Skateboarder killed Tuesday trying to cross Highway 101 near Salishan

October 23, 2025

A Depoe Bay skateboarder was killed Tuesday, Oct. 21, when he was struck by a commercial truck as he attempted to cross U.S. Highway 101 just north of Salishan, Oregon State Police said Thursday.

Lincoln County ballot measure is a commitment to our veterans

October 23, 2025

To the editor: Our Lincoln County November special election ballot contains just one item — Measure 21-235 that asks all of us to examine our commitment to the veterans among our neighbors whose service has helped our country to remain safe. There are over 5,200 veterans in Lincoln County, many of whom rely on the Veterans Service Office for access

Batten down the hatches for the first big storm of the season

October 23, 2025

Get ready for inches of rain and some high winds through the weekend as the first big storm of the fall hits the central Oregon coast beginning Thursday night.

Proposed Oregon ballot measure would make it easier for cities and counties to sweep homeless camps

October 23, 2025

An Oregon business lobbying group has filed a prospective ballot measure that would ask voters to give cities more authority to enforce anti-camping laws. It’s the latest salvo in an ongoing tug-of-war over how the state polices unsheltered homelessness.

Oregon attorney general asks federal judge to dismiss Marion County’s immigration records lawsuit

October 22, 2025

The state of Oregon is asking a federal judge to dismiss a Marion County lawsuit over immigration records, saying state law is clear that the county can’t share information about men on parole for local crimes with federal immigration authorities.

Less acreage burned in Oregon’s 2025 wildfire season, but more homes lost and more ignited by humans

October 22, 2025

Oregon’s statewide 2025 fire season officially wrapped Friday with significantly fewer acres burned at a lower cost to the state than in previous years. But fires this year got much closer to communities, state fire officials said, burning 200 homes and structures.

Yachats council wants shorter and quieter July 4 fireworks display, with better enforcement of illegal fireworks

October 22, 2025

After an extended discussion last week about Yachats' July 4 fireworks show, the city council wants to transition to a shorter display with quieter fireworks, add more afternoon events and crack down on illegal fireworks.

Major ocean heat wave has formed in the Pacific but so far has spared waters off Oregon and Washington coasts

October 22, 2025

A massive heat wave is hitting the Pacific Ocean from Alaska to California but appears to be sparing waters off the coasts of Oregon and Washington.

Taft High teacher back in the classroom after district investigation of social media comments on Charlie Kirk’s death

October 21, 2025

The Taft High School teacher placed on administrative leave for his comments about the death of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk is back in the classroom following a four-week long investigation by the school district.

Pacific Coast Wind Ensemble performs Halloween concert Saturday in Yachats

October 21, 2025

Kids in costumes will have a chance to show off their Halloween garb Saturday, Oct. 25, when the Pacific Coast Wind Ensemble presents its annual Halloween concert at the Yachats Commons.