By Oregon Coast TODAY Lincoln City’s Community Days is celebrating its 66th year, offering eight days packed with fun, friendship and fundraising. Running from Friday, April 18, through Saturday, […]
Proposal to impose penalties on private utilities delaying wildfire lawsuits quietly moves forward in Oregon Legislature
By ALEX BAUMHARDT/Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM — Fred Cuozzo barely made it out of the South Obenchain Fire that burned through his home, barn, pumphouse and garage in Eagle […]
Lincoln County schools work to bring farm-fresh food to cafeterias, but federal cuts jeopardize the program
By SHAYLA ESCUDERO/Lincoln Chronicle When the lunch bell rings, students eagerly scramble to Newport Middle School’s cafeteria and line up, plates in hand. There are the usual options – […]
Oregon lawmakers move closer to prohibiting student cellphones in schools statewide
By NATALIE PATE/Oregon Public Broadcasting SALEM — Oregon students may soon be prevented from using cellphones and other personal electronic devices at school. Oregon House Bill 2251, which House representatives […]
Bill moving through Oregon Legislature would expand water use exemptions for small farmers
By NATHAN WILK/KLCC News More small farms in Oregon could operate without water rights under a bill moving forward in the Oregon Legislature. Farmers currently need a water right to […]
Oregon Legislature takes up bill — against high tech objections — that would funnel millions to news organizations
By CARLOS FUENTES/The Oregonian/OregonLive SALEM — Oregon’s faltering journalism landscape could receive a significant boost if lawmakers approve a bill to require big tech companies including Google and Meta to pay money […]
Yachats Fire board will wait for interviews, outside report before deciding what to do with ambulance service
By GARRET JAROS/Lincoln Chronicle YACHATS – The Yachats Rural Fire Protection District board will hold off seeking legal advice regarding its ambulance options in south Lincoln County until after it […]
Governor, congressional delegation urge feds to declare disaster for Oregon coast salmon fisheries
By ALEX BAUMHARDT/Oregon Capital Chronicle For the seventh time in less than a decade, Oregon’s commercial fishermen, governor and congressional delegation are asking for federal aid to soften the […]
5 Questions and a Secret: Waldport tax volunteer celebrates 30th year just as deadline arrives
By KATHLEEN O’CONNOR/Lincoln Chronicle Volunteering, learning something new, making time to do something fun are some proven ways to have a successful post-retirement life and Barbara Kuehlwein has embraced […]
Passing COCF&R levy would continue major savings on capital projects
To the editor: I’ve proudly served with Central Coast Fire & Rescue since 2019 first as a volunteer and now as staff. I’ve lived in this community since 1992 and […]