YACHATS — The city of Yachats is seeking applicants for a vacancy on the city council that was created with the June 13 resignation of Ann Stott. Applications to serve […]
Lincoln County’s jobless rate continues to drop, but still higher than Oregon’s
Lincoln County’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 4.6 percent in May, the Oregon Employment Department announced this week, down slightly from 4.9 percent in April. But the rate was essentially […]
Glastonbury Faire this weekend in Toledo brings back some of the excitement of the Renaissance era
By GRETCHEN AMMERMAN/Oregon Coast TODAY TOLEDO — Get acquainted with some of the more positive parts of the Renaissance era when the Glastonbury Faire brings sword fighting, corsets-clad bosoms […]
Kites will be filling the skies on the beach in Lincoln City this weekend
LINCOLN CITY — Immerse yourself in the world of professional kite flyers and enjoy fun activities, delicious food and captivating displays at Lincoln City’s Summer Kite Festival, held at […]
Abortion, transgender care bill that nearly torpedoed Oregon legislative session heads to governor
By JULIA SHUMWAY/Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM — The abortion and gender-affirming care bill that nearly torpedoed the Oregon legislative session is headed to Gov. Tina Kotek after a final intense […]
After decades of no self-service gasoline, Oregon Senate passes bill Wednesday to allow drivers a choice
By DIRK VANDERHART/Oregon Public Broadcasting SALEM — Oregonians, get pumped. If you’re so inclined. After more than seven decades of banning drivers from pumping their own gas, Oregon lawmakers on […]
Oregon lawmakers put more than $1 billion toward last-minute budget needs — including three Lincoln County projects
Oregon lawmakers on Tuesday added $1.1 billion in state funding to the end-of-session budget bill. By BEN BOTKIN/Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM — Oregon lawmakers on Tuesday tucked $1.1 billion into […]
Police ask for help identifying Heceta Head lighthouse vandals
Oregon State Police are seeking the public’s help to identify four people who vandalized portions of the historic Heceta Head lighthouse the night of Wednesday, June 14. The vandalism – […]
Survey focused on rural voices shows Oregonians worry about housing and homelessness
BY JULIA SHUMWAY/Oregon Capital Chronicle Oregonians in every county worry about a lack of affordable housing and rising levels of homelessness, and while many said they appreciate the state, […]
Heading to the valley this week? Highway 34 closed at Maltby Creek starting Friday
WALDPORT – The repair of a bridge 35 miles east of Waldport on Oregon Highway 34 will disrupt traffic between Philomath and the central Oregon coast much of this […]