Two moderate earthquakes recorded Wednesday 280 miles west of Yachats

October 29, 2025

Two moderate earthquakes occurred early Wednesday roughly 280 miles west of Yachats along the active but not-so-dangerous Blanco fracture zone.

New owners of former LeRoy’s Blue Whale put business up for sale after six months of around-the-clock work

October 29, 2025

The Whales Tail Diner & Yachats Pirate Pub in Yachats – which in May replaced the popular and long enduring LeRoy’s Blue Whale – is up for sale.

Full federal appeals court will rehear case over National Guard deployment to Portland

October 28, 2025

President Trump remains blocked from calling up the Oregon National Guard and deploying them to Portland, after a federal appeals court decided to rehear the case. In its decision Tuesday, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals also reversed its ruling from last week that sided with the Trump administration.

Commissioner clarifies stance on Veterans Service levy on Nov. 4 ballot

October 28, 2025

To the editor: I want to be clear: I fully support our Veterans Service Office and the veterans of Lincoln County. I have not engaged in any discussions that foreshadowed the removal of general funds to our Veterans Service Office office prior to the levy proposal. I’ve previously asked the Board to have detailed and open discussions about our overall

Lincoln City father sentenced Tuesday to life in prison for death of his 15-month-old daughter

October 28, 2025

A Lincoln City man found guilty in September of murdering his 15-month-old daughter was sentenced Tuesday to life in prison with the possibility of parole after 25 years.

Candlelight vigil Monday night in Toledo honors victims of domestic violence

October 28, 2025

Thirty-five people gathered at Toledo City Hall on Monday night for a special candlelight vigil for victims of domestic violence. The vigil included short remarks by Mayor Rod Cross, Lincoln County District Attorney Jenna Wallace and My Sister's Place director Amber Wischoff. Click on the photo or headline for more details.

Oregon, Washington join multi-state lawsuit asking Trump administration to fund SNAP during shutdown

October 28, 2025

Oregon and Washington joined a multi-state lawsuit on Tuesday seeking to force the Trump administration to continue funding the federal food assistance program as the government shutdown continues.

“The Subject was Roses” opens at Theatre West on Thursday for three weeks of performances

October 28, 2025

The new production from Lincoln City’s Theatre West, “The Subject was Roses,” opens on Thursday, Oct. 30.

Oregon Coast CC announces plans to team with Yakona Nature Preserve to offer natural resources degree

October 28, 2025

Oregon Coast Community College plans to launch a natural resources program in partnership with Yakona Nature Preserve and pending several higher education approvals, intends to start taking students next fall.

Oregon Forestry Department and Newport Fire dedicate and then move into new, shared station Monday

October 27, 2025

Personnel from the Oregon Department of Forestry and Newport Fire Department on Monday celebrated the completion of a new fire station and offices on Northeast 73rd Street to be shared by the two departments.