Marion County seeks support from local governments in asking federal judge to clarify Oregon’s sanctuary law

September 14, 2025

Marion County is asking for the support of other local governments as it seeks to clarify its obligations under Oregon’s sanctuary law.

Newport educator is named a regional teacher of the year

September 14, 2025

Kacey Baxter, a special education teacher at Newport Middle School, has been named a regional winner in the Oregon teacher of the year competition.

Waldport council does its business after monthly meeting draws parade of critics — and some responses

September 14, 2025

The Waldport city council listened to a parade of critics and questions -- and answering some -- during its monthy meeting last week, then heard an update on its annual audits, Southworth Park projects and other, more routine business.

Have thoughts on Yachats’ July 4 fireworks? City and chamber seeking opinions — and potential alternatives

September 14, 2025

After years of complaints, the city of Yachats and the Yachats Chamber of Commerce are distributing a survey asking if their July 4 fireworks show should be replaced with something less disturbing/

Trump administration makes widespread funding cuts to disability programs across Oregon

September 13, 2025

The U.S. Department of Education is ending grants to programs across Oregon that support students with disabilities, citing practices related to diversity, equity and inclusion. The cuts could make it harder for disabled students and their families to access help, especially in some of Oregon’s poorest rural communities.

Family’s “project of love” rapidly taking shape in downtown Waldport; hopes to partially open in late fall

September 11, 2025

Livesay Development Group of Corvallis is transforming the long-vacant site of the former Waldport Middle School in downtown Waldport into a “glamping” – that’s glamourous camping – style resort that will offer an 18-hole Bonsai golf course, geodesic domes and two open-air pavilions.

Community college officials and supporters break ground Thursday on 22,000 square foot trades education center

September 11, 2025

Construction ceremoniously commenced Thursday on Oregon Coast Community College’s 22,000-square-foot trades center building – a milestone for a hub aimed to train students in carpentry, construction, maritime technology and aquaculture.

As it warned a year ago, ODFW begins closure of 50-year-old Salmon River Hatchery in Lincoln County

September 11, 2025

The Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife announced this week is would begin the closure of its 50-year-old Salmon River Hatchery near Otis in north Lincoln County, citing the high cost of operating it and increasing water issues.

School district schedules meetings on auditorium construction projects

September 11, 2025

The Lincoln County School District is seeking comments from the public as it begins to refine plans for new auditoriums at three high schools.

The Oregon Senate’s top 3 Democrats received bomb threats Thursday, the day after Kirk assassination

September 11, 2025

By DIRK VANDERHART/Oregon Public Broadcasting Three senior Democrats in the Oregon state Senate received emailed threats Thursday morning – false claims that bombs were lodged in their home mailboxes. Among those to receive the phony threats were Senate President Rob Wagner, D-Lake Oswego, and Senate Majority Leader Kayse Jama, D-Portland. According to the Oregonian/OregonLive, which first reported on the threats,