There are reasons gasoline prices are high in the Pacific Northwest, but relief could be on the way

September 21, 2025

Pacific Northwest drivers are paying some of the highest gasoline prices in the country this week. Washington state takes the No. 1 spot with an average of $4.66 per gallon of regular gas, according to the nonprofit American Automobile Association, better known as AAA. Oregon’s average is at $4.28, making it the fourth highest in the nation after Washington, California and

Yachats city council receives report on search for new water reservoir — it will be difficult and expensive

September 21, 2025

The Yachats city council was told last week that it would cost $3 million just to prepare a prospective site for a new water reservoir it hopes to build to replace an existing reservoir that could collapse in an earthquake.

Gomberg among 250 U.S. legislators who toured Israel on six-day trip sponsored by Israeli government

September 20, 2025

Rep. David Gomberg, D-Otis, and a Republican state representative from southern Oregon were among 250 U.S. legislators in Israel on a six-day trip sponsored by the Israeli government.

School district investigates teacher’s social media posts on Kirk’s death after GOP and parent complaints

September 19, 2025

A local Republican organization, parents and community members are pressuring the Lincoln County School District to discipline a Taft High School social studies teacher over an online comment made about the death of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk.

Beachcomber officer drops restraining order against Waldport city manager

September 19, 2025

An elder abuse restraining order granted to Waldport Beachcomber Days secretary TiAnne Rios over public comments made about her by Waldport city manager Dann Cutter was dismissed Wednesday in Lincoln County circuit court.

Port of Newport hopes terminal and dock projects send message that it’s once again open for business

September 18, 2025

By SHAYLA ESCUDERO/Lincoln Chronicle NEWPORT – At the docks of the Port of Newport, longshoremen carefully move crates plastered with the words “fragile” from a research vessel and onto trucks. Some men wear sweaters and shirts with the logo of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union. They laugh and joke as they haul boxes and stand in the shadow

Barrage of dramatic and important news helps illustrate the value of local, professional journalism

September 18, 2025

The work of Lincoln Chronicle's two reporters this week covering a barrage of dramatic and important news illustrates the value of local, professionally reported news -- and hopefully the community's desire to support those efforts.

Newport police arrest Montana man for secretly recording motel guests

September 18, 2025

Police arrested a 38-year-old Billings, Mont. man this week on four charges of burglary and invasion of privacy after he was recorded on a motel’s security cameras sticking a small camera under room doors of guests.

Any Oregonian who wants Covid-19 vaccine can get it, Gov. Kotek and state agencies say

September 18, 2025

All Oregonians seeking the COVID-19 vaccine can receive it without concerns about cost or liability for nurses, pharmacists or doctors administering the vaccine under highly-anticipated guidance Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek and five state agencies issued on Wednesday.

Lincoln City’s fall kite festival flies for 45th year this weekend with special night performance Friday

September 18, 2025

Organizers had a bright idea to enhance the Lincoln City Fall Kite Festival, returning to the beach for its 45th year Friday through Sunday. This year, the festival debuts a new program -- the Night Fly.