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Newport-based researchers uncover the unexpected connection between gray whales and kelp on the Oregon coast

14h ago·1 min read·78 words

Gray whale discovered Tuesday south of Newport had been dead for weeks, likely killed by orcas

17h ago·1 min read·81 words

Gov. Tina Kotek won’t expand restrictions on undercover Oregon plates to agencies helping ICE

1d ago·1 min read·68 words

New state forester gets to work, says ‘zero tolerance’ for issues that led to predecessor’s ouster

1d ago·1 min read·82 words

New numbers show for the first time in decades that Lincoln County lost population in 2025

1d ago·1 min read·92 words

Bob Packwood, longtime Oregon Senator marred by scandal, dies at 93

2d ago·1 min read·59 words

Summer food benefits now available to many Oregon families with kids

2d ago·1 min read·74 words

Oregon Coast CC biology students get a taste of sea life and real-time research during study of PacWave project

2d ago·1 min read·88 words

Founders of iconic and organic Gathering Together Farm want to retire, put property and business up for sale

2d ago·1 min read·80 words

Siletz tribal members tell community what November’s whale harvest meant to them

2d ago·1 min read·93 words

Port of Newport ready to gain possession of Rogue’s facilities in South Beach — and figure out what to do with them

3d ago·1 min read·99 words

All the work of Lincoln Chronicle’s reporters and news partners is free, but we need your help to keep it that way

3d ago·1 min read·101 words

Betsy and Keith Altomare have owned and loved the Bijou movie theater in Lincoln City for 30 years

3d ago·1 min read·82 words

Yachats’ “Share Fair” organizers seek donations of goods, services for June 15 event

3d ago·1 min read·75 words

News principals announced for Waldport High and Oceanlake Elementary

4d ago·1 min read·46 words

Yachats-area rainfall in May continues very dry trend for 2026

4d ago·1 min read·59 words

Recall election for six Waldport council members will be July 14 after county verifies signatures

5d ago·1 min read·88 words

Toledo galleries and studios welcome the public this Saturday and Sunday for First Weekend

6d ago·1 min read·64 words

With levee breached, Siuslaw River estuary connects to its past life as a sanctuary for salmon, lamprey and shorebirds

6d ago·1 min read·94 words

Taft High will play for Class 3A baseball title on Saturday in Eugene

Jun 3·1 min read·63 words

Newport council OKs $1.9 million project for Harney Street at Highway 20

Jun 3·1 min read·51 words

Oregon Coast CC names new vice president for academics, student affairs

Jun 3·1 min read·47 words

Siletz Tribe discusses its relationship with whales, ocean Saturday in Yachats

Jun 3·1 min read·60 words

Congratulations! It’s graduation time for 400 Lincoln County high school seniors Friday and Saturday

Jun 3·1 min read·49 words

Yachats kicks off Pride Month with three days of events beginning Friday

Jun 3·1 min read·61 words

Newport’s Bokuro wins two titles at OSAA Class 4A track championships

Jun 2·1 min read·70 words

Measles, whooping cough spike amid low vaccination rates

Jun 2·1 min read·56 words

No undercover license plates for ICE, Gov. Kotek orders

Jun 2·1 min read·67 words

Oregon petition to ban hunting and fishing moves closer to November ballot

Jun 2·1 min read·76 words

After Oregonians reject gas tax, governor’s transportation workgroup fixates on messaging, not math

Jun 2·1 min read·76 words

It’s free to fish, crab or clam anywhere in Oregon Saturday and Sunday

Jun 2·1 min read·58 words

Two Samaritan hospitals in Lincoln County in line to get nearly $2 million to help maternity care

Jun 2·1 min read·72 words

Eugene Airport gets grant to help pay for new baggage system

Jun 1·1 min read·70 words

Thompson Sanitary officially opens its staffed, indoor recycling center in Newport

Jun 1·1 min read·95 words

Coastal legislators ask DEQ to slow down enforcing $3.2 million water pollution fines on Pacific Seafood

Jun 1·1 min read·75 words

Lincoln Chronicle launches annual reader fundraising campaign to help cover the news in Lincoln County

May 31·1 min read·80 words

Trial underway for man accused of killing wife’s boyfriend on Prindel Creek Farm east of Yachats in 2024

May 29·1 min read·94 words

Growing coastal lodging company tearing down Depoe Bay property to replace it with 89-room, $20 million hotel

May 29·1 min read·87 words

ODOT says it will be months before it has ideas how it might fix Highway 229; temporary road planned

May 29·1 min read·80 words

A small Central Oregon town shoots down data center development in its industrial park

May 29·1 min read·135 words

All aboard a Newport trolley? Tuesday is the first chance to weigh in

May 29·1 min read·77 words

Oregonians using SNAP benefits most frequently listed big grocery, retail companies as employer

May 28·1 min read·68 words

Marine board adds 20 more days for comments on Siletz River motor restrictions

May 28·1 min read·67 words

Lincoln County jobless rate was 5.8 percent in April, lags statewide average

May 28·1 min read·65 words

Safeway closing Newport pharmacy on Tuesday, entire store July 25. Replacements may not open until next year

May 28·1 min read·90 words

Workforce system alignment can help Oregonians weather coming economic, job instability, report says

May 27·1 min read·74 words

Amazon Basin exhibit at Newport aquarium features dozens of species and is designed for sight, touch, sound and smell

May 27·1 min read·80 words

The daily sound of “Colors” at U.S. Coast Guard Station Yaquina Bay

May 27·1 min read·109 words

Newport’s legal bills to fight immigration center could reach $500,000 — so it’s asking others to chip in

May 27·1 min read·100 words

28th Newport Marathon on Sunday will bring 1,200 runners to race around town with help of 250 volunteers

May 27·1 min read·81 words

It’s official — Landers defeats Chuck for Lincoln County commission; two positions will have runoff in November

May 27·1 min read·78 words

Noah Coughlan’s fifth and last cross country run ends Sunday in Newport with a dip in Pacific Ocean

May 25·1 min read·94 words

Mattress recycling program offering free dropoff May 30 and June 6

May 25·1 min read·55 words

Florence’s “Rhododendron King” has spent 64 years perfecting his love of the Oregon coast’s iconic shrub

May 25·1 min read·90 words

ODFW proposals for fall salmon seasons ends coho retention in Alsea basin

May 24·1 min read·85 words

Waldport city council approves budgets for 2026-27 while the mayor stays away in protest

May 23·1 min read·71 words

Tiny school district suing state over reduced timber revenue will have its day in court

May 23·1 min read·64 words

“The new normal?” Coastal weather watchers and water managers sounding alarm on another summer drought

May 22·1 min read·95 words

Yachats is lowering the noise and shortening its July 4th fireworks show, having deputies patrol beaches

