Bare cupboards, longer lines: Local food banks struggle to manage reduced supplies, rising demand

September 25, 2025

Food pantries in Lincoln County are struggling to meet demand from the poor -- especially the working poor and seniors -- as the Trump administration cuts federal food allotments and a wobbly economy pushes up grocery prices. As a direct result, local food banks are struggling.

Newport veterans and community rededicate memorial to 26 Lincoln County men lost in Vietnam War

September 24, 2025

Veterans advocate Tony Molina, city of Newport officials, veterans organizations and their families gathered Tuesday for a re-dedication ceremony of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial at Don and Ann Davis Park.

Lambert notifies city of Waldport, manager and council members she intends to sue for April 3 removal

September 23, 2025

Lawyers for Mayor Heide Lambert have notified Waldport officials she intends to sue the city, the city manager and individual city council members for her April 3 removal from office. She was reinstated eight weeks weeks later.

A rural Oregon town lost its maternity ward. As Trump’s Medicaid cuts loom, other hospitals may be next

September 23, 2025

Maternity wards in small, rural hospitals across Oregon -- including in Lincoln County -- are in danger of closing and offer a sobering glimpse of challenges many more families could face under changes to Medicaid made as part of President Donald Trump’s signature tax cuts and spending package, known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill.”

Why did the bear cross the road? Just to tour the shops in downtown Waldport apparently

September 22, 2025

Black bears have started prowling for food in forested neighborhoods as they start their fall feeding frenzy. But wandering around downtown Waldport? Apparently so, Gary LaRoche of Yachats discovered Monday.

Gomberg among 250 U.S. legislators who toured Israel on six-day trip sponsored by Israeli government

September 20, 2025

Rep. David Gomberg, D-Otis, and a Republican state representative from southern Oregon were among 250 U.S. legislators in Israel on a six-day trip sponsored by the Israeli government.

School district investigates teacher’s social media posts on Kirk’s death after GOP and parent complaints

September 19, 2025

A local Republican organization, parents and community members are pressuring the Lincoln County School District to discipline a Taft High School social studies teacher over an online comment made about the death of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk.

Port of Newport hopes terminal and dock projects send message that it’s once again open for business

September 18, 2025

By SHAYLA ESCUDERO/Lincoln Chronicle NEWPORT – At the docks of the Port of Newport, longshoremen carefully move crates plastered with the words “fragile” from a research vessel and onto trucks. Some men wear sweaters and shirts with the logo of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union. They laugh and joke as they haul boxes and stand in the shadow

Barrage of dramatic and important news helps illustrate the value of local, professional journalism

September 18, 2025

The work of Lincoln Chronicle's two reporters this week covering a barrage of dramatic and important news illustrates the value of local, professionally reported news -- and hopefully the community's desire to support those efforts.

ICE agents sweep up man in Newport Wednesday morning, sending fear through many of the community’s workers

September 17, 2025

Immigration enforcement agents took a man into custody outside a Newport motel Wednesday morning in a highly public arrest that sent fear through many workers who staff local lodging and restaurant jobs.

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Newport veterans and community rededicate memorial to 26 Lincoln County men lost in Vietnam War

Lambert notifies city of Waldport, manager and council members she intends to sue for April 3 removal

A rural Oregon town lost its maternity ward. As Trump’s Medicaid cuts loom, other hospitals may be next

Why did the bear cross the road? Just to tour the shops in downtown Waldport apparently

Gomberg among 250 U.S. legislators who toured Israel on six-day trip sponsored by Israeli government

School district investigates teacher’s social media posts on Kirk’s death after GOP and parent complaints

Port of Newport hopes terminal and dock projects send message that it’s once again open for business

Barrage of dramatic and important news helps illustrate the value of local, professional journalism

ICE agents sweep up man in Newport Wednesday morning, sending fear through many of the community’s workers

Letters from readers

Look at Medicare Advantage plans carefully before making a decision

Lincoln County has benefitted from Hall’s service for 20 years

Jacobi urges voters to not sign Hall recall petition

Obituaries

Marie Jones of Newport

Rebecca L. Bloch of Yachats

Sandra Lee Dunn of Yachats

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

Newport Planning Commission work session and regular meeting

City of Yachats Parks & Commons Commission

Yachats Big Band monthly concert

Yachats Rural Fire Protection District board

Yachats Planning Commission monthly workshop meeting

Yachats Public Works & Streets Commission

Lincoln County School District board of directors