By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews A prosecutor who stepped in to run for district attorney at the last minute won election Tuesday to become Lincoln County’s third district attorney in four […]
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Waldport, sheriff and Lincoln County embroiled in a dispute — and trade accusations — over cost of deputy contract
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews Will the city of Waldport end its contract to have Lincoln County Sheriff’s deputies stationed in town? Will a disagreement between Waldport and Lincoln County derail […]
Lincoln County Master Gardeners holding 23rd annual plant sale Saturday
Plants that have been started with a masterful touch will be on sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday during the Lincoln County Master Gardener Association’s 23rd annual plant […]
“Bloom Newport” stages third annual event Saturday at Performing Arts Center
By Oregon Coast TODAY Visitors can experience the creativity, culture, cuisine, community and commerce of a thriving coastal town at Bloom Newport from 3-7 p.m. Saturday, May 18, at […]
Myrtle Creek woman killed in Highway 126 crash east of Florence
Lane County, Ore. 14 May 24- On Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at 2:13 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Hwy-126, near milepost 1.5, in Lane County. The […]
Oregon’s got jobs, but could use workers to fill critical positions, according to new report
By TIFFANY CAMHI/Oregon Public Broadcasting Oregon has lots of jobs. In some ways, too many. Jobs are especially abundant in Oregon’s healthcare, manufacturing and childcare industries. But the workforce to […]
Oregon wildfire agencies prepared to respond to fire season but will need more staff in future
By ALEX BAUMHARDT/Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM — The state’s top wildfire responders say they are prepared for the approaching wildfire season, but they are concerned about adding staff and resources […]
Lincoln City police arrest transient for murder Tuesday after assault near motel
On Tuesday, May 15 at approximately 8:05 p.m. the Lincoln City Police Department responded to a report of an assault in the parking lot of the Ashley Inn, 3430 NE […]
State allocates nearly $14 million for addiction prevention as part of $600 million in opioid settlement
By LYNNE TERRY/Oregon Capital Chronicle State officials charged with allocating $600 million from opioid settlement lawsuits decided in its latest round of funding to focus on prevention. At its May […]
Until highways reached the coast, rail passengers used Yaquina River ferries to reach Newport
Before highways reached the Oregon coast, ferries worked the rivers connecting inland rail stations to cities at the beach. The railroad from the Willamette Valley to the central Oregon […]