May 22·1 min read·87 words

Lincoln County School District wins $500,000 state grant for its K-5 summer learning programs

May 22·1 min read·60 words

All aboard! Yachats’ trolley begins first scheduled runs Saturday and Sunday

May 22·1 min read·129 words

Providence to end most of its health insurance business

May 21·1 min read·78 words

Neil Simon’s popular rom-com, ‘Barefoot in the Park,’ running at Newport arts center through end of month

May 21·1 min read·81 words

Annual Memorial Day ceremony Fleet of Flowers honors seafarers at Depoe Bay on Monday, May 25

May 21·1 min read·89 words

One of Oregon coast’s most popular lighthouses has gone dark while awaiting repairs

May 21·1 min read·63 words

Iran war, skyrocketing fuel prices battering Oregon’s economic forecast, legislators are told

May 21·1 min read·132 words

Taft 7-12 School locked down for 90 minutes Wednesday

May 21·1 min read·68 words

Oregon Labor Commissioner Christina Stephenson poised to keep her job against primary challenger

May 20·1 min read·64 words

Oregon’s U.S. Rep. Val Hoyle appears headed to rematch with GOP challenger Monique DeSpain

May 20·1 min read·75 words

Drazan holds strong lead in Republican primary for governor

May 20·1 min read·75 words

Landers defeating Chuck for county commission seat; Don and Rigby leading but will face November runoff

May 20·1 min read·77 words

Proposal to raise Oregon’s gas tax failing by wide margin in early results

May 20·1 min read·59 words

Astoria-area crabbers question ODFW staff on status of “incidental take” permit application with NOAA

May 19·1 min read·102 words

Love of cool, classic cars keeps Waldport couple working and driving ahead with their projects

May 19·1 min read·69 words

Rising fuel costs ripple through Northwest’s fishing industry

May 19·1 min read·72 words

County announces new leader for health and human services department

May 19·1 min read·69 words

Governor, county commissioners side with locals against federal plan to build a cemetery near Salem

May 18·1 min read·70 words

Marine board schedules hearing Thursday on Siletz River boat rules

May 18·1 min read·67 words

Characters in “The Sheep Detectives” movie got their start on Sara O’Neill’s Siletz farm

May 18·1 min read·63 words

Newport High student wins $2,500 at 2026 “pitch night” for young entrepreneurs

May 17·1 min read·60 words

2026-27 budget for Lincoln County School District cuts 22 staff positions and one program

May 17·1 min read·87 words

Free family fishing event draws more than 200 Saturday to Eckman Lake

May 17·1 min read·100 words

Tidewater man presumed dead after early Saturday house fire

May 16·1 min read·53 words

Overdose deaths in Oregon drop second year in a row

May 15·1 min read·62 words

Confidential draft recommendations from Kotek’s Prosperity Council suggest tax cuts, reforms

May 15·1 min read·64 words

PeaceHealth axes Oregon region chief after ER turmoil

May 15·1 min read·61 words

Lincoln County superintendent warns Siletz Valley School it’s still violating charter, still risking closure

May 15·1 min read·75 words

Crabbers tell ODFW staff that tighter measures to protect whales could put more of them out of business

May 15·1 min read·81 words

Beginning Sunday, three days of the lowest tides of the year will reveal hidden world of coast’s intertidal zones

May 15·1 min read·78 words

Lincoln City man killed in Highway 18 crash Wednesday

May 15·1 min read·51 words

Lincoln City man killed in Highway 18 crash Wednesday

May 15·1 min read·51 words

An idea 10 years ago to preserve massive blue whale skeleton is now taking shape at Hatfield Center

May 15·1 min read·95 words

Oregon’s housing supply increased only about 5% between 2020 and 2025

May 14·1 min read·63 words

Oregon governor signs laws to backfill Planned Parenthood funding, strengthen shield law

May 14·1 min read·66 words

Oregon attorney general seeks to double antitrust team to fill federal enforcement void

May 14·1 min read·63 words

In 2 lawsuits, Oregon communities say plan to help fish could harm drinking water

May 14·1 min read·74 words

Waldport High’s Kiana McNeil wins top OnPoint/OSAA $10,000 scholarship

May 13·1 min read·9 words

Free family fishing event and carnival Saturday at Eckman Lake

May 13·1 min read·10 words

It’s just a drill! Exercise Friday and Saturday in Newport will test preparedness

May 13·1 min read·13 words

A fiber art exhibit and a separate show with drawings, paintings open at Lincoln City Cultural Center on Friday, May 15

May 13·1 min read·21 words

Newport Bloom celebrating music, food and community returns to performing arts center on Saturday, May 16

May 13·1 min read·16 words

Abuse in Oregon’s foster care reaches all-time high, data shows. State officials trying to figure out why.

May 13·1 min read·17 words

Rival-turned-adviser hints Kotek’s prosperity council to chip at Oregon corporate activity tax

May 13·1 min read·12 words

Yachats fire district’s budget committee approves $2.54 million spending plan for 2026-27, praises new emphasis

May 13·1 min read·15 words

A record 12 Lincoln County commission candidates race to the finish line in May 19 primary election

May 13·1 min read·17 words

Newport’s ladder truck and technical rescue team pluck woman from below Yachats cliff

May 13·1 min read·13 words

Samaritan Health CEO schedules Newport session May 20 to update merger plans with Washington nonprofit

May 12·1 min read·15 words

After 5-month closure for remodeling, Cape Perpetua center will reopen May 20

May 11·1 min read·12 words

Staffing shortages mean Oregon DMV managers each day juggle which rural offices to keep open or close

May 11·1 min read·17 words

Lincoln County unemployment rate declines slightly to 5.9 percent

May 10·1 min read·9 words

Students from Oregon and Washington guide their underwater robots Saturday in Newport competition

May 10·1 min read·13 words

Oregon settles lawsuit claiming it failed to proactively remove people from voter rolls

May 9·1 min read·13 words

Southern Oregon University’s trustees say Deloitte report will guide but not define its recovery plan

May 9·1 min read·15 words

Here’s a continuous roundup of local and statewide May primary election stories

May 9·1 min read·12 words

Made famous by John Steinbeck and painstakingly restored for research, Western Flyer sails into Newport for a week

May 8·1 min read·18 words

ODFW proposals to reduce whale entanglements by crabbing gear will be discussed Tuesday in Newport

May 8·1 min read·15 words

Newport city council votes 6-1 this week to begin paying themselves $300 a month in 2026

May 8·1 min read·16 words

Wyden, Hoyle and Gomberg answer questions at 90 minute town hall Thursday in Newport

May 8·1 min read·14 words

High school business students pitch for $6,000 in prizes on May 13

May 8·1 min read·12 words

Coastal rain totals running 30 percent below average so far this year

May 7·1 min read·12 words

Taft High baseball team is 21-0 and the last unbeaten team in Oregon

May 7·1 min read·13 words

‘Watershed moment for Oregon’: State’s landmark corporate medicine law passes first major test

