By CHERYL ROMANO/Lincoln Chronicle YACHATS — As America pauses this weekend to honor U.S. military members who died in service to their country, several Yachats traditions will help celebrate […]
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Lincoln County officials still not allowing commissioner into courthouse office, so now renting him work space instead
By SHAYLA ESCUDERO/Lincoln Chronicle Eight months after Lincoln County commissioner Casey Miller was accused of bullying and creating a toxic work environment and told not to work in the […]
Samaritan considers closing birthing center at its Lincoln City hospital as cost-cutting move
By KRISTINE deLEON/The Oregonian/OregonLive Samaritan Health Services’ maternity care services at its Lincoln City and Lebanon hospitals are on the chopping block. The Corvallis-based nonprofit health network is evaluating […]
Supporters of Newport private school press Lincoln County School District to back off revised athletic policy
By SHAYLA ESCUDERO/Lincoln Chronicle A large Newport Christian church with a growing private school is pressuring the Lincoln County School District to reverse a new policy that could restrict […]
County commission chair wants to discuss limiting public comment at meetings, drawing questions, pushback
By SHAYLA ESCUDERO/Lincoln Chronicle Lincoln County Commissioners are considering restricting public comment after a recent clash with county employees who aired their grievances at public meetings. Commissioners will discuss […]
Yachats Fire District’s 2025-26 budget includes money for 7th firefighter, funds for new equipment
By GARRET JAROS/Lincoln Chronicle YACHATS — The Yachats Rural Fire Protection District’s budget committee approved a 2025-26 budget Tuesday that includes more money for staffing and equipment. The […]
That ballot still on the kitchen table? Get it filled out and mailed or dropped off by Tuesday night
By QUINTON SMITH/Lincoln Chronicle Lincoln County voters are not showing much interest in returning their ballots. Yet. As of Thursday, just 18 percent of the 40,475 ballots sent to […]
After decades of planning and four years after Legislature’s allocation, East Lincoln breaks ground on fire/emergency center
By GARRET JAROS/Lincoln Chronicle EDDYVILLE – Persistence paid off in spades for the East Lincoln County Fire District this month as it broke ground on a long-awaited fire station. […]
Impending closure of Rite Aid in Newport, Lincoln City has Samaritan considering adding another pharmacy
By QUINTON SMITH/Lincoln Chronicle The imminent departure of two Rite Aid pharmacies in Newport and Lincoln City has added some urgency to potential plans by Samaritan Health Services to […]
Loss of beloved boat captain at sea has Newport Fishermen’s Wives helping family of one of their own
By SHAYLA ESCUDERO/Lincoln Chronicle NEWPORT — Inside the gazebo, dozens of framed photographs of fishermen stand shoulder to shoulder — faces smiling, catch in hand or holding loved ones […]