NEWPORT – What’s in a name change? Not much, apparently. Samaritan Health Services on Tuesday officially dropped “Urgent Care” from its walk-in clinics in Newport, Lincoln City and across its […]
News Briefs
Local Democrats elect new officers for two-year terms
The Lincoln County Democratic party has elected a slate of four new officers to serve two-year terms. New officers are Mary Infante as chair, Kelly Greer as vice chair, Christine […]
Siletz School’s culinary instructor wins group’s teacher of year award
SILETZ — Siletz Valley School culinary director Patrick Clarke has been named the Small School Association’s 2025 teacher of the year. Clarke is at the forefront of a program that […]
Olalla Reservoir closes Tuesday so G-P can thin surrounding forest
TOLEDO — The popular Olalla Reservoir will be closed to the public for six months beginning Tuesday, April 1 for forest management activities. The site, owned by Georgia-Pacific, is usually […]
Yachats Ladies Club’s spring bazaar is Saturday, Sunday
YACHATS — The Yachats Ladies Club Spring Bazaar and Bake Sale will fill the group’s clubhouse at 286 W. Third St. with a wealth of handmade items and tasty treats […]
Saturday’s Unexpected Elephant sale benefits nonprofit resource agency
WALDPORT — Bargain-hunters can find furniture, artwork, tabletop goods, décor items and much more at Saturday’s Unexpected Elephant resale event. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., pre-owned items are up […]
Rep. Hoyle’s staff set end-of-month meetings for in-person help
NEWPORT – Staff from the office of Rep. Val Hoyle, D-Ore. have begun regular once-a-month sessions for Lincoln County residents to get in-person help on issues with federal agencies. Hoyle’s […]
Lincoln County unemployment rate increases to 4.9 percent
Lincoln County’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased slightly to 4.9 percent in January, the Oregon Employment Department has announced, up from 4.8 percent in December. The county’s unemployment rate a […]
Waldport chamber moves Beach, Bike & Blues event up one week in September
WALDPORT – After moving its Beach Bike & Blues festival from May to September this year, the Waldport Chamber of Commerce has again tweaked the event’s date by a week. […]
State commission ends official restrictions on Siletz Tribe’s hunting, fishing rights
The Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission on Friday rescinded a 45-year-old agreement between the state of Oregon and the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, the last remaining step to remove […]