May 7·1 min read·13 words

Thousands of shorebirds flying north along central coast to Arctic breeding grounds

May 7·1 min read·12 words

Newport schools locked down briefly Wednesday after boy spotted with replica rifle

May 7·1 min read·12 words

Newport man arrested by ICE agents Monday has extensive criminal record, been deported four times

May 7·1 min read·15 words

Lincoln County high schoolers will display their art at Newport Visual Arts Center on Friday

May 6·1 min read·15 words

Central Coast Assembly Church in Newport hosts jewelry show on Saturday to raise money for hunger

May 6·1 min read·16 words

Nonprofit sues Oregon State Police over data sharing with federal immigration agencies

May 6·1 min read·12 words

With new requirements in effect, a state program could keep a few Oregonians on SNAP

May 6·1 min read·15 words

Oregon faces longer fire season due to historic heat, drought, fire experts warn

May 6·1 min read·13 words

Seal Rock Fire asking district voters for 12 cent increase in levy to help pay for firefighters

May 6·1 min read·17 words

Yachats mayor says he does not intend to seek a third term in November

May 6·1 min read·14 words

Newport police arrest two massage parlor workers on prostitution charges

May 6·1 min read·10 words

Waldport schools show among highest attendance rates in Lincoln County

May 3·1 min read·10 words

Ocean cruise ships will bring 28,000 passengers this summer to Astoria, a town of 10,000

May 3·1 min read·15 words

Wyden schedules town hall Thursday at Oregon Coast CC in Newport

May 3·1 min read·11 words

In a life full of adventure, Kim Hastings’ latest is training border collies to herd sheep

May 3·1 min read·16 words

Newport one of four coastal cities to win airport improvement grants

May 1·1 min read·11 words

Asante seeks to dodge state review of surgery center purchase

May 1·1 min read·10 words

Lincoln County commission, staff dysfunction leads to questions of commitment, stalled projects, low morale

May 1·1 min read·14 words

5 candidates challenge controversial incumbent in most crowded race in Lincoln County commission history

May 1·1 min read·14 words

Four candidates vye to fill final two years of late Lincoln County Commissioner Claire Hall’s term

May 1·1 min read·16 words

Former sheriff takes on appointed incumbent in winner-takes-all contest for Lincoln County commission Position 3

May 1·1 min read·15 words

Commissioners will wait until after election to discuss board appointment

May 1·1 min read·10 words

Two Oregon Democrats are challenging U.S. Rep. Val Hoyle in May primary

Apr 30·1 min read·12 words

AI-generated erroneous court filings are ‘rapidly escalating,’ Oregon appeals judge warns

Apr 30·1 min read·11 words

Drought declarations expand as Oregon deals with the aftermath of historically warm winter

Apr 30·1 min read·13 words

How hikes to Oregon gas taxes and fees ended up on the ballot

Apr 30·1 min read·13 words

Consultant says SOU must act fast, has ‘no margin for error’

Apr 30·1 min read·11 words

Seal Rock and Newport paramedics are the heroes in baby’s birth on Delta flight to Portland

Apr 29·1 min read·16 words

Four Coastal Voices “America @ 250” concerts in May bear the influence of younger, different views

Apr 29·1 min read·16 words

Cinco de Mayo festival at Newport National Guard Armory on Saturday will feature live music, dance and food

Apr 29·1 min read·18 words

Newport hosts parades, family activities for annual festival and Blessing of the Fleet, starting Friday, May 1

Apr 29·1 min read·17 words

Oregon’s law to stop corporate control of medicine faces first major legal test

Apr 28·1 min read·13 words

Yachats wins award at League of Oregon Cities’ spring convention

Apr 28·1 min read·10 words

Man arrested on 8 charges related to April 8-9 spree in downtown Waldport

Apr 28·1 min read·13 words

Lincoln City taking over busy D River park, launching welcome center work

Apr 28·1 min read·12 words

UO study: News and information systems in Lincoln County are fragmented, uneven and “under strain”

Apr 28·1 min read·15 words

Federal appeals court grants unrestricted use of crowd control weapons at Portland ICE building

Apr 28·1 min read·14 words

Amazon’s Oregon buildout shifts to smaller warehouses and, sometimes, bigger fights with local residents

Apr 26·1 min read·14 words

Women voters group stages online candidate forum Tuesday night

Apr 26·1 min read·9 words

Statewide group honors Yachats leader for years of work pushing new $1.35 million library to completion

Apr 26·1 min read·16 words

Opinions split on proposed $139 million bond for additions, renovations to Siuslaw High School in Florence

Apr 25·1 min read·16 words

ODFW agrees to sell Alsea River park to Lincoln County, which is using a $320,000 donation to save it

Apr 25·1 min read·19 words

Race for hidden glass float on Lincoln City beach doesn’t end well for Corvallis woman

Apr 25·1 min read·15 words

Marine board seeks middle ground on Siletz River motor restrictions

Apr 24·1 min read·10 words

After years of complaints, Waldport contractor launches customer survey of Lincoln County planning department

Apr 24·1 min read·14 words

Fire-ravaged Ziggurat House property hit the action block this week but no one interested in $479,200 price

Apr 24·1 min read·17 words

Group returns with “Little Art Museums of Yachats” featuring four artists from Florence, Waldport and Yachats

Apr 24·1 min read·16 words

State fines Pacific Seafood a record $3.2 million for processing plant pollution in Charleston, Warrenton and Brookings

Apr 24·1 min read·17 words

Dedication of $4.5 million East Lincoln Fire station Saturday fills emergency service hole on Highway 20

Apr 24·1 min read·16 words

Lincoln County hires new leader for veterans services office

Apr 24·1 min read·9 words

Oregon governor signs housing bills addressing affordability, urban growth boundaries

Apr 23·1 min read·10 words

Enormous variation in school instructional time for Oregon students, according to new data tool

Apr 23·1 min read·14 words

Waldport foundation event raises $1,700 for new library project

Apr 23·1 min read·9 words

Proposals to change Yachats’ housing regulations inch forward with tweaks, changes — some pushback

Apr 22·1 min read·14 words

A dark comedy, ‘The Dead Guy,’ will be performed in Lincoln City starting Thursday, April 30

Apr 22·1 min read·16 words

Concert by local pianist in Newport next Thursday will raise money for art summer camps

Apr 22·1 min read·15 words

Oregon’s powerful teachers’ union, facing increasing criticism, targets Democrat in primary

Apr 22·1 min read·11 words

Christine Drazan holds big lead in GOP nomination for Oregon governor, new poll suggests

