Coos Bay man pleads guilty to manslaughter for April crash that killed college softball player and coach

August 21, 2025

A Coos Bay man pleaded guilty to manslaughter this week in the drunk driving crash that killed a beloved softball coach and promising young Umpqua Community College student-athlete in April.

Gov. Tina Kotek making adjustments to ODOT funding legislation as special session nears next week

August 21, 2025

Gov. Tina Kotek is tweaking a proposal to raise billions in taxes for roads and bridge upkeep, a little more than a week before the bill’s fate is tested in a special legislative session.

Salishan Marketplace on Fridays and Saturdays has helped revitalize the businesses there

August 20, 2025

Art comes in every form at the Artisan Faire at Salishan Marketplace and each artist is a master of their craft. A small market with big offerings gives customers the opportunity to keep their money in the community and support creativity.

Surf City Classic car show this weekend is big, beautiful — and can be very loud

August 20, 2025

There are plenty of car shows on the central Oregon coast. But the Surf City Classic Car Show and Sound Off this weekend is a car show in stereo.

Beachcomber Days officer wins restraining order against Waldport city manager, prohibiting public statements

August 19, 2025

A Lincoln County circuit court judge has issued a restraining order against Waldport city manager Dann Cutter based on allegations of elder abuse leveled by Waldport Beachcomber Days secretary TiAnne Rios.

Siletz Valley School’s new superintendent and board scramble to address 10 areas of charter noncompliance

August 19, 2025

Siletz Valley School, a k-12 charter school, is out of compliance with a long list of requirements and may run afoul of state charter laws and requirements by the Lincoln County School District if it doesn't address them quickly.

Newport police arrest fourth man Monday believed to be the ringleader of Bayfront armed robbery Friday

August 19, 2025

Police on Monday arrested a fourth man believed to be the ringleader of the armed robbery of a Bayfront worker Friday who said he just wanted to buy a little marijuana.

Oregon, Washington governors say their states will not reverse sanctuary laws, despite federal threats

August 19, 2025

The governors of Oregon and Washington told federal officials Tuesday that their states will not abandon sanctuary laws in the face of threats by the Trump administration to pull funding or prosecute local officials.

Newport council poised to OK city center couplet project on Sept. 2

August 19, 2025

The Newport City Council is poised to adopt a major project intended to revitalize its city center and overhaul U.S. Highway 101 through the center of downtown.

With federal funds restored, Oregon reboots electric vehicle fast-charging program on major highways

August 19, 2025

Oregon is one of a few states set to receive its full allocation of promised federal funding to add dozens of public electric vehicle fast charging stations along major highways.