YACHATS – The city of Yachats is looking for residents interested in filling a vacant city council seat as well as several open seats on four city committees. Civic-minded individuals […]
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Florence man killed Saturday night attempting to cross Highway 101
FLORENCE – A 40-year-old Florence man was killed Saturday night when he tried to cross U.S. Highway 101 a mile south of the city and was struck by an SUV, […]
State parks buys 32 acres in Beaver Creek natural area
The Oregon Parks & Recreation Commission voted last week to buy a 32-acre property to add to its Beaver Creek natural area in Brian Booth State Park north of […]
Lincoln County jobless rate rises to 4.8 percent in October
Led by the seasonal loss in tourist-related jobs, Lincoln County’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate inched up to 4.8 percent in October, nearly a full percentage point higher than the statewide […]
Oregon commercial Dungeness season delayed until at least Dec. 16
The Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife announced Wednesday that the state’s commercial Dungeness crab season will be delayed until at least Dec. 16 because of test results for meat […]
Body found Monday near Amanda Trail identified as Springfield man
YACHATS – The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office said Wednesday that a man found dead Monday afternoon on a gated access road to the Amanda Trail and Grotto just south of […]
Waldport council OKs vacating short section of street for new campground
WALDPORT – The Waldport city council has approved vacating a portion of Northwest John Way for a Corvallis-based developer who wants to build a “glamping” campground and mini putting golf […]
14 Waldport artists stage their first show and sale Saturday
WALDPORT — Just in time for holiday gifting, a collection of artists will offer their specialized wares from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, at the Waldport Community […]
Commissioners fix ordinance allowing deputies to cite long-term roadside campers
Lincoln County commissioners have fixed a hole in county ordinances to give law and code enforcement officials a way to help clear campers off county or any other public roads. […]
CoastBusters raises nearly $55,000 with its Newport, Florence walks
CoastBusters, a charitable organization dedicated to supporting breast cancer patients in Lincoln and Lane counties, raised nearly $55,000 during its annual CoastBusters Walks in Sept. 28 in Newport and Oct. […]