By KRISTINE deLEON/The Oregonian/OregonLive Samaritan Health Services’ maternity care services at its Lincoln City and Lebanon hospitals are on the chopping block. The Corvallis-based nonprofit health network is evaluating […]
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JoAnn and Bill Barton’s Yakona Nature Preserve creates a “living laboratory” and legacy in Yaquina estuary
By SHAYLA ESCUDERO/Lincoln Chronicle NEWPORT – JoAnn Barton is careful not to step on the small orange bodies of rough-skinned newts as she hikes through Yakona Nature Preserve. She […]
Supporters of Newport private school press Lincoln County School District to back off revised athletic policy
By SHAYLA ESCUDERO/Lincoln Chronicle A large Newport Christian church with a growing private school is pressuring the Lincoln County School District to reverse a new policy that could restrict […]
County commission chair wants to discuss limiting public comment at meetings, drawing questions, pushback
By SHAYLA ESCUDERO/Lincoln Chronicle Lincoln County Commissioners are considering restricting public comment after a recent clash with county employees who aired their grievances at public meetings. Commissioners will discuss […]
Yachats Fire District’s 2025-26 budget includes money for 7th firefighter, funds for new equipment
By GARRET JAROS/Lincoln Chronicle YACHATS — The Yachats Rural Fire Protection District’s budget committee approved a 2025-26 budget Tuesday that includes more money for staffing and equipment. The […]