Apr 22·1 min read·14 words

Oregonians’ annual health premium costs jumped $1,800

Apr 22·1 min read·7 words

Lincoln County jobless rate inches down to 6%, but still above Oregon average

Apr 22·1 min read·13 words

Yachats groups host “What We Lost Along the Way” documentary Sunday

Apr 22·1 min read·11 words

County commissioners interview two finalists, but whether they can agree on a selection is very uncertain

Apr 22·1 min read·16 words

Newport council ends plans for one new Big Creek dam and instead repair two existing structures

Apr 22·1 min read·16 words

Police arrest Toledo man on child sex abuse accusations

Apr 21·1 min read·9 words

Bandon area game park owner pleads guilty to animal neglect charges, will be sentenced in July

Apr 21·1 min read·16 words

Wedding bells spice up the routine of elections, passports and paperwork in Lincoln County clerk’s office

Apr 21·1 min read·16 words

After almost two-year lapse, Oregon counties get nearly $100 million from Secure Rural Schools

Apr 21·1 min read·14 words

Lori Chavez-DeRemer steps down as Trump’s labor secretary

Apr 21·1 min read·8 words

‘Hurricane Hunter’ crew spent 6 weeks at PDX, studying atmospheric rivers

Apr 21·1 min read·11 words

Newport middle schoolers help spruce up the city with their trash can art

Apr 21·1 min read·13 words

Newport seeks volunteers to help clean up Big Creek Park on Saturday

Apr 20·1 min read·12 words

73 years together and still going, Tom and JoAn McAdams continue to leave imprint on coastal community

Apr 19·1 min read·17 words

Baird’s beaked whale found dead Friday on Long Beach Peninsula

Apr 19·1 min read·10 words

Lincoln City goes back to July 4 fireworks show — but over Devil’s Lake

Apr 18·1 min read·14 words

Commercial and recreation salmon seasons set for ocean off Oregon

Apr 18·1 min read·10 words

Oregon Coast CC adds two-year psychology transfer degree

Apr 18·1 min read·8 words

Waldport woman dies from injuries in Thursday afternoon Newport crash

Apr 17·1 min read·10 words

Top Oregon GOP gubernatorial candidates slam Kotek, trade few jabs in first debate Thursday night

Apr 17·1 min read·15 words

Technical rescue team combines resources of coastal fire departments to handle the most treacherous of responses

Apr 17·1 min read·16 words

With delayed projects complete, Yachats council approves 2026-27 capital spending plan focusing on streets and water

Apr 17·1 min read·16 words

Oregon sues leader of Lincoln County-based disaster relief organization for misspending $837,000 in donations

Apr 17·1 min read·14 words

Gov. Kotek vetoes controversial bill overhauling Oregon public meetings law

Apr 17·1 min read·10 words

Opponents of Climate Protection Program ask court to halt Oregon’s controversial emissions reduction regulation

Apr 17·1 min read·14 words

Gov. Kotek issues order prohibiting Oregon districts from reducing school days to cut costs

Apr 16·1 min read·14 words

Vote on new agreement to operate Siletz Valley School fails on a technicality, but many questions remain

Apr 16·1 min read·17 words

Federal court rules Oregon law requiring insurance to cover abortion, contraception partly unconstitutional

Apr 15·1 min read·13 words

Rural health care grant program launched with nearly $200 million to be distributed this year

Apr 15·1 min read·15 words

GOP candidates for governor debate Thursday; Dudley and Drazen lead in fundraising so far

Apr 15·1 min read·14 words

County commission finalists will be interviewed Monday — online

Apr 15·1 min read·9 words

Staffing issues forces closure of Lincoln City DMV office for two months

Apr 15·1 min read·12 words

Fourth annual Yachats Sip & Stroll is noon to 5 p.m. Saturday

Apr 15·1 min read·12 words

Oregon coast writers discuss their craft in Newport on Saturday

Apr 15·1 min read·10 words

State education officials propose new accountability targets for districts, students’ success

Apr 15·1 min read·11 words

Symphony festival attracts Oregon high school musicians to Newport for days of learning, practice and play

Apr 14·1 min read·16 words

Newport Rec Center holding clothing swap on Earth Day Saturday

Apr 14·1 min read·10 words

LCSD superintendent recommending end of Siletz Valley School charter and starting over with new nonprofit

Apr 13·1 min read·15 words

Commissioner asks federal judge to allow his return to Lincoln County courthouse offices

Apr 13·1 min read·13 words

Marine mammal expert says whale washed ashore Sunday north of Yachats had been dead for days

Apr 13·1 min read·16 words

Waldport council’s goals for 2026-27 give emphasis to downtown cleanup, gymnasium work

Apr 12·1 min read·12 words

New Lincoln County animal shelter opens Tuesday in Waldport

Apr 11·1 min read·9 words

Rogue still clearing out South Beach brewing building as Port looks at next, best use for property

Apr 11·1 min read·17 words

PeaceHealth puts Oregon region chief on leave after doctors allege improper role in patient care

Apr 11·1 min read·15 words

Republicans are vowing to send another Oregon tax bill to the ballot

Apr 11·1 min read·12 words

Oregon governor signs slew of bills protecting immigrants amid federal crackdown

Apr 11·1 min read·11 words

Gray whales migrating north are struggling for second year to find enough food to survive and reproduce

Apr 10·1 min read·17 words

Waldport mayor sues council and manager for $250,000 over one-month removal from office last April

Apr 10·1 min read·15 words

Newport city council hears options for fixing two Big Creek dams — and state’s deadline to decide

Apr 10·1 min read·17 words

New Homeland Security leader visits Astoria to view Coast Guard facilities, honor rescue swimmer

Apr 10·1 min read·14 words

Oregon’s gas prices are the 5th highest in the country

Apr 9·1 min read·10 words

Deputies investigating deliberate fire in Waldport city hall parking lot

Apr 9·1 min read·10 words

Eugene Airport receives $6.24 million in federal money to renovate, expand Concourse A

Apr 9·1 min read·13 words

Immigration arrests in the Northwest have dropped significantly, but people without criminal records are still vulnerable

Apr 9·1 min read·16 words

Roseburg’s newspaper will stop printing after 159 years, shutter the newsroom

Apr 9·1 min read·11 words

Oregon appeals court hands big victory to PacifiCorp in wildfire class action suit

Apr 9·1 min read·13 words

Habitat for Humanity of Lincoln County hosts Home and Garden Show in Newport on Saturday, April 11

Apr 8·1 min read·17 words

Red Octopus Theatre presents Sondheim’s award-winning musical ‘Into the Woods’ starting Friday in Newport

Apr 8·1 min read·14 words

Hatfield’s marine science day Saturday kicks off series of family, youth education programs

