Lambert notifies city of Waldport, manager and council members she intends to sue for April 3 removal

September 23, 2025

Lawyers for Mayor Heide Lambert have notified Waldport officials she intends to sue the city, the city manager and individual city council members for her April 3 removal from office. She was reinstated eight weeks weeks later.

A rural Oregon town lost its maternity ward. As Trump’s Medicaid cuts loom, other hospitals may be next

September 23, 2025

Maternity wards in small, rural hospitals across Oregon -- including in Lincoln County -- are in danger of closing and offer a sobering glimpse of challenges many more families could face under changes to Medicaid made as part of President Donald Trump’s signature tax cuts and spending package, known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill.”

Threatened as an endangered species, snowy plovers on Lincoln County beaches struggled to fledge this year

September 23, 2025

Of the 45 snowy plover nests found on Lincoln County beaches this summer only four fledged chicks made it out and onto their own, one of the lowest counts in years for the endangered shorebirds.

Why did the bear cross the road? Just to tour the shops in downtown Waldport apparently

September 22, 2025

Black bears have started prowling for food in forested neighborhoods as they start their fall feeding frenzy. But wandering around downtown Waldport? Apparently so, Gary LaRoche of Yachats discovered Monday.

Yachats city council receives report on search for new water reservoir — it will be difficult and expensive

September 21, 2025

The Yachats city council was told last week that it would cost $3 million just to prepare a prospective site for a new water reservoir it hopes to build to replace an existing reservoir that could collapse in an earthquake.

Gomberg among 250 U.S. legislators who toured Israel on six-day trip sponsored by Israeli government

September 20, 2025

Rep. David Gomberg, D-Otis, and a Republican state representative from southern Oregon were among 250 U.S. legislators in Israel on a six-day trip sponsored by the Israeli government.

School district investigates teacher’s social media posts on Kirk’s death after GOP and parent complaints

September 19, 2025

A local Republican organization, parents and community members are pressuring the Lincoln County School District to discipline a Taft High School social studies teacher over an online comment made about the death of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk.

Port of Newport hopes terminal and dock projects send message that it’s once again open for business

September 18, 2025

By SHAYLA ESCUDERO/Lincoln Chronicle NEWPORT – At the docks of the Port of Newport, longshoremen carefully move crates plastered with the words “fragile” from a research vessel and onto trucks. Some men wear sweaters and shirts with the logo of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union. They laugh and joke as they haul boxes and stand in the shadow

Barrage of dramatic and important news helps illustrate the value of local, professional journalism

September 18, 2025

The work of Lincoln Chronicle's two reporters this week covering a barrage of dramatic and important news illustrates the value of local, professionally reported news -- and hopefully the community's desire to support those efforts.

ICE agents sweep up man in Newport Wednesday morning, sending fear through many of the community’s workers

September 17, 2025

Immigration enforcement agents took a man into custody outside a Newport motel Wednesday morning in a highly public arrest that sent fear through many workers who staff local lodging and restaurant jobs.

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Lambert notifies city of Waldport, manager and council members she intends to sue for April 3 removal

A rural Oregon town lost its maternity ward. As Trump’s Medicaid cuts loom, other hospitals may be next

Threatened as an endangered species, snowy plovers on Lincoln County beaches struggled to fledge this year

Why did the bear cross the road? Just to tour the shops in downtown Waldport apparently

Yachats city council receives report on search for new water reservoir — it will be difficult and expensive

Gomberg among 250 U.S. legislators who toured Israel on six-day trip sponsored by Israeli government

School district investigates teacher’s social media posts on Kirk’s death after GOP and parent complaints

Port of Newport hopes terminal and dock projects send message that it’s once again open for business

Barrage of dramatic and important news helps illustrate the value of local, professional journalism

ICE agents sweep up man in Newport Wednesday morning, sending fear through many of the community’s workers

Letters from readers

Lincoln County ballot measure is a commitment to our veterans

$25,000 grant will help View the Future’s community conversations

Look at Medicare Advantage plans carefully before making a decision

Obituaries

Joe Chapman of Tenmile

Ruth R. Mock of Yachats — “Fiddlin Ruth”

Marie Jones of Newport

Civic Calendar

Newport Planning Commission work session and regular meeting

Lincoln County School District board special meeting

Port of Newport Commission monthly meeting

Port of Alsea commission special meeting

City of Yachats Parks & Commons Commission

Yachats Big Band monthly concert

Yachats Rural Fire Protection District board

Yachats Planning Commission monthly workshop meeting

Yachats Public Works & Streets Commission

Lincoln County School District board of directors

Public & Legal Notices

NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS

A regular meeting of the Board of Directors of Central Lincoln PUD

Otter Rock Water District NOTICE OF SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET HEARING