The Newport city council as selected four finalists to possibly become its next city manager and has scheduled a public session with them Tuesday, April 16 at the Newport Performing Arts Center. The council is seeking a manager to replace Spencer … [Read more...] about Newport names city manager finalists, schedules public meetings
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Newport will ask voters in May to increase gas tax to 5 cents a gallon
NEWPORT -- Citing increased traffic and cost, Newport’s city council will ask voters in May to approve a higher, year-round gas tax. The measure would increase the gas tax to 5 cents a gallon year round. Currently, drivers pay 3 cents a gallon at … [Read more...] about Newport will ask voters in May to increase gas tax to 5 cents a gallon
Maritime Heritage Center in Newport opens four-month photo exhibit on seaweed, kelp and ocean health
By Oregon ArtsWatch A traveling exhibit by a San Francisco author and photographer that explores the important of seaweed and kelp to ocean health opens Thursday at the Pacific Maritime Heritage Center in Newport. The exhibit featuring … [Read more...] about Maritime Heritage Center in Newport opens four-month photo exhibit on seaweed, kelp and ocean health
Major Newport organization providing homeless services in Lincoln County announces it will shut down in mid June
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews One of the major service providers to the homeless in Lincoln County is closing next month due to the poor health of its founder, money issues and a dwindling number of volunteers. Grace Wins Haven, which … [Read more...] about Major Newport organization providing homeless services in Lincoln County announces it will shut down in mid June
Yachats shoppers, Lincoln County stores already adjusting to Jan. 1 ban on single-use plastic bags
By DANA TIMS/YachatsNews.com Yachats residents are joining all Oregonians this week in figuring out how to navigate a new statewide ban on single-use plastic bags. But from the looks of things, the task shouldn’t be too daunting. That’s due, … [Read more...] about Yachats shoppers, Lincoln County stores already adjusting to Jan. 1 ban on single-use plastic bags