Oregon Shores Conservation Coalition, one of the state’s oldest environmental advocacy organizations, is making plans to celebrate its 50th anniversary. The group, founded on July 29, 1971, will mark its […]
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Newport man gets 1 year in federal prison for pirating movies, evading taxes
EUGENE — A Newport man was sentenced Friday to a year in federal prison for pirating thousands of copyright-protected movies and television shows, illegally distributing them on the internet and […]
State cancels health advisory for tainted water at Seal Rock beach after one day
SEAL ROCK – The Oregon Health Authority on Friday canceled its public health advisory for unsafe levels of fecal bacteria in ocean waters at Seal Rock, one day after urging […]
California man now charged with murder in February attack on former Yachats man
The man being held in the February assault of a former Yachats man in southern California is now charged with his murder, the San Diego District Attorney’s office said Wednesday. […]
Deputies arrest 2 men on arson charges after July 4 fireworks spree between Alsea and Tidewater
Two men from Corvallis and Lebanon have been arrested on a variety of charges on accusations they set off fireworks from their car Sunday as they raced west on Oregon […]
State police release more details of young girl found dead in north Lincoln County
The remains of the young girl found in a rest area off Oregon 18 last December in Lincoln County were in a duffel bag, Oregon State Police revealed Thursday. She was wearing […]
Lincoln County sees increase in COVID-19 cases in June, but county hits 70% vaccination mark
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown may have lifted all coronavirus restrictions across the state Wednesday, but Lincoln County saw a rise in COVID-19 cases in June including a recent outbreak […]
Police cite Seal Rock man after he crashes Saturday into newly opened restaurant
Oregon State Police cited a Seal Rock man Saturday for careless driving after he swerved to avoid rear-ending a car on U.S. Highway 101, hit a car in the parking […]
Yachats Library is reopening 5 days a week effective Wednesday
Open the doors, open the books! After 17 long months, the all-volunteer Yachats Library is re-opening afternoons beginning Wednesday, June 30, with some restrictions. Operating times will be noon to […]
Lincoln County unemployment remains higher than statewide rate
Lincoln County’s unemployment rate was 7.7 percent in May, the Oregon Employment Department announced Tuesday, slightly below the April rate but two percentage points higher than the state’s overall rate. […]