Animal experts euthanize badly wounded Newport sea lion

April 17, 2024

A badly wounded California sea lion that had spent more than two weeks on the special public docks on the Newport bayfront after a suspected shark attack was euthanized Friday. A decision was made to euthanize the male sea lion after Oregon Marine Mammal Stranding Network coordinator Jim Rice monitored the animal and noted changes in its appearance and behavior,

Retired wildlife trooper indicted for shooting Toledo neighbor’s two dogs

April 16, 2024

A retired Oregon State Police wildlife trooper has been indicted by a Lincoln County grand jury on six charges of animal abuse four months after he allegedly shot two of his neighbor’s German shepherds that had wandered onto his property on Bay Road near Toledo. Greg A. Torland, 65, of Toledo was secretly indicted by a grand jury April 9,

Five local fire districts win state grants for additional summer help

April 11, 2024

Five fire districts in Lincoln County were among the 191 fire agencies notified this week that they won grants to bring on additional firefighters or increase on-duty hours during the summer fire season The statewide grants totaled $6 million. Local districts receiving the grants were: Central Oregon Coast Fire & Rescue, $35,000; Yachats Rural Fire Protection District, $35,000; Seal Rock

Forum for Lincoln County candidates, measures is April 18

April 11, 2024

The five candidates for Lincoln County commissioner and two candidates for district attorney are scheduled to appear at a public forum Thursday, April 18 sponsored by the Lincoln County League of Women Voters. The forum will be at the Newport campus Oregon Coast Community College. Candidates will be available during a “meet and greet” at 6 p.m. with the forum

Yachats council to interview four council applicants Wednesday

April 10, 2024

YACHATS – The Yachats city council will interview four people – including a previously appointed council member — Wednesday who applied for a council vacancy with the upcoming resignation of Greg Scott. The meeting begins at 1 p.m. in the Civic Room of the Yachats Commons. The person chosen would serve the remainder of Scott’s term, which ends Dec. 31.

Political opinions? Explore yours, others at Sunday forum in Yachats

April 10, 2024

YACHATS — A community discussion about political opinions and beliefs entitled “Conversations Across Divides” is scheduled for 2-4 p.m. Sunday, April 14 in Room 8 of the Yachats Commons. The session is conducted by The Philosophical Forum, a local group that has been meeting for some 15 years to discuss a variety of ideas and stimulate discussion and thought. The

Coastal veterans group serving up fundraising dinner Saturday

April 8, 2024

A spaghetti dinner that helps military veterans is on the menu when the Newport Elks Lodge stages a fundraiser for the Oregon Coast Veterans Association from 5-7 p.m. Saturday, April 13. The dinner features an all-you-can-eat meal including spaghetti and meat sauce, green salad, bread sticks and dessert for $10. No reservations are needed. All proceeds benefit the OCVA’s activities

Newport names city manager finalists, schedules public meetings

April 7, 2024

The Newport city council as selected four finalists to possibly become its next city manager and has scheduled a public session with them Tuesday, April 16 at the Newport Performing Arts Center. The council is seeking a manager to replace Spencer Nebel, who has been city manager since 2013 and plans to retire in July. The finalists are: David Benson,

Port of Alsea board selects Ron Graves to transition into manager’s job

April 4, 2024

WALDPORT — The Port of Alsea board chose Ron Graves of Waldport as the probationary candidate to become port manager after interviewing three candidates Tuesday. Graves will start in mid-April and work three days a week during a six-month probationary period before taking over as port manager in the fall for Roxie Cuellar, who is retiring after nine years on

Tissot retiring from county historical society position on April 30

April 3, 2024

NEWPORT — After a 35-year career leading five museums in four states, Susan MG Tissot announced this week she is retiring as executive director of the Pacific Maritime Heritage Center and Lincoln County Historical Society. Tissot headed the Lincoln County Historical Society under a two-year contract, which ends April 30. Board chair Bud Shoemake said the board had hoped to