By CONRAD WILSON/Oregon Public Broadcasting Vance Day, a former Marion County circuit court judge who drew controversy and a judicial rebuke for his stance on same-sex marriage, has joined the […]
Contract for new Yachats library trimmed to $1.36 million; teardown of old building could be March 6
By CHERYL ROMANO/YachatsNews YACHATS — The city of Yachats has a contract with Unitus Services of Vancouver, Wash. to rebuild the West Seventh Street library with demolition of the […]
Deputies arrest Waldport man after months of bias crimes against neighbors
WALDPORT – A 46-year-old Waldport man is in the Lincoln County jail on charges of intimidation, stalking and disorderly conduct after his arrest Wednesday following more than a year of […]
Man found dead last October in Depoe Bay harbor identified
DEPOE BAY – A man found dead in the Depoe Bay harbor last October has been identified as Duncan Grundman, 31, of Boulder, Colo., the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office announced […]
County commissioners OK $130,000 in grants to 12 organizations
Lincoln County commissioners have approved $130,000 in grants to 12 local governments or nonprofits as part of its community and economic development program. Applications and screening for the long-standing grant […]
After disagreements and delays, Lincoln County’s drug deflection program is now up and operating
By GARRET JAROS/YachatsNews NEWPORT – The county’s nascent program to deflect drug users from jail and court into treatment is off to a slow start but law enforcement officials […]
Four-day Seafood & Wine Festival will attract thousands of visitors to Newport this weekend
By Oregon Coast TODAY The Newport Seafood & Wine Festival, celebrating its 48th year beginning Thursday, attracts thousands of foodies and wine aficionados from throughout the Northwest. This year’s […]
Third Lincoln County summit in March will focus on coastal “blue economy”
The third annual Lincoln County economic summit in March will focus on the Oregon coast’s ocean-related economy The summit will be from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, March 13 […]
Governor, Legislature want to pause action on Oregon wildfire hazard map to quell public frustration
By ALEX BAUMHARDT/Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM — Amid mounting criticism from the public and lawmakers from both parties, Gov. Tina Kotek has paused any further agency action on the state’s […]
Waldport man jailed Sunday after 2-hour downtown standoff with police
WALDPORT – A 43-year-old Waldport man is in the Lincoln County jail following a more than two-hour standoff with police following a call to a suicide prevention hotline and report […]