The Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport will host its annual Marine Science Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 10. The free event will be held virtually […]
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COVID-19 outbreak in Lincoln County Jail spreads to two more inmates and two staff
A COVID-19 outbreak at the Lincoln County Jail discovered Saturday has spread to two more inmates and two jail staff, the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office said Thursday. Six inmates in […]
Lincoln County’s unemployment rate drops slightly to 8 percent in February
Lincoln County had an unemployment rate of 8 percent in February, down slightly from the 8.5 percent rate in January, the Oregon Employment Department said Tuesday Still, because of restrictions […]
Yachats Ladies Club offering crafts — and all kinds of goodies — this Saturday and next
In the market for hand-knitted hats, scarves, shawls and even doggie coats? How about whole pies, cookies and other goodies? There will be lots to buy — and all for […]
Samaritan seeks hospice volunteers for several rural areas of Lincoln County
Samaritan Evergreen Hospice in Lincoln County is seeking volunteers to provide end-of-life support to patients and their families. Hospice volunteers often help when a caregiver — often family or friends […]
Waldport man pleads guilty to kidnapping, sentenced to 12 years in prison
A 56-year-old Waldport man arrested 10 months ago on kidnapping and other charges after a two-week search by Lincoln County Sheriff’s deputies has been sentenced to nearly 12 years in […]
Oregon governor moves up vaccination eligibility two weeks, as supplies increase and counties deliver more shots
By the SALEM STATESMAN-JOURNAL Oregon’s vaccine rollout will move forward with an accelerated timeline statewide. Gov. Kate Brown announced Friday that, in light of increasing vaccine supplies from the federal government and […]
Seal Rock businessman faces five charges after suspected DUII wreck and incident at hospital
Oregon State Police arrested the co-owner of a large Seal Rock commercial building and convenience market on accusations of aggravated harassment, assault and recklessly endangering another person after being charged […]
Investigators still sorting tips on young girl found dead along Highway 18 in Lincoln County
By Noelle Crombie | The Oregonian/OregonLive Oregon State Police investigators have combed through 180 tips so far in their effort to identify the remains of a young girl found in December in the […]
U.S. Highway 101 fully reopens south of Yachats after repairs finished Wednesday
A contractor has finished work in repairing a small portion of U.S. Highway 101 at Brays Point, six miles south of Yachats, and both lanes of the road are open […]