Oregon Parks Commission awards Yachats $732,000 grant to help pay for long-sought estuary boardwalk project

September 17, 2025

Years of effort to make safe a short but hazardous stretch of Ocean View Drive in Yachats were rewarded Wednesday with a $732,000 grant from the Oregon Parks and Recreation Commission to help build the Yachats estuary boardwalk.

Travel Oregon Commission meeting in Yachats puts community in spotlight and celebrates Wheel the World project

September 16, 2025

The commission that oversees state's $42-million-a-year tourism agency met for two days last week in Yachats, hearing a half-dozen reports on its programs and learned how a visitor accessibility program that started on the coast and spread across the state resulted in Oregon being the first to be "accessibility verified" by a national organization.

Coast Guard swimmer who pulled body from Thor’s Well tells sightseers “It’s not worth risking your life to peer over the edge … There’s nothing in it.”

September 16, 2025

A U.S. Coast Guard rescue swimmer recounts how the helicopter crew from North Bend recovered the body of a man who fell into Thor's Well and drowned Monday. Tyler Gantt also issues this warning: "It’s a hole in a rock. It’s not worth risking your life to peer over the edge and take a look inside. There’s nothing in it."

Looking for that special, odd, or no longer published book? This Lincoln City store has 1.65 miles of them

September 16, 2025

Along the narrow, twisting, seemingly endless corridors of books, one could easily get lost inside Robert’s Bookshop. The used bookstore in Lincoln City is charmingly cluttered, with books stacked to the ceiling and, in some cases, piled on the floor for lack of shelf space.

Waldport council does its business after monthly meeting draws parade of critics — and some responses

September 14, 2025

The Waldport city council listened to a parade of critics and questions -- and answering some -- during its monthy meeting last week, then heard an update on its annual audits, Southworth Park projects and other, more routine business.

Have thoughts on Yachats’ July 4 fireworks? City and chamber seeking opinions — and potential alternatives

September 14, 2025

After years of complaints, the city of Yachats and the Yachats Chamber of Commerce are distributing a survey asking if their July 4 fireworks show should be replaced with something less disturbing/

Family’s “project of love” rapidly taking shape in downtown Waldport; hopes to partially open in late fall

September 11, 2025

Livesay Development Group of Corvallis is transforming the long-vacant site of the former Waldport Middle School in downtown Waldport into a “glamping” – that’s glamourous camping – style resort that will offer an 18-hole Bonsai golf course, geodesic domes and two open-air pavilions.

Community college officials and supporters break ground Thursday on 22,000 square foot trades education center

September 11, 2025

Construction ceremoniously commenced Thursday on Oregon Coast Community College’s 22,000-square-foot trades center building – a milestone for a hub aimed to train students in carpentry, construction, maritime technology and aquaculture.

As it warned a year ago, ODFW begins closure of 50-year-old Salmon River Hatchery in Lincoln County

September 11, 2025

The Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife announced this week is would begin the closure of its 50-year-old Salmon River Hatchery near Otis in north Lincoln County, citing the high cost of operating it and increasing water issues.

Lincoln County School District’s longest serving board member resigns after 15 years

September 11, 2025

Lincoln County School District’s longest serving board member is resigning after 15 years. The five-member board will be looking to fill the seat of Liz Martin of Depoe Bay, who oversaw two successful school bonds measures and in 2023 was named Oregon’s school board member of the year.

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Oregon Parks Commission awards Yachats $732,000 grant to help pay for long-sought estuary boardwalk project

Travel Oregon Commission meeting in Yachats puts community in spotlight and celebrates Wheel the World project

Coast Guard swimmer who pulled body from Thor’s Well tells sightseers “It’s not worth risking your life to peer over the edge … There’s nothing in it.”

Looking for that special, odd, or no longer published book? This Lincoln City store has 1.65 miles of them

Waldport council does its business after monthly meeting draws parade of critics — and some responses

Have thoughts on Yachats’ July 4 fireworks? City and chamber seeking opinions — and potential alternatives

Family’s “project of love” rapidly taking shape in downtown Waldport; hopes to partially open in late fall

Community college officials and supporters break ground Thursday on 22,000 square foot trades education center

As it warned a year ago, ODFW begins closure of 50-year-old Salmon River Hatchery in Lincoln County

Lincoln County School District’s longest serving board member resigns after 15 years

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