Apr 8·1 min read·13 words

Lincoln County unemployment rate dips slightly to 6.1 percent in January

Apr 8·1 min read·11 words

Police arrest state employee on suspicion of arson at DHS office Monday

Apr 8·1 min read·12 words

Oregon gave millions in erroneous benefits for state health plan, audit says

Apr 7·1 min read·12 words

Oregon joins lawsuit over Trump’s latest election order

Apr 7·1 min read·8 words

Forecasters prepare for increased drought, wildfire risk under NOAA climate outlook

Apr 7·1 min read·11 words

Humpback whale that came ashore north of Yachats in November had many chronic illnesses, necropsy report says

Apr 6·1 min read·17 words

Oregon tourism and visits to the coast continue to face drop in international visitors, especially Canadians

Apr 6·1 min read·16 words

Fishing poles for kids giveaway Saturday in Newport is a labor of love for Marine veterans group

Apr 6·1 min read·17 words

Less than average rain in March adds to a dry year so far on the coast

Apr 6·1 min read·16 words

Logsden man killed in truck accident Saturday near Siletz

Apr 5·1 min read·9 words

Oregon Coast CC and Yakona Nature Preserve team up to offer associate’s degree in natural resources

Apr 5·1 min read·16 words

Oregon extends comment period for offshore coastal wind projects — including none at all

Apr 5·1 min read·14 words

Tide pool ambassador Jamie Kish of Yachats has to “hold fast” to her work and life on the coast

Apr 5·1 min read·19 words

Changes have brown pelicans flying north along the Oregon coast earlier this year

Apr 5·1 min read·13 words

Oregon’s climate protection plan costs far more than other state plans — and is far less accountable

Apr 4·1 min read·17 words

Under pressure from feds, Oregon stops issuing temporary commercial licenses to non-residents

Apr 4·1 min read·12 words

Commissoners take first, small steps to address agenda concerns

Apr 4·1 min read·9 words

Single-car crash east of Waldport Thursday night kills Portland man

Apr 3·1 min read·10 words

FEMA awards $3.9 million grant for hospital’s emergency water tank

Apr 3·1 min read·10 words

STEM group looking for groups to host “Little Free Library”

Apr 3·1 min read·10 words

First study of Lincoln County’s economy in 10 years shows growing impact of retirees moving to the coast

Apr 3·1 min read·18 words

Most Oregon hospitals exceed spending on charity care, but an increasing number fall short

Apr 3·1 min read·14 words

Siletz Valley School students, administrators and supporters plead with LCSD board to keep charter intact

Apr 2·1 min read·15 words

Port of Alsea launches online booking for marina reservations

Apr 2·1 min read·9 words

Audit says Oregon Parks and Recreation Department needs more safety inspections, inventory control

Apr 2·1 min read·13 words

U.S. Forest Service to close Portland headquarters and research station, open smaller Salem office

Apr 2·1 min read·14 words

Christian drag musician Flamy Grant on stage at Yachats church on Wednesday, April 8

Apr 2·1 min read·14 words

ArtFit Oregon performs ‘Enchanted Garden’ at Newport arts center this Saturday

Apr 2·1 min read·11 words

Commissioners’ meeting draws an audience of two — only to learn session postponed to Friday

Apr 1·1 min read·15 words

Humane society’s all-volunteer effort brings spay, neuter clinic to Waldport to help deal with feral cats

Apr 1·1 min read·16 words

ODFW moves commercial crabbing rules up a month to protect whales

Apr 1·1 min read·11 words

“Empty Bowls” event raises $6,163 for Yachats, Waldport food pantries

Apr 1·1 min read·10 words

Federal immigration official says once again they are “not currently planning” a detention facility on Oregon coast

Mar 31·1 min read·17 words

Unusual aquaculture “ranch” in Newport trying to build a business and save kelp beds one urchin at a time

Mar 31·1 min read·19 words

“Ava” is answering your Lincoln County non-emergency calls to see if artificial intelligence can help dispatchers

Mar 30·1 min read·16 words

Yachats schedules public session Thursday to explain housing ideas

Mar 30·1 min read·9 words

Oregon Dems request feds get more public input on massive new logging plans for Western forests

Mar 29·1 min read·16 words

Oregon business leaders urge Gov. Kotek to think bigger with prosperity council effort

Mar 29·1 min read·13 words

Immigration arrest of a man inside Oregon courthouse appears to raise stakes in federal crackdown

Mar 29·1 min read·15 words

Oregon communities envision 9,100 acres for new data centers, quadrupling the industry’s footprint

Mar 29·1 min read·13 words

State agencies bringing back “Tsunami Roadshow” to Lincoln County on Thursday

Mar 29·1 min read·11 words

OCCC Foundation auction raises record amount, honors Samaritan leader

Mar 29·1 min read·9 words

Benton County sheriff won’t seek re-election, moving to eastern Oregon

Mar 29·1 min read·10 words

County opens courthouse chambers so public can watch commissioners meet remotely

Mar 29·1 min read·11 words

Thousands line U.S. 101 in Lincoln County cities Saturday for “No Kings” rallies

Mar 29·1 min read·13 words

District schedules special meeting Tuesday on Siletz Valley School issues

Mar 28·1 min read·10 words

It’s no joke. Yachats Big Band will perform Wednesday, April 1

Mar 28·1 min read·11 words

Skeleton of massive blue whale expected to make final migration to Hatfield Marine Science Center in May

Mar 27·1 min read·17 words

Dead gray whale washes ashore north of Florence

Mar 27·1 min read·8 words

Wooden remains of Rick Bartow’s art studio coming back to life at Yakona Nature Preserve

Mar 27·1 min read·15 words

Newport Police Department’s annual report shows drop in violent crime but big increase in nuisance cases

Mar 26·1 min read·16 words

State announces $21 million in child care grants as 2-year-old program winds down

Mar 26·1 min read·13 words

Siletz Tribe opens its Lincoln City clinic to all county residents

Mar 25·1 min read·11 words

Think Oregon doesn’t have sharks? Researchers and students at Big Fish Lab conference would disagree

Mar 25·1 min read·15 words

‘Tristan und Isolde’ captured live at New York Metropolitan screens on Saturday at Newport Performing Arts Center

Mar 25·1 min read·17 words

Art quilts on display at Yachats Commons on Saturday and Sunday, March 28 and 29

Mar 25·1 min read·15 words

Supreme Court could bar late-arriving mailed ballots. Here’s what that would mean for Oregon voters.

