By ALEX BAUMHARDT/Oregon Capital Chronicle Oregonians who lost their homes in the 2020 Labor Day fires — including the nearly 300 in Otis in north Lincoln County — will […]
Farmer’s markets open Wednesday in Waldport and Sunday in Yachats
It’s the week before Mother’s Day, so that means it is official farmer’s market season in Waldport and Yachats. The Waldport Wednesday Market launches its 2022 season on Wednesday, May […]
Former health department director endorses Jacobson for county commissioner
To the editor: I am supporting the re-election of Kaety Jacobson for Lincoln County commissioner in the May 17 primary election. While I was the health department director for Lincoln […]
Former Airbnb executive running for Congress won’t get my vote
To the editor: In the midst of a housing crisis on the Oregon coast, short-term vacation rentals have made it even harder for families here to afford housing. Ironically, a […]
Crowded races for two Lincoln County commission races highlight local ballot, candidates respond to YachatsNews’ questions
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com Trying to become a Lincoln County commissioner is becoming more popular — but don’t expect two races in the May 17 primary election to determine an […]
Candidates for Oregon governor address key state issues in unique presentation by media organizations
Every candidate running for governor was invited to address 15 questions. More than two-thirds responded. By LES ZAITZ/Oregon Capital Chronicle Nearly three dozen candidates for governor are vying for their […]
Oregon State Police/Newport activity log April 21-May 2
OREGON STATE POLICE DAILY MEDIA/DESK LOG SP22093966 04/21/2022 13:46 Officer #44704 KATSIKIS, KELLY Citation – Crime Location 101, Mile post 114 114 NB, LINCOLN CITY, LINCOLN OR USA Narrative Summary A person stopped for […]
OSU study: Bird population declines in eastern Canada due to timber harvests, management
By OSU News Service CORVALLIS – Bird species that live in wooded areas are under stress from human-caused changes to forest composition, according to new research led by Oregon State […]
Counties say they will appeal Wednesday ruling overturning $1.1 billion verdict against state over management of forests
By TED SICKINGER/The Oregonian/OregonLive The Oregon Court of Appeals on Wednesday erased a $1.1. billion verdict against the state over its management of state forests, determining the Department of Forestry and […]
Lincoln City police identify man found dead on beach April 7
News Release from Lincoln City Police Posted on FlashAlert: April 27th, 2022 4:33 PM Lincoln City Police detectives have identified the deceased man whose body was found on the beach […]