Lincoln County sheriff and some Oregon counterparts frustrated with communication from federal immigration agents

November 17, 2025

Lincoln County Sheriff Adam Shanks and some of his counterparts around Oregon are frustrated with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement tactics as federal agents ramp detentions of people suspected of violating immigration laws.

Is there a future for the massive but neglected Newport Shilo Inn? Property is back on the auction block this week

November 16, 2025

The parent company of the large but troubled Shilo Inn motel complex overlooking the ocean in Newport's Nye Beach neighborhood intends to sell the property at public auction this week.

Can Waldport mayor, council and city manager now work together? Chaotic and abruptly adjourned meeting indicates not

November 16, 2025

Any hope Waldport’s mayor and city council would mend fences and have a more amicable relationship following the failed recall effort by the mayor’s supporters were dashed during a chaotic and accusation-filled and abruptly-ended council meeting Thursday.

Lincoln County opens winter shelters in Newport and Lincoln City with 80 total beds for the homeless

November 16, 2025

Lincoln County has opened its two winter shelters for the unhoused -- one in Newport operating for the third year and the other in Lincoln City, which is opened after permit issues kept it closed last year.

Stolen trailer belonging to Newport Scout troop is recovered Friday — but all camping gear still missing

November 15, 2025

A trailer full of camping gear and other equipment belonging to Newport Boy Scout Troop 240 was stolen last week and then recovered Friday. But while the trailer is back, all the Scouts' gear is gone.

Rogue Ales abruptly closes its Newport operations and restaurants Friday; owes hundreds of thousands in rent and taxes

November 14, 2025

Rogue Ales & Spirits, which has seen its beer sales drop and owes hundreds of thousands of dollars in rent and back taxes, abruptly shut its massive Newport operations and all of its restaurants Friday, the Lincoln Chronicle has learned.

“My dad was picked up Sept. 17,” Newport girl tells packed council hearing on how immigration sweep has affected her family

November 13, 2025

“I’m here to represent my family,” Abril Aldama told the Newport city council Wednesday night during testimony opposing a possible immigration detention center at the city's airport. “No one deserves to go through what my family and I are going through right now.”

Yachats’ big, green trolley has arrived and ready to haul tourists and locals around town, to state parks and Cape Perpetua

November 13, 2025

The city of Yachats has taken possession of its $236,000 tourist trolley which is on display at city hall and will be the subject of a ribbon cutting ceremony and rides next week.

Children’s advocacy group serving Lincoln County says federal, state budget cuts could shut it down

November 13, 2025

Due to federal funding cuts that also reduced state support, the Court Appointed Special Advocates children’s welfare group that serves Lincoln and Benton counties has issued a call for donations and even gone so far as to set up their own GoFundMe account.

Yachats and Central Coast fire merger committee members urge operational agreement before possible consolidation

November 13, 2025

Just two meetings into discussing a possible merger or consolidation of the Yachats and Waldport fire districts some board members and one chief are chomping at the bit to get started while others are cautioning to hold the horses until more information is gathered.

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Lincoln County sheriff and some Oregon counterparts frustrated with communication from federal immigration agents

Is there a future for the massive but neglected Newport Shilo Inn? Property is back on the auction block this week

Can Waldport mayor, council and city manager now work together? Chaotic and abruptly adjourned meeting indicates not

Lincoln County opens winter shelters in Newport and Lincoln City with 80 total beds for the homeless

Stolen trailer belonging to Newport Scout troop is recovered Friday — but all camping gear still missing

Rogue Ales abruptly closes its Newport operations and restaurants Friday; owes hundreds of thousands in rent and taxes

“My dad was picked up Sept. 17,” Newport girl tells packed council hearing on how immigration sweep has affected her family

Yachats’ big, green trolley has arrived and ready to haul tourists and locals around town, to state parks and Cape Perpetua

Children’s advocacy group serving Lincoln County says federal, state budget cuts could shut it down

Yachats and Central Coast fire merger committee members urge operational agreement before possible consolidation

Letters from readers

There should not be an immigration detention center in Newport — or anywhere

Commissioner clarifies stance on Veterans Service levy on Nov. 4 ballot

Lincoln County ballot measure is a commitment to our veterans

Obituaries

Jon M. French of Waldport

Joe Chapman of Tenmile

Ruth R. Mock of Yachats — “Fiddlin Ruth”

Civic Calendar

Newport City Council work session and regular meeting

Southwest Lincoln Water People’s Utility District board

Yachats Planning Commission monthly workshop and meeting

Port of Newport Commission monthly meeting

Lincoln County Board of Commissioners

Yachats city council regular monthly meeting

Waldport city council special meeting and executive session

Oregon Coast Community College monthly board of directors meeting

Yachats Lions Club “Lunch Bunch” monthly luncheon

Port of Alsea monthly commission meeting

Public & Legal Notices

The Board of Directors of the Lincoln County School District, Public Hearing regarding Newport High School

The Board of Directors of the Lincoln County School District, Public Hearing regarding Waldport High School

The Board of Directors of the Lincoln County School District, Public Hearing regarding Toledo JR/SR High School