To the editor: Because of my involvement in Ballot Measure 21-203, voters ask me who I support for the two open positions on the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners. My […]
Letters
Miller’s professionalism, reliability and integrity would aid county commission
To the editor: This letter is in support of Casey Miller, who is running for Lincoln County commissioner. I have known Casey for about eight years and have found him […]
Former health department director endorses Jacobson for county commissioner
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 […]
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 […]