WALDPORT -- Almost six dozen vendors are lined up for the new season of the Waldport Wednesday Market, opening May 1 for its 2024 season. The market takes place from 10 a.m. through 3 p.m. each Wednesday through Sept. 25 in the parking … [Read more...] about Nearly 70 vendors prepare for Waldport Wednesday market’s 2024 opening
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Waldport woman dies Monday after Highway 101 crash in Newport
NEWPORT – A 74-year-old Waldport woman was killed Monday evening when her car went into the opposite lane of U.S. Highway 101 in the South Beach area of Newport and collided with an oncoming car. Oregon State Police says Heidi Fay Rock of Waldport … [Read more...] about Waldport woman dies Monday after Highway 101 crash in Newport
Lincoln County unemployment rate rises slightly in March
Lincoln County’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate has increased slightly, moving to 4.5 percent in March from a 4.3 percent rate in February, according to the Oregon Employment Department. It was 4.2 percent in January. That’s still less than … [Read more...] about Lincoln County unemployment rate rises slightly in March
Newport council picks former Gresham manager to lead city
By KLCC News NEWPORT -- The Newport city council has have chosen former Gresham city manager Nina Vetter as the new city manager. In a unanimous decision Friday, councilors voted to start negotiations with Vetter, who resigned in December … [Read more...] about Newport council picks former Gresham manager to lead city
County announces low-income program to help spay and neuter pets
Lincoln County has announced it will use some of its federal relief funds for a spay and neuter service to help counter dog and cat overpopulation that was substantially worsened by the Covid-19 pandemic. The program is for local low-income … [Read more...] about County announces low-income program to help spay and neuter pets