Mar 24·1 min read·15 words

Youth Watershed Council packs a one-two punch, helping both Oregon students and the local environment

Mar 24·1 min read·15 words

“No Kings” rallies planned Saturday around Lincoln County

Mar 24·1 min read·8 words

Yachats manager part of team winning “travelability” tourism award

Mar 24·1 min read·9 words

Portland lodging chain purchases Alsi Resort in Waldport with plans to refurbish and upgrade struggling property

Mar 24·1 min read·16 words

Battle erupts between SEIU and long-term care providers

Mar 23·1 min read·8 words

Newport will expand paid parking program to Nye Beach turnaround and district beginning May 1

Mar 23·1 min read·15 words

Lawyers flee Trump’s Department of Justice to work for justice departments in Oregon and elsewhere

Mar 22·1 min read·15 words

Bay Area Hospital in Coos Bay was on the brink of catastrophe until an unlikely duo teamed up

Mar 22·1 min read·18 words

Yachats clarifies its vacation rental rules to allow licenses to be transferred to owners’ heirs

Mar 22·1 min read·15 words

College hosts legislative town hall with Anderson, Gomberg on Friday

Mar 22·1 min read·10 words

Upholstery shop owner learned trade at an early age and eventually brought skills to Toledo’s Main Street

Mar 22·1 min read·17 words

Lane County physicians sue to block PeaceHealth agreement with emergency room staffing company

Mar 22·1 min read·13 words

Grammy-winning educator steps in to lead Oregon Coast Jazz Party

Mar 21·1 min read·10 words

Federal judge Friday denies anti-gas tax group’s attempt to extend voters’ pamphlet deadline

Mar 21·1 min read·13 words

A dozen compliance issues could force LCSD to close Siletz Valley School in June if they aren’t corrected soon

Mar 20·1 min read·19 words

Yachats’ consultants, planners, council and community begin to refine ideas updating housing and zoning regulations

Mar 20·1 min read·15 words

Pelican Brewing hopes to have sixth Oregon coast location in Yachats up and running this summer

Mar 20·1 min read·16 words

Mountains or beach for spring break? Tourist-based businesses say it all depends on snow and beach weather

Mar 20·1 min read·17 words

Lincoln County commissioners move meetings online, eliminate public comment under orders of human resources director

Mar 19·1 min read·15 words

‘4000 Miles,’ a Pulitizer finalist for drama, opens at Newport Performing Arts Center on Thursday, March 26

Mar 18·1 min read·17 words

Festival of Illusions offers magic for everyone at the Lincoln City Cultural Center starting Sunday

Mar 18·1 min read·15 words

Oregon governor asks PeaceHealth to delay, reconsider Lane County emergency room staffing transition

Mar 18·1 min read·13 words

ODOT says it will be years before Highway 229 between Siletz and Kernville is repaired and reopened

Mar 18·1 min read·17 words

Oregon Coast Bank acquires small, 101-year-old bank on Washington coast

Mar 18·1 min read·10 words

Spring break weekends in Yachats are filled with community activities, sales and shows

Mar 18·1 min read·13 words

Eugene brewery will fill Newport Bayfront space left vacant when Rogue Ales suddenly closed

Mar 17·1 min read·14 words

Former school leader says Gov. Kotek could fix Oregon’s reading problem

Mar 15·1 min read·11 words

Hundreds of coastal students compete in challenge to create solar, wind and wave devices

Mar 15·1 min read·14 words

State and federal agencies issue notices about snowy plover nesting season on coastal beaches

Mar 15·1 min read·14 words

Whale’s Tail Diner in Yachats closing Sunday after sale to new owner

Mar 14·1 min read·12 words

State fines Waldport political action committee over filing issues

Mar 14·1 min read·9 words

With some dissent, OSU’s trustees approve student tuition increase as the university’s budget deficit grows

Mar 14·1 min read·15 words

Waldport councilors stress need to get massive gym repaired and open during yearly goal setting

Mar 14·1 min read·15 words

“By-The-Wind-Sailors” come ashore by the millions on central coast beaches

Mar 14·1 min read·10 words

New federal data reveals extent of immigration arrests in Oregon, Washington

Mar 14·1 min read·11 words

Have ideas for Newport’s proposed $38 million bond? There’s a meeting Wednesday to weigh in

Mar 13·1 min read·15 words

Meeting scheduled March 24 in Newport to discuss ocean salmon seasons

Mar 13·1 min read·11 words

Oregon governor’s order requiring union work on state projects ruled illegal by Marion County judge

Mar 13·1 min read·15 words

Facing a $5 million budget deficit, Lincoln County School District will need to cut programs and up to 19 positions

Mar 13·1 min read·20 words

New Yachats fire chief outlines his plans, ideas for volunteers, ambulance service, staff and administration

Mar 13·1 min read·15 words

The Chronicle’s annual report to readers: Lots of changes in 2025, calmer for 2026 but must grow revenue

Mar 13·1 min read·18 words

Legislature allocates $1.1 million so COCF&R can buy Waldport station, but district may try to renegotiate price

Mar 13·1 min read·17 words

‘Frozen — the Broadway Musical’ performs final shows at Newport Performing Arts Center on Friday and Saturday

Mar 12·1 min read·17 words

Oregon Oregon Coast Symphony Festival continues free performances with trio and quartet playing Sunday in Newport

Mar 12·1 min read·16 words

Backers of attempt to recall Walport’s mayor end their effort day before petition signature deadline

Mar 11·1 min read·15 words

Oregon DEQ issues record-breaking $3 million fine against Coffin Butte landfill near Corvallis

Mar 11·1 min read·13 words

Oregon Shakespeare Festival opens March 13 with three productions in the Bowmer Theatre

Mar 11·1 min read·13 words

Trump administration wants to Make Oregon Logged Again, revving up decades‑old battles over big timber

Mar 11·1 min read·15 words

Hundreds of Oregonians sign up to run for statewide races, Congress, Legislature

Mar 11·1 min read·12 words

Marion County judge to rule this week on Oregon gas tax vote change — but says decision likely to be appealed

Mar 11·1 min read·21 words

Got $10? Get ready to pay to stop at dozens of state parks and recreation sites on the coast

Mar 10·1 min read·19 words

This week will determine May and maybe November lineups for three Lincoln County commission seats

Mar 9·1 min read·15 words

Debate over the Florence area’s first charter school and its religious ties riles the community

Mar 8·1 min read·15 words

Oregon Legislature votes to allow more agri-tourism on farmland. Critics say it’s short-sighted

Mar 8·1 min read·13 words

Popular Depoe Bay coffee shop is a family affair involving parents, daughters and children

Mar 8·1 min read·14 words

Health district begins work on $3.2 million building in Newport to house hospital’s medical residents

Mar 8·1 min read·15 words

Coast’s rain was quite average in February, but still below average for year

Mar 7·1 min read·13 words

Newport High boys basketball team upset in first round of playoffs Friday

Mar 7·1 min read·12 words

Eugene emergency room docs call on lawmakers to scrutinize PeaceHealth privatization deal

Mar 7·1 min read·12 words

Oregon legislators end short 2026 session. Here’s a roundup of major bills that passed — and died

