To the editor: I am supporting the re-election of Kaety Jacobson for Lincoln County commissioner in the May 17 primary election. While I was the health department director for Lincoln […]
Letters
Former Airbnb executive running for Congress won’t get my vote
To the editor: In the midst of a housing crisis on the Oregon coast, short-term vacation rentals have made it even harder for families here to afford housing. Ironically, a […]
Samaritan taking steps to improve equity and inclusion issues
To the editor: From time to time, we receive feedback from patients who have reported uncomfortable or unsatisfying experiences at Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital, some due to issues of equity […]
County commissioners, sheriff should begin implementing STR rules
To the editor: Law is rarely black or white, and Lincoln County commissioners have a lot of discretion about how they choose to “defend” Ballot Measure 21-203. Their obligation to constituents is to know all the […]
Get ready for a bigger and better Waldport Beachcomber Days June 17-19
To the editor: The 66th Waldport Beachcomber Days “Sea of Dreams” is just around the corner. This year’s event is June 17-19 and promises to be a fun-filled family-centered celebration […]
Waldport resident urges Holt, Menefee recall from COCF&R board
To the editor: This is a response to the March 2 letter in the Newport News-Times by Bernice Barnett, which is full of inaccuracies. As a concerned citizen of Waldport, […]
After hoping for better, prominent Waldport volunteer now says two COCF&R board members need to be recalled
To the editor: I am a local, ordained pastor, a Waldport city council member, and chaplain for the three fire districts in south Lincoln County, the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, […]
“Listening sessions” shows Oregonians want governor who can transcend urban-rural divide
To the editor: Recent listening sessions with Oregonians about the governor’s race were revealing. Common themes emerged, no matter the location in the state or the political leanings of those […]
Commissioner says county lawyers are defending BM 21-203 and asks for patience
To the editor: I made the following statement at the Wednesday, March 9 meeting of the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners in response to numerous emails the board has received […]
Waldport resident urges a close look at COCF&R recall petition — and to not sign it
To the editor: Peter Carlich has filed a recall petition for two members of the Central Oregon Coast Fire & Rescue District. Before you sign the recall petition, please look […]