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 […]
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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 […]
Lincoln County fair board seeks more members to bolster event
Lincoln County commissioners are seeking applications from people interested in serving on an expanded fair board. The board, which has struggled to attract and retain members, oversees the planning, preparation […]
Oregon Coast CC president has Waldport forum Tuesday on $33 million bond
Oregon Coast Community College president Birgitte Ryslinge will be in Waldport on Tuesday evening for the third of four public sessions this month to discuss the college’s $33.2 million bond […]
Animal experts euthanize badly wounded Newport sea lion
A badly wounded California sea lion that had spent more than two weeks on the special public docks on the Newport bayfront after a suspected shark attack was euthanized Friday. […]
Retired wildlife trooper indicted for shooting Toledo neighbor’s two dogs
A retired Oregon State Police wildlife trooper has been indicted by a Lincoln County grand jury on six charges of animal abuse four months after he allegedly shot two of […]
Five local fire districts win state grants for additional summer help
Five fire districts in Lincoln County were among the 191 fire agencies notified this week that they won grants to bring on additional firefighters or increase on-duty hours during the […]
Forum for Lincoln County candidates, measures is April 18
The five candidates for Lincoln County commissioner and two candidates for district attorney are scheduled to appear at a public forum Thursday, April 18 sponsored by the Lincoln County League […]
Yachats council to interview four council applicants Wednesday
YACHATS – The Yachats city council will interview four people – including a previously appointed council member — Wednesday who applied for a council vacancy with the upcoming resignation of […]
Political opinions? Explore yours, others at Sunday forum in Yachats
YACHATS — A community discussion about political opinions and beliefs entitled “Conversations Across Divides” is scheduled for 2-4 p.m. Sunday, April 14 in Room 8 of the Yachats Commons. The […]