Mar 7·1 min read·17 words

Oregon is about to make it much harder to sue your gym and ski resort: Here’s what is changing

Mar 7·1 min read·19 words

Astoria-based Coast Guard rescue swimmer dies a week after accident off Washington coast

Mar 6·1 min read·13 words

Gourmet in an hour? Culinary students from Siletz tackle the competition in statewide cooking championship

Mar 6·1 min read·15 words

Democrats in Oregon Legislature quietly narrow business tax break they once touted

Mar 6·1 min read·12 words

Grocery store robber sentenced to more than 7 years in prison

Mar 6·1 min read·11 words

Oregon Legislature changes allocation of how local governments can use the lodging taxes they levy

Mar 6·1 min read·15 words

Dogs, guests and sheriff’s office celebrate new animal shelter in Waldport with ribbon cutting

Mar 5·1 min read·14 words

Benton County commissioners reverse November decision Tuesday and deny Coffin Butte landfill expansion

Mar 5·1 min read·13 words

Oregon Legislature passes lodging tax hike to help Oregon wildlife and ranchers facing wolf kills

Mar 5·1 min read·15 words

Two months after Claire Hall’s death, Lincoln County commissioners name four applicants to fill her position

Mar 5·1 min read·16 words

Jason Holland elected chair of Oregon Arts Commission

Mar 4·1 min read·8 words

Las Vegas ventriloquist Terry Fator is bringing his host of characters to Chinook Winds Casino Resort on Saturday

Mar 4·1 min read·18 words

Toledo’s First Weekend art show returns on Saturday

Mar 4·1 min read·8 words

In new court filing, ICE says it has no plans for Newport facility, asks judge to dismiss lawsuit. Newport says “Promise”

Mar 4·1 min read·21 words

Republican legislators file suit Tuesday claiming Democrats’ bill altering Oregon gas tax vote is illegal

Mar 4·1 min read·15 words

New, massive marine heatwave off Oregon coast could create another “Blob” of warm water, NOAA scientists report

Mar 4·1 min read·17 words

Conservative state senator from southern Oregon coast seeks GOP nomination for U.S. Senate

Mar 3·1 min read·13 words

Annual herring spawn this week attracts birders, photographers, students — and of course sea lions and gulls — to Yaquina Bay

Mar 3·1 min read·21 words

Oregon gas tax vote is moving to May, as House Democrats OK election change 31-20 Monday

Mar 3·1 min read·16 words

Agency reverses decision that Port of Newport contractors must pay prevailing wages to remove derelict boats

Mar 2·1 min read·16 words

Spurned in Newport, ICE went looking to put detention center in Coos County — and got similar reception

Mar 2·1 min read·18 words

To square Oregon’s budget, lawmakers say many state agency jobs must go unfilled

Mar 1·1 min read·13 words

Legislation to increase statewide lodging tax to 2.75 percent goes through Oregon House, now in Senate

Mar 1·1 min read·16 words

Yachats party celebrates the official opening of long-awaited new library

Mar 1·1 min read·10 words

Business leaders warn Kotek against bill that would make tax change

Mar 1·1 min read·11 words

Port of Alsea seeking candidates for open board seat

Mar 1·1 min read·9 words

Central Coast firefighting academy finishes four months of training with five graduates now ready to help

Feb 28·1 min read·16 words

Seven now running for Lincoln County commission as state agency clears up appointment questions, statements

Feb 27·1 min read·15 words

Mother of man killed by SWAT team in 2024 Five Rivers shooting files $12.5 million wrongful death lawsuit

Feb 27·1 min read·18 words

Newport prepares list of projects it hopes voters will fund with $50 million bond in November

Feb 27·1 min read·16 words

Lions Club and Yachats celebrate “Bird City” designation on Sunday

Feb 27·1 min read·10 words

As Oregon lawmakers blow gas tax deadline, Tobias Read warns of consequences

Feb 27·1 min read·12 words

Oregon on track to partially disconnect state tax code from new federal code to curb revenue loss

Feb 27·1 min read·17 words

UO information study wraps up with three local events this weekend

Feb 26·1 min read·11 words

Oregon hospitals’ push to curb charity care sparks opposition in 2026 Legislature

Feb 26·1 min read·12 words

Agreement with school district will allow Oregon Coast CC to open East County Center in Toledo

Feb 26·1 min read·16 words

Newport and Oregon State Police make 536 traffic stops during seafood and wine festival looking for drunken drivers

Feb 25·1 min read·18 words

Upset about housing policy, Lincoln City state senator considers run for Oregon Labor commissioner’s office

Feb 25·1 min read·15 words

Travel Oregon seeks new boss at a more reasonable salary

Feb 25·1 min read·10 words

Members of the Oregon Coast Council for the Arts present work in annual Newport show

Feb 25·1 min read·15 words

See award-winning short films from around the world at the Lincoln City Bijou Theatre starting Friday

Feb 25·1 min read·16 words

Have thoughts on coastal tourism? Travel Oregon wants to know what you think

Feb 24·1 min read·13 words

Health officials urge vaccination after measles detected in wastewater in Lincoln and five other Oregon counties

Feb 24·1 min read·16 words

Sheriff announces March 5 ceremony at new animal shelter in Waldport

Feb 24·1 min read·11 words

Decade of debate, years of planning and 11 months to build — Yachats dedicates $1.35 million library Saturday

Feb 24·1 min read·18 words

Facing Wednesday deadline, Oregon Senate passes bill to reschedule gas tax referral over GOP opposition

Feb 24·1 min read·15 words

Project manager, architect selected to develop Lincoln County Commons

Feb 24·1 min read·9 words

District attorney schedules town hall in Yachats on Saturday

Feb 23·1 min read·9 words

Six Lincoln County nonprofits awarded Samaritan Health grants

Feb 22·1 min read·8 words

Seal Rock riding program taps healing power of horses to help people with special needs

Feb 22·1 min read·15 words

Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission rejects controversial petition on crabbing gear

Feb 22·1 min read·11 words

Hoyle announces re-election bid for third term in Congress

Feb 21·1 min read·9 words

PacificCorp reaches $575 million settlement with federal agencies over 2020 wildfires

Feb 21·1 min read·11 words

Clock ticks as Oregon lawmakers postpone transportation referendum vote yet again

Feb 21·1 min read·11 words

Feds propose opening millions of acres of western Oregon forests to 1960s logging levels

Feb 21·1 min read·14 words

Despite threat of drought, Yachats council hears upbeat report on water availability

Feb 20·1 min read·12 words

Oregon’s tax on dead people’s assets could change this year

Feb 19·1 min read·10 words

Looking for a job in Oregon? The pickings are slim — except in health care and social services

Feb 19·1 min read·18 words

Derelict boats pose hazards in Oregon’s waterways — and an expensive headache for the Port of Newport

