By TATUM TODD and CARLOS FUENTES/The Oregonian/OregonLive Police descended on a wildlife park near Bandon on Thursday after years of inspections documented animals in poor condition and other concerns, the […]
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5 Questions and a Secret: Carrie Newell (with Koda and Kilo) make a business watching Depoe Bay’s gray whales
By KATHLEEN O’CONNOR/Lincoln Chronicle Some people are so kinetic and spirited that they practically sparkle. Carrie Newell, the owner of Whale Research EcoExcursions might be one of those people. […]
Loss of beloved boat captain at sea has Newport Fishermen’s Wives helping family of one of their own
By SHAYLA ESCUDERO/Lincoln Chronicle NEWPORT — Inside the gazebo, dozens of framed photographs of fishermen stand shoulder to shoulder — faces smiling, catch in hand or holding loved ones […]
Habitat for Humanity breaks ground for two homes in Waldport, helping fill demand for affordable family housing
By GARRET JAROS/Lincoln Chronicle WALDPORT — Rayna Knowlton is up early so she can catch the bus to physical therapy. She can only afford one cup of coffee, but […]
Waldport council cancels its Thursday meeting after DA declines to prosecute former mayor for disorderly conduct
By GARRET JAROS/Lincoln Chronicle WALDPORT — The Waldport city council canceled its scheduled monthly meeting Thursday afternoon, saying it could not ensure the public’s “safety and security” after the […]
“Wild Things” festival returns for second year Saturday in Yachats and farmers market gets under way Sunday
By CHERYL ROMANO/Lincoln Chronicle YACHATS — The accent is on family fun and shopping this Mother’s Day weekend when the “Wild Things” festival returns and the popular Yachats Farmers […]
Got your running shoes? Registration is open for Newport Marathon June 1
Registration has opened for the 26th annual Newport Marathon and Half Marathon on June 1. The course is certified by USA Track & Field, making it an official qualifier […]
Newest study predicts “The Big One” tsunami will do even greater damage to coast than previously thought
By ALEX BAUMHARDT/Oregon Capital Chronicle If the once-every-500-year Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake doesn’t do enough damage to the coastal Northwest on its own, frequent and widespread flooding from rising […]
Young, blind harbor seal from Canada has found a new home at Oregon Coast Aquarium
NEWPORT – A harbor seal pup rescued in British Columbia two years ago and is now blind because it had its eyes removed due to infection has joined the […]
Construction, foundation work on Yachats’ library, Little Log Church Museum moving briskly with good weather
By CHERYL ROMANO/Lincoln Chronicle YACHATS — Work on two of the city’s most-watched building projects is proceeding steadily as workers take advantage of mostly fair spring weather. Foundation work […]