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Lincoln County unemployment rate is stuck at 4.7 percent

October 23, 2024
The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in Lincoln County stayed at 4.7 percent in September, the same as in August but still significantly higher than the Oregon or national rates, according to a report this week from the Oregon Employment Department. The county’s unemployment rate was also unchanged from the rate in July – but higher than the 4.2 percent from

Lincoln City police shoot, kill man during arrest attempt Saturday

October 19, 2024
LINCOLN CITY – Lincoln City police shot and killed a man shortly after 1 p.m. Saturday when officers went to a domestic disturbance call at a motel and the suspect reached for guns in his waistband, Oregon State Police said in a news release late Saturday. State police are taking the lead role in investigating the shooting that occurred at

Ukulele group donates defibrillators to city of Waldport, Cafe Chill, DaNoble House

October 17, 2024
WALDPORT — The Waldport Seashore Literacy ukulele group has donated three automated external defibrillators to the city of Waldport. The defibrillators, which cost $2,263 each, will be placed at city hall, library and the community center. The group plans to purchase more to place throughout the city using funds it collects from tips during performances. The musical group, which is

Cougar wandering Newport bayfront Thursday dies during capture attempt

October 17, 2024
On Friday, Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife officials issued a statement on the attempted cougar capture. You can read it here. NEWPORT — The cougar that caused consternation by wandering onto a Newport pier Thursday has died. Despite initial reports of a successful water rescue after the tranquilized big cat jumped off the dock next to the Embarcadero Resort,

ODOT warns campaigners to keep signs away from highways

October 17, 2024
When it comes to the seemingly ubiquitous political signs now dotting the pre-election landscape, there is definitely a right way and a wrong way to place them. The wrong way, according to state transportation officials, involves planting political signs in the state highway right-of-way. With the Nov. 5 general election approaching, campaign workers and volunteers are being reminded that the

$72,000 workforce grant will bring seafood training to five schools

October 17, 2024
Students at five coastal high schools will receive seafood-processing training this year thanks to a $72,000 grant awarded to the Oregon Coast Visitors Association from a state workforce development agency. The grant will benefit students hoping to get practical, hands-on skills in everything from learning how to properly fillet salmon to understanding the delicate processing of Dungeness crab, said Len

No injuries when delivery truck crashes into Yachats coffee shop

October 14, 2024
YACHATS – Oregon State Police cited the driver of a delivery truck early Friday after it left U.S. Highway 101 in downtown Yachats, traveled down a five-foot embankment and plowed into the corner of the Ona restaurant building housing the Dream Machine coffee shop. The truck knocked down several signs, damaged the corner of the building and the coffee

Florence teenager is 9th fatality on Highway 20 this year

October 14, 2024
TOLEDO – A teenager from Florence was killed and another one critically injured Friday, Oct. 11 when their truck overturned while trying to turn from U.S. Highway 20 into a side road just east of Toledo, Oregon State Police said Monday. Benito K. Esquivel Whitney of Florence died when the eastbound truck driven by Jacob J. Bartlett, 18, of Florence

Lincoln County health department announces flu shot clinics

October 11, 2024
Lincoln County Public Health has scheduled vaccine clinics throughout the county this month. No appointment is necessary, but people getting shots are asked to bring  insurance information or let clinicians know if you do not have insurance, health officials said. The health department said is it working to secure Covid-19 vaccines, which will be offered alongside flu vaccines once they

Samaritan Health offering four flu shot clinics this month

October 9, 2024
Samaritan Health Services is offering four flu shot clinics this month for Lincoln County children and adults. Appointments are not needed, and vaccinations will be given on a first come, first served basis while supplies last. Insurance will be billed. The clinics are: Friday, Oct. 11: A pediatrics-only flu shot clinic will take place from 8 a.m. to noon and
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