Feb 19·1 min read·17 words

Registration is open for 4th annual Lincoln County economic summit

Feb 19·1 min read·10 words

Public invited to three events as UO journalism project concludes Lincoln County study

Feb 19·1 min read·13 words

Citing fire danger, Newport council votes to ban most personal fireworks year-round in the city

Feb 19·1 min read·15 words

Republicans senators are no shows to Wednesday afternoon session on vote of transportation referendum

Feb 19·1 min read·14 words

County commissioners award $185,000 to nine community groups

Feb 19·1 min read·8 words

Siuslaw National Forest begins hiring for summer positions

Feb 18·1 min read·8 words

Plan to keep Blazers in Portland would cost taxpayers $600 million with team paying nothing

Feb 18·1 min read·15 words

Oregon House clears bill to alert school, university communities of immigration activity

Feb 18·1 min read·12 words

Tibetan monks spending 6 days in Yachats before ending tour in Newport

Feb 18·1 min read·12 words

Registration for a spot at Newport Paper and Book Arts Festival in April starts Wednesday

Feb 18·1 min read·15 words

Newport Seafood & Wine Festival starts Thursday, celebrating its 49th year

Feb 18·1 min read·11 words

Osborne selected for vacancy on Port of Newport commission

Feb 17·1 min read·9 words

Oregon agencies begin delving into details, promises of Samaritan Health’s merger with Washington nonprofit

Feb 17·1 min read·14 words

Visits to Oregon state parks in 2025 — especially on the coast — drops to lowest since Covid pandemic

Feb 17·1 min read·19 words

Legislation rejecting some Trump tax cuts clears Oregon Senate on nearly party-line vote

Feb 17·1 min read·13 words

As Trump’s deportation campaign grows violent, some Oregon Republicans begin to push back

Feb 16·1 min read·13 words

Sen. Anderson told his attempt to tweak prevailing wage laws will not advance in 2026 Legislature

Feb 15·1 min read·16 words

School district seeks budget committee member from south county

Feb 15·1 min read·9 words

Rogue Ales & Spirits equipment and swag hits the auction block

Feb 14·1 min read·11 words

Yachats is in strong financial shape, officials say in annual meeting, but some big bills are on the horizon

Feb 14·1 min read·19 words

Union asks lawmakers to repeal law on cannabis workers it spent $2.9 million to pass in 2024

Feb 13·1 min read·17 words

Democratic Oregon lawmakers advance bill to move transportation tax referendum to May

Feb 13·1 min read·12 words

Think Lincoln County commissioners can agree who to interview for Claire Hall’s position? Think again

Feb 13·1 min read·15 words

There may finally be a buyer — for $12 million — of the troubled Shilo Inn on Newport’s oceanfront

Feb 13·1 min read·19 words

Fight over rifle purchases at Newport store lands Yachats attorney in jail

Feb 13·1 min read·12 words

Hoyle, Merkley and Wyden ask Coast Guard to reopen stations in Gold Beach and Bandon

Feb 12·1 min read·15 words

It’s a hectic week for florists as they prepare for crush of Valentine’s Day orders

Feb 12·1 min read·15 words

80-year-old pilot escapes injury Wednesday after crashing into trees at Wakonda Beach airport

Feb 12·1 min read·13 words

Missing and endangered man from California drowns Wednesday in Devils Churn south of Yachats

Feb 12·1 min read·14 words

International vocalist Halie Loren will perform at Lincoln City Cultural Center

Feb 11·1 min read·11 words

Legislation imperiled in push to restore waivers for Oregon gyms, ski resorts and other businesses

Feb 11·1 min read·15 words

More businesses demand a pause on Oregon’s new recycling fees, following court decision

Feb 11·1 min read·13 words

Oregon lawmakers reveal reworked plans to partially delay campaign finance law

Feb 11·1 min read·11 words

Anyone can fish, crab or clam for free this weekend in Oregon

Feb 11·1 min read·12 words

‘Budget pothole’: Oregon’s transportation funding challenge comes into clearer focus Tuesday

Feb 11·1 min read·11 words

Yachats Fire board dismisses Petrick as administrator, chief effective Feb. 28 seeking “new direction in leadership”

Feb 11·1 min read·16 words

College, school district showcase their CTE programs Friday in Newport

Feb 10·1 min read·10 words

Hoyle announces funding help for projects in Waldport and Lincoln City

Feb 10·1 min read·11 words

Oregon Democrats push plan to renovate Moda Center, woo new Blazers owner

Feb 10·1 min read·12 words

Tibetan monks will share culture and rituals during three-week visit to four coastal cities

Feb 10·1 min read·14 words

First of two 2026 Polly Plumb-sponsored art quilt shows is this weekend in Yachats

Feb 10·1 min read·14 words

Tickets on sale for Oregon Coast CC’s annual “Pearls” fundraiser

Feb 10·1 min read·10 words

Bill moving Oregon gas tax vote from November to May has first hearing Monday — and big backlash

Feb 10·1 min read·18 words

Safeway store in Newport will close this summer but WinCo plans Waremart grocery in its place

Feb 9·1 min read·16 words

Siletz tribal members elect three new members, select officers for 2026

Feb 8·1 min read·11 words

Proposal in special legislative session could expand PERS benefits for 700 public employees

Feb 8·1 min read·13 words

Toledo council selects Tracy Mix as mayor to replace Cross

Feb 8·1 min read·10 words

Toledo business owner Barry Bruster constantly looking for ideas for his projects and community

Feb 8·1 min read·14 words

Newport council takes first step to ban sale of personal fireworks

Feb 7·1 min read·11 words

Yachats officials give “State of the City” presentation Tuesday

Feb 7·1 min read·9 words

Oregon anti-hunger advocates push for food bank funding, school meals

Feb 6·1 min read·10 words

Federal judge blocks immigration agents from making warrantless arrests in Oregon

Feb 6·1 min read·11 words

Criminal charges must be dismissed if defendant can’t get a lawyer, Oregon Supreme Court rules

Feb 6·1 min read·15 words

Oregon’s on track to break low snowpack records, but there’s still hope for snow

Feb 6·1 min read·14 words

Contentious district map heads to Deschutes County voters in November

Feb 6·1 min read·10 words

Breeding season for murres provides ample opportunity for bald eagles

Feb 6·1 min read·10 words

SPECIAL REPORT: Newport teenager navigates father’s deportation as immigrant community reacts to threats of ICE raids

Feb 6·1 min read·16 words

Sunday’s first services at new South Beach Church took 13 years of searching, planning and building

Feb 6·1 min read·16 words

Think you’re too old to create? Take a look at the “85 & Over” show at the Newport Performing Arts Center

Feb 6·1 min read·21 words

Opponents of Waldport council trying a second time to gather signatures for a recall election

Feb 6·1 min read·15 words