Special glass float drop this weekend honors Siletz tribe’s federal recognition

November 13, 2025

Of the nearly 1,000 glass floats hidden on Lincoln City beaches this year, 50 will hold a special meaning for the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians.

Toledo mayor cited for harassment after accusation he slapped student

November 12, 2025

Toledo Mayor Rod Cross is scheduled to be arraigned Monday in Lincoln County circuit court stemming from his arrest for allegedly slapping a student at Toledo Junior/Senior High School last month.

Siletz Tribe releases $280,000 to help members, agencies with food supplies

November 6, 2025

The Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians declared a state of emergency this week and allocated $200,000 to tribal members and $80,000 to food banks to address supply shortages in the wake of disruptions to federal assistance programs.

Juvenile humpback whale washes ashore near Neskowin

November 6, 2025

A young humpback whale that washed ashore in Neskowin this week likely died from starvation, according to marine biologist Carrie Newell of Depoe Bay, who shared details in Facebook posts.

County awards $47,500 to food pantries as part of annual allocation program

November 5, 2025

Just in time for the federal government shutdown and cuts in food stamp benefits, Lincoln County has awarded $47,500 in grants to seven food pantries.

Charter boat sinks in Depoe Bay harbor

November 3, 2025

A charter boat used for whale watching excursions sank overnight Monday while tied off at the dock in Depoe Bay harbor.

October wetter than average, but year’s rain totals still below average

November 2, 2025

It rained a bit more than average on the central Oregon coast in October, but the rain gauges need a lot more the last two months of the year to get to average, according to Yachats-area weather watchers.

Want to paint something big? Arts groups seeking mural designs

November 2, 2025

The city of Newport and the Oregon Coast Council for the Arts are inviting local artists to submit designs for a new series of panels to be installed on the U.S. Coast Guard complex wall at 250-300 S.W. Bay Blvd.

Newport closes portions of road near Big Creek Dam

November 2, 2025

Portions of Big Creek Road washed away during last week's rainstorm, prompting the city of Newport to close the road that leads to its water reservoir to close indefinitely.

Former county administrator hired for six months in Milton-Freewater

November 2, 2025

Former Lincoln County administrator Tim Johnson was appointed last week as the interim city manager of Milton-Freewater, a northeast Oregon city of 6,500 eight miles south of Walla Walla, Wash.