Lincoln City tourism agency awards $76,511 in grants to six groups

June 29, 2025

LINCOLN CITY — The city’s tourism destination organization has awarded $76,511 to six organizations as part of its annual grants for tourism projects that emphasize stewardship, accessibility and inclusion. The 2025-2026 Community Partnership Fund repeats the theme of prioritizing projects that emphasize stewardship, accessibility and diversity. This year’s recipients are: Cascade Head Biosphere Collaborative received $21,385 to fund a series of

Want to teach others what you know? OCCC offering you that chance

June 29, 2025

If you’ve ever considered teaching a class based on a skill, favorite subject, passion, or hobby, now’s the perfect time to give it a shot. Oregon Coast Community College is seeking proposals for its fall Community Education classes from artists, tinkerers, and everyday experts eager to share what they love — with no teaching experience required. Selected classes will be

Unemployment rate in Lincoln County continued to rise in May

June 24, 2025

The unemployment rate in Lincoln County is continuing its slow, upward climb. The Oregon Employment Department said Tuesday that the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in the county was 5.3 percent in May, up from 5.2 percent in April. It was 5 percent in May 2024. Oregon’s statewide unemployment rate was 4.8 percent in May, and the national rate was 4.2

Lane County buying Florence property with plans to open opioid treatment center

June 20, 2025

FLORENCE — Lane County is looking to open a new clinic in Florence to help treat opioid addiction. The county wants to create a satellite of its treatment center in Eugene, which provides drug-assisted care using methadone or buprenorphine, two lower-risk opioids. According to the county, there are currently no methadone clinics on the Oregon coast between Seaside and Coos

Central Lincoln PUD raises electricity rates 5 percent in July

June 19, 2025

The board of the Central Lincoln People’s Utility District on Wednesday approved a 5 percent increase in its residential rates beginning July 1. Rate increases the past three years have been 3 percent. Customers will see the increase on their August bills, said customer and community services director Eric Chambers. Central Lincoln supplies electricity to much of four coastal

City council awards 3-year tourism marketing contract to Yachats chamber

June 19, 2025

YACHATS — The Yachats city council approved hundreds of thousands of dollars to promote tourism at its regularly scheduled meeting Wednesday. The city receives transient lodging taxes from motels and vacation rentals and is required by state law to fund tourism and tourism-related facilities with a portion of the proceeds. The city awarded two contracts to the Yachats Area Chamber

Waldport groups celebrate Pollinator Day Saturday at Seashore Garden

June 18, 2025

WALDPORT — Bees, butterflies, birds and bugs all help sustain the global food supply, and their roles will be explored from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 21 when the Waldport Library stages its Third Annual Pollinator Day at the Seashore Joy Garden. The free, all-ages event features exhibits, vendors and gardens, all celebrating the pollinators’ role in

Newport recreation center offers “Kittypalooza” Thursday for cat lovers

June 18, 2025

NEWPORT – Calling all cat enthusiasts — don’t miss this purrfect event. Newport Parks and Recreation is celebrating Adopt-a-Cat Month by holding a cat-themed exposition called Kittypalooza. The free, family friendly event will take place at the Newport Recreation Center from 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, June 26. Event highlights include: Local vendors featuring cat-themed gifts, gear, and art; A special talk

CoastBusters taking a fundraising break this year as it seeks nonprofit status

June 14, 2025

A volunteer group that for five years has raised funds in Lincoln and Lane counties for breast cancer research has gone on hiatus for the rest of the year. CoastBusters has raised more than $150,000 in walk-a-thons and other events in Newport and Florence. “This intentional break comes as the organization devotes its energy to finalizing incorporation and securing official

Lincoln City business owner sentenced to 41 years in prison for sex abuse

June 14, 2025

NEWPORT – The owner of two recreational businesses in Lincoln City and Pacific City was sentenced June 3 to 41 years in prison after being found guilty in May of sexually abusing a 12-year-old girl who volunteered at his businesses. Daniel Stuebgen, 54, and his ex-wife owned Green Acres Beach & Trail Rides in Pacific City and Happy Trails Feed