-partisan races in the May 20 special election, including candidates for positions with the Lincoln County […]
Every vote matters. Be sure to cast your ballot in May 20 election
To the editor: You may have heard that our Democracy is in crisis, in peril of falling. And it is. Trump’s constant attacks on voting rights, due process, free speech, […]
Voters in Central Oregon Coast Fire district will determine its direction and future with levy decision
By GARRET JAROS/Lincoln Chronicle WALDPORT – Six months ago voters overwhelmingly rejected a proposed tax increase to help cash-strapped Central Oregon Coast Fire & Rescue district make ends meet. […]
Lincoln County School District seeks renewal of $73 million bond in May election to repair buildings, build three auditoriums
By SHAYLA ESCUDERO/Lincoln Chronicle Voters this month will decide the fate of a $73 million bond that aims to repair and upgrade infrastructure in buildings across the Lincoln County […]
Lincoln County wraps up its second season of winter shelters for the homeless with 247 people served
By SHAYLA ESCUDERO/Lincoln Chronicle NEWPORT – The last night before Newport’s only shelter closed for the season, staff and volunteers looked at each other with tenderness. Spread out in […]
Back under city’s direction, Waldport Wednesday Market opens this week with 35 vendors, music and food trucks
By GARRET JAROS/Lincoln Chronicle WALDPORT – The wind still has a bit of a bite but the sun is back to making regular appearances, trees are leafing, flowers are […]
Oregon hospitals’ bleak financials leaves them vulnerable to tariffs, proposed Medicaid cuts
By AMELIA TEMPLETON/Oregon Public Broadcasting Two weeks ago, Providence chief executive officer Erik Wexler sent an email to the nonprofit health system’s staff describing a “perfect storm” threatening the organization’s […]
Annual Blessing of the Fleet activities begin at 9 a.m. Sunday along the Newport bayfront
By Oregon Coast TODAY A community ceremony honoring local fishermen and their families, the Blessing of the Fleet has been a Newport tradition since the 1950s. On Sunday, May […]