Just when experts worried the state would burn down and the streams would run dry, a late August rainstorm calmed everyone down. Now if we can just get through September, […]
News Briefs
Highway 101 bridge near Manzanita reopens to one lane, flagging with slow travel
MANZANITA – One lane of U.S. Highway 101 has reopened with around-the-clock traffic flagging until repairs can be made to a bridge four miles north of Manzanita in the Oswald […]
Lincoln County unemployment rate reached 4.7 percent in July
Lincoln County’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate continues to creep higher, reaching 4.7 percent in July and continues to be higher than the statewide average, according to numbers released this week […]
Oregon Sea Grant hires sociologist to help coastal communities
Oregon Sea Grant and the Oregon State University Extension Service have hired an environmental sociologist to help coastal communities enhance their understanding of critical social and environmental issues and help […]
COCF&R board seeks new member to finish Akin’s term
WALDPORT – The Central Oregon Coast Fire & Rescue board is looking for someone to replace Zach Akin, who resigned Thursday because he moved to Central Oregon. Akin, who had […]
Sheriff’s annual “Shred Day” is Saturday, Sept. 7 in Newport
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office will be hosting its annual “Shred Day” at the Lincoln County Courthouse parking from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 7. The event is an effort […]
Port of Alsea seeking applicants for a part-time manager
WALDPORT – The Port of Alsea is once again seeking applicants for the position of port of manager. The part-time position is 24 hours a week 8 a.m. to 2 […]
Two Oregon Coast CC president candidates begin interview process Monday
Two finalists to become the third president of Oregon Coast Community College will go through a two-day interview process with the college board, staff and faculty, managers and college partners […]
Lincoln County commission candidates appear Saturday in Depoe Bay
DEPOE BAY – The Lincoln County Republican Central Committee is hosting a joint appearance Saturday for the two candidates seeking a seat on the Lincoln County commission. Claire Hall is […]
Rescuers pluck 63-year-old ATV rider from ravine south of Yachats on Saturday
YACHATS – A 63-year-old California woman was taken to a Corvallis hospital by LifeFlight helicopter late Saturday night after crews from at least five agencies rescued her from a […]