To the editor: I had the distinct pleasure of working for Kathryn Benfield at her law office in Newport, and it was one of the most impactful experiences of my […]
Letters
Yachats council should raise concerns about Starker forest spraying
To the editor: I am a retired teacher and elementary school principal and I think that if every economic and political decision were made with kids in mind, we’d be […]
15neighborhoods group supports Hall in commissioner race
To the editor: 15neighborhoods is full-on behind Claire Hall for re-election to Position 2 on the Lincoln County board of commissioners. Read her statement on short-term rentals at https://www.voteclairehall.com/short-term-rentals Yes, Hall […]
Former Oregon Coast CC president urges yes vote on $33 million bond
To the editor: In May, Lincoln County residents have the opportunity to vote “yes” on a trades education training bond for Oregon Coast Community College. The need for trades education […]
Organizer seeks support for Waldport transitional housing
To the editor: I want to publicly thank the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners for purchasing a building in Lincoln City for a winter homeless shelter. I’m asking the public to […]
State should have on-site supervision of drone’s herbicide spraying
To the editor: I am concerned about the proposed spraying on Starker Forest property by drones in Lincoln County, particularly the parcel east of Yachats called Willamson BC. The spray […]
Spring on Oregon coast is also herbicide spraying season
To the editor: At last, after suffering through ice storms, power outages and road closures we can take a deep breath, relax and enjoy the coming of Spring heralded by […]
Oregon Marine Reserves program gets boost by Legislature
To the editor: Ocean water in the Pacific Northwest has historically been pretty cold. Countless species, such as Dungeness crab and rockfish, have adapted and become accustomed to this in […]
Return of sea otters could help reduce green crab invasion
To the editor: In the past decade, Oregon’s European green crab population has exploded. This invasive species devastates our coastal and nearshore areas. Green crabs prey on countless critters, such as […]
Lincoln County’s only community radio station needs help to keep broadcasting
To the editor: The January ice storm created multiple headaches for Lincoln County — power outages, downed trees, road closures, fuel shortages, menacing branches, frozen car doors and serious physical […]