WALDPORT – The Waldport city council has approved vacating a portion of Northwest John Way for a Corvallis-based developer who wants to build a “glamping” campground and mini putting golf […]
News Briefs
14 Waldport artists stage their first show and sale Saturday
WALDPORT — Just in time for holiday gifting, a collection of artists will offer their specialized wares from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, at the Waldport Community […]
Commissioners fix ordinance allowing deputies to cite long-term roadside campers
Lincoln County commissioners have fixed a hole in county ordinances to give law and code enforcement officials a way to help clear campers off county or any other public roads. […]
CoastBusters raises nearly $55,000 with its Newport, Florence walks
CoastBusters, a charitable organization dedicated to supporting breast cancer patients in Lincoln and Lane counties, raised nearly $55,000 during its annual CoastBusters Walks in Sept. 28 in Newport and Oct. […]
Yachats fire board seeks new member to replace Tucker
YACHATS – The Yachats Rural Fire District is seeking applications for a soon-to-be vacant seat on its five-member board. Donald Tucker submitted his resignation for health reasons in October but […]
Samaritan hospice organization discusses end-of-life care
Samaritan Evergreen Hospice is inviting people with an interest in end-of-life care to attend a film screening and discussion from 10-11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19 at the Samaritan Center for […]
Veterans “Stand Down” event is Thursday in Newport
Lincoln County Veteran Services Office is holding a “Stand Down” event Thursday, Nov. 14 at the Oregon National Guard Armory in Newport to help connect veterans with services. The event […]
Yachats closes river beach access after sewage spill Saturday
YACHATS – The city of Yachats and Oregon State Parks closed beach access to the mouth of the Yachats River on Saturday afternoon after an estimated 62,000 gallons of […]
State lifts recreational-use advisory for Eckman Lake
WALDPORT — The Oregon Health Authority has lifted the recreational-use health advisory it issued for Eckman Lake in September. Water monitoring confirms levels of saxitoxin have fallen below recreational-guideline values […]
OSU Extension has openings for master gardener training in Lincoln County
NEWPORT – The Oregon State University Extension Service in Lincoln County is looking for 20 people interested in serving the community as a master gardener. Master gardeners serve their community […]