Boiler Bay, Ore. — Boiler Bay Beacon is excited to launch a new tool today that’s all about putting the spotlight on stories you see every day: the Beacon Reporter Form.

Since we kicked off on Sept. 11, it’s been reader tips that have driven our coverage. From whale sightings in Depoe Bay to a proposed ICE detention center in Newport, and the tense situation at Lincoln County commissioner meetings.

Head to boilerbaybeacon.com/reporter to submit your scoop. It’s mobile-friendly and anonymous if you prefer, though contact info helps us verify. Fill in the basics: “Who, What, Where?” and “When, Why, How?” with a handy date picker, then upload photos or short videos. We’ll check metadata and tags for authenticity, and confirm. For bigger files, email [email protected] to coordinate.

It’s on our frontpage as a “Report” button or in the mobile menu under “Report for the Beacon.”

This isn’t just a form. It’s a nod to the First Amendment, inviting you to fuel the local journalism that keeps our coast accountable. Whether it’s a welfare agency’s funding crunch or a recall petition shaking up county hall.

Your input has already shaped our first wave of stories. What’s next? Submit today and let’s uncover it together.