Two internet providers on the central Oregon coast have been awarded millions in federal funds to install high-speed broadband connections in rural areas. The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced $759 […]
News Briefs
Agencies break ground for low-income apartment complex in Lincoln City
LINCOLN CITY – Officials from four nonprofits and government agencies broke ground last week on a 44-unit apartment complex for low-income residents. Known as Wecoma Place, the four-story building at […]
OSU trustees approve $13 million in dock improvements at Hatfield Center
NEWPORT — The Oregon State University Board of Trustees on Friday approved a $13 million project to improve the dock for university research vessels at the Hatfield Marine Science Center […]
ODFW biologists warn about getting close to dead sea lions on coast
Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife biologists are warning about an increase in the number of stranded California sea lions along the entire Oregon coast due to leptospirosis, a naturally-occurring […]
Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office resumes citizens academy in January
NEWPORT – After a two-year pandemic-forced shutdown, the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office is resuming its eight-week-long “citizens academy” in January. This program provides community members with opportunities to learn about […]
Lincoln County’s unemployment rate rises for second straight month
Lincoln County – which has had one of the highest unemployment rates in Oregon the past two years – is seeing its rate increase again. The Oregon Employment Department said […]
League of Women Voters sets forum for House, Lincoln County candidates
NEWPORT — The League of Women Voters of Lincoln County is hosting a forum at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20 featuring some of the candidates for the Oregon House District […]
LCPH schedules vaccine clinic Tuesday in Waldport
WALDPORT – Lincoln County Public Health has added a Covid-19 vaccine and booster clinic in Waldport on Tuesday, Oct. 18 to its countywide schedule. A clinic Tuesday, Oct. 11 in […]
Forum for Yachats mayor and council candidates is Sunday
YACHATS – Yachats Community Presbyterian Church is sponsoring a candidate’s forum Sunday for the public to hear from five people running for Yachats mayor and city council positions in the […]
First Lincoln County “economic summit” is Oct. 20 in Newport
Discussion panels focusing on work, recreation and diversity will highlight the first Lincoln County Economic Summit on Thursday, Oct. 20 in Newport. The summit, a collaboration between the Economic Development […]