Changes have brown pelicans flying north along the Oregon coast earlier this year

April 4, 2026

Brown pelicans nest in the winter in Southern California and Mexico and thousands migrate north to spend the summer in the Northwest. Typically Lincoln County sees the first pelicans in early April and no large numbers until May and June. But this year, former U.S. Fish & Wildlife manager Roy W. Lowe of Waldport noted a number of pelicans on

Thousands line U.S. 101 in Lincoln County cities Saturday for “No Kings” rallies

March 28, 2026

Thousands of people lined the highway through Lincoln City, Newport and Yachats for two hours Saturday as part of worldwide "No Kings" rallies against President Donald Trump and his policies. Organized by a coalition of activist groups, it was the third such countrywide protest in the last 10 months but the first fueled by the latest issue – the war

“By-The-Wind-Sailors” come ashore by the millions on central coast beaches

March 14, 2026

Millions of jellyfish-like creatures have washed ashore on some of the central Oregon coast’s beaches. Velella velella, also known as “By-The-Wind-Sailors,” look like small blue jellyfish and land on beaches each winter because of strong winds. Click on the photo or headline for more information.

Dogs, guests and sheriff’s office celebrate new animal shelter in Waldport with ribbon cutting

March 5, 2026

With rain falling steadily and the occasional serenade of barking dogs, about 150 well-wishers gathered Thursday under tents to celebrate the official ribbon-cutting for the new Lincoln County animal shelter in Waldport. But, the multi-million dollar, nearly 5,000 square-foot building won't open to the public until sometime in April. Click on the photo or headline for more information.

Yachats party celebrates the official opening of long-awaited new library

March 1, 2026

The Yachats Public Library threw a party and everybody came! That’s how it seemed Saturday, when the newly-opened $1.35 million building on West Seventh Street had its official dedication before a standing-room-only crowd. Click on the photo or headline for more information.

Project manager, architect selected to develop Lincoln County Commons

February 23, 2026

Lincoln County has selected DPM Co. of West Linn to serve as project manager for redevelopment of the Lincoln County Commons. DPM Co. is now recruiting contractors to provide architectural, design and construction services to complete the project, which has been in the works for more than a decade. DPM expects the project will be completed by the end of

Tibetan monks spending 6 days in Yachats before ending tour in Newport

February 17, 2026

Tibetan Buddhist monks are bringing spirituality, sand mandalas and cultural presentations to Yachats this week as part of their three-week Oregon coast tour. Four monks from a monastery in India will be at Yachats Commons through Sunday before going to Newport. Click on the photo or headline for more information.

It’s a hectic week for florists as they prepare for crush of Valentine’s Day orders

February 12, 2026

Inside Newport Florist and Gift this week, Tarrah Richardson carefully arranges roses and greenery in a vase alongside her daughters, who cut and arrange their own bouquets for the deluge of Valentine's Day orders they expect Friday and Saturday. Click on the photo or headline for more information.

Breeding season for murres provides ample opportunity for bald eagles

February 6, 2026

Common murres were staging recently off Yaquina Head in three large rafts, providing a steady supply of food for bald eagles beginning to court and nest in the area. Bald eagle predation of murres on the nesting rocks at Yaquina Head is a common occurrence during the seabird breeding season from May through August. Click on the photo or headline for

Newport high/middle school students stage walkout Friday to protest ICE actions

January 30, 2026

About 150 Newport high and middle school students stood in the rain Friday, their cardboard signs soaked and ink-written messages running after they walked out of school during their lunch period in protest of Immigration and Customs Enforcement violence. Click on the photo or headline for more information.