Performing Arts Center offering two operas and a theater performance on its big screen Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday

October 7, 2026

The Newport Performing Arts Center is keeping its main auditorium and screen busy this weekend and into next week by showing two performances of the Metropolitan Opera and one from the National Theater Live.

Annual Beach Bark fundraiser takes place in Lincoln City on Saturday, Oct. 10 for dogs and their people

October 6, 2026

The annual event will bring people, their dogs and plenty of community spirit to the beach for a fundraiser for the Beach Bark Fund, which helps provide emergency veterinary care for animals in need, including pets whose owners cannot afford an unexpected veterinary bill.

Newport celebrates art this Saturday with a citywide scavenger hunt

October 6, 2026

The event will include a self-guided hunt for some of the newest artistic additions in Newport, with cards available at several centers for participants to complete for a chance to win a grand prize that includes tickets to the Oregon Coast Aquarium and a Local Ocean gift certificate.

The Oregon Coast Jazz Party takes place this weekend in Newport, featuring top talent and a mix of performances

September 30, 2026

The performances, which start Friday, Oct. 2 and run through Sunday, Oct. 4, will include veteran performers and new faces with pianist Taylor Eigsti, bassist and vocalist Katie Thiroux, drummer Jeff Hamilton and Grammy-winning bassist John Clayton featured as prominent players as musicians mix it up

Newport Visual Arts Center offers workshops, after-school sessions, open studios starting Saturday

September 30, 2026

From turning garden-grown indigo into paint to using learning about gilding techniques, the Newport Visual Arts Center is offering a series of workshops and training sessions starting this Saturday, Oct. 4, and running into December.

Garlicpalooza takes over Toledo’s Memorial Field on Saturday, Sept. 26

September 22, 2026

The event, which was a big hit last year and is sponsored by Lincoln County School District's gardening program, will include a range of activities for both adults and kids, including garlic braiding, face painting, cupcake walk and a scarecrow building contest.

Lincoln City Fall Kite Festival takes place this Friday, Sept. 25 through Sunday, Sept. 27

September 22, 2026

The festival, which usually takes place at D River Wayside, has been moved this year to the Chinook Winds Casino Resort due to construction on the new Lincoln City Welcome Center.

Newport hosts annual Pride weekend starting Friday

September 16, 2026

The fifth annual Newport Oregon Pride takes place at a variety of venues this weekend, from Friday, Sept. 18, through Sunday, Sept. 20, and features activities and entertainment for everyone.

Oregon Coast Jazz Party bringing top names to Newport Oct. 2-4 to honor late director Ken Peploski

September 14, 2026

For more than two decades, some of the brightest names in jazz have converged on the central Oregon coast for a weekend built around one simple idea: put great musicians together and see what happens That tradition continues when the 22nd annual Oregon Coast Jazz Party returns to the Newport Performing Arts Center beginning Oct. 2-4.

Waldport’s Beach Bike & Blues Festival returns Saturday with same good vibes but new location

September 8, 2026

Waldport’s fifth annual Beach, Bike & Blues Festival returns Saturday, Sept. 12, moving from a May date and to a new home at Treasure Bay Resort for a day of family-friendly fun overlooking Alsea Bay. The festival brings together four blues acts alongside food and beverages, vendors, activities and plenty of opportunities to enjoy the waterfront setting.

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Performing Arts Center offering two operas and a theater performance on its big screen Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday

Annual Beach Bark fundraiser takes place in Lincoln City on Saturday, Oct. 10 for dogs and their people

Newport celebrates art this Saturday with a citywide scavenger hunt

The Oregon Coast Jazz Party takes place this weekend in Newport, featuring top talent and a mix of performances

Newport Visual Arts Center offers workshops, after-school sessions, open studios starting Saturday

Garlicpalooza takes over Toledo’s Memorial Field on Saturday, Sept. 26

Lincoln City Fall Kite Festival takes place this Friday, Sept. 25 through Sunday, Sept. 27

Newport hosts annual Pride weekend starting Friday

Oregon Coast Jazz Party bringing top names to Newport Oct. 2-4 to honor late director Ken Peploski

Waldport’s Beach Bike & Blues Festival returns Saturday with same good vibes but new location

Police/fire news

Coast Guard news release on rescue of injured rafter from Rogue River near North Bend

Oregon State Police news release on triple fatal in Coos County

Lane County Sheriff’s Office news release on lost mushroom hunters south of Yachats

Lincoln City Police Department news release on helping sheriff’s deputies with theft, burglary arrest

Public & Legal Notices

PUBLIC NOTICE: A regular meeting of the Board of Directors of Central Lincoln PUD will be held on Wednesday October 21, 2026

NOTICE OF THE CITY OF WALDPORT’S PROPOSED PUBLIC LAND USE HEARINGS

PUBLIC NOTICE: ADVERTISEMENT FOR PROPOSALS City Of Yachats, Lincoln County, OR

PUBLIC NOTICE: A regular meeting of the Board of Directors of Central Lincoln PUD will be held on Thursday, September 17

Obituaries

Keith A. Marquand of Waldport

Hugh McDonald “Don” Rackleff of Yachats

Alan D. Kay of Yachats

Upcoming Events

Central Oregon Coast Fire and Rescue monthly board meeting

Seal Rock Fire District monthly board meeting

Yachats “open mic” night

Newport City Council work session and regular meeting

Southwest Lincoln Water People’s Utility District board

Yachats city council regular monthly meeting

Port of Newport Commission monthly meeting

Lincoln County commission bi-monthly meeting

Yachats Rural Fire Protection District board

Yachats Public Works & Streets Commission