WALDPORT – Have questions about the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office? How and when do deputies respond? And, what do they respond to? Sheriff Curtis Landers, some administrators and a few […]
News Briefs
Arts council launches program to train artists to teach others
The Oregon Coast Council for the Arts is seeking local artists to apply for a new program to train them as instructors. The Newport-based nonprofit said the goal was to […]
Storm damage could lead to tax adjustments for county property owners
Lincoln County residents who suffered storm damage to their property may be eligible for a bit of a break on their property taxes. The county’s assessor and tax collector said […]
Yachats arts and sciences group resumes presentations Sunday
YACHATS — The Yachats Academy of Arts & Sciences is breaking out of its pandemic sleep with a new roster of presentations for the community. “People kept asking when […]
Newspapers in Newport, Lincoln City combine to form Lincoln County Leader
The owner of the weekly newspapers in Newport and Lincoln City ended those publications this week and is combining them into a single paper called The Lincoln County Leader to […]
State police investigate elk poaching in east Lincoln County
Oregon State Police are asking for the public’s help in finding the people responsible for killing a bull elk Sunday, Jan. 7 on Harlan Road in east Lincoln County and […]
Stranded sea turtle rescued Saturday dies Monday at Newport aquarium
NEWPORT – A 22-pound endangered green sea turtle rescued Saturday on Manzanita Beach died Monday after two days of round-the-clock care at the Oregon Coast Aquarium. Despite its comparatively […]
Lincoln County Cultural Coalition awards $26,500 to 14 nonprofits and schools
The Lincoln County Cultural Coalition has awarded $26,500 in grants to 14 local nonprofits and schools, the organization announced this week. The coalition administers funding from two independent sources — […]
It’s official — all fireworks now banned in unincorporated areas of Lincoln County
It’s now illegal to sell, possess or use of any type of fireworks in unincorporated areas of Lincoln County under a revised ordinance approved Wednesday by county commissioners. The ordinance […]
Coastal choir seeking new members for spring performances
Coastal Voices, the central coast’s 52-voice choir, is welcoming potential new singers to “vocal introductions” on two different days in Newport. Singers interested in joining the group should come to […]