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Business groups sue over BOLI funding law

News July 25, 2026 0

Three major business groups sued the state this month over a new law that creates a dedicated funding stream for the Bureau of Labor and Industries, arguing the Legislature broke the Oregon Constitution by passing the bill without the required three-fifths supermajority in the House.

UPDATED: Sewer Spill Sends Nearly 5,000 Gallons Toward D River

News July 24, 2026 0

LINCOLN CITY — A break in a main sewer line early Thursday released about 4,800 gallons of sewage at the corner of SE Inlet Avenue and SE 9th Street, according to a city press release.

Pacific Power Seeks $171 Million Rate Hike

EXCLUSIVE Business July 23, 2026 0

SALEM — The Oregon Public Utility Commission is asking Pacific Power customers to weigh in on the company’s request for a $170.7 million rate increase, roughly 8.6 percent overall, as the utility continues to dig out from more than $2 billion in settlements tied to the deadly 2020 Labor Day wildfires.

Be Ready for Power Outages as Wildfires Threaten Oregon

News July 22, 2026 0

Some power outages have already occurred across Oregon as wildfires and extreme weather raise the risk of longer disruptions.

‘PATS’ DELIVER PLUSHIES TO POLICE

News July 22, 2026 0

LINCOLN CITY — What does it look like when patriotism and public safety meet in the sallyport of a police department? Think of stuffed teddy bears, unicorns, plush dogs, dinosaurs and bunnies!

Police

True Stories of the Oregon State Police

LOG Police July 24, 2026 0

The following reports are taken directly from the Oregon State Police Logs. All individuals charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Newport PD’s Bait Bikes Catch Thieves

Police July 23, 2026 0

NEWPORT — Newport Police Department is deploying specially equipped “bait bikes” in areas with histories of bicycle theft, a low-cost initiative that has produced multiple arrests since launching in June.

Sheriff’s Office gets high-water rescue truck via state grant

News July 22, 2026 0

LINCOLN COUNTY — The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office has been awarded a Monterra high-water rescue vehicle through the Oregon SPIRE grant program that will let responders reach flooded or debris-blocked areas standard trucks cannot.

Amity Man Gets 28 Months for Luring Minor

News July 20, 2026 1

LINCOLN CITY — A Yamhill County man was sentenced last week to prison after a Lincoln County jury convicted him of luring a minor in a Lincoln City Police Department undercover investigation.

Lincoln City Police Address Online Harassment

Police July 18, 2026 0

Lincoln City Police Department (LCPD) issued a statement Saturday addressing an online campaign targeting a local man over alleged animal care issues, warning against doxxing, harassment, and threats of violence.

Business

‘SAVE THE WHALE’ BILLBOARDS JOLT ORE. FISHERMEN

EXCLUSIVE Business July 24, 2026 0

GLENEDEN BEACH, Ore. — A highway billboard in the middle of this historic fishing community on the Oregon coast hopes to convince tourists to “Save the Whales” — by not eating fish!

Pacific Power Seeks $171 Million Rate Hike

EXCLUSIVE Business July 23, 2026 0

Still a Toys ‘R’ Us Kid

EXCLUSIVE Business July 3, 2026 0

I still catch myself humming it sometimes: “I don’t want to grow up, I’m a Toys ‘R’ Us kid…”

SPORT CRAB KICKOFF YIELDS 8-9 DUNGIES ON 5-HR. CHARTERS

Business June 26, 2026 0

DEPOE BAY — If you want to beat the high cost of store-bought Dungeness crab you’ll have to do it by boat from the world’s smallest navigable harbor.

GRACIE’S SEA HAG CLAIMS BEST CLAM CHOWDER RANKING

Business March 29, 2026 0

DEPOE BAY — With so many seafood joints claiming to be the greatest, only one chowder house actually holds the title: Gracie’s Sea Hag was declared “the best clam chowder at the Oregon coast” by Willamette Week, a leading Portland newspaper noted for its gastronomic judgment.

Outdoors

‘SAVE THE WHALE’ BILLBOARDS JOLT ORE. FISHERMEN

EXCLUSIVE Business July 24, 2026 0

GLENEDEN BEACH, Ore. — A highway billboard in the middle of this historic fishing community on the Oregon coast hopes to convince tourists to “Save the Whales” — by not eating fish!

SPORT CRAB KICKOFF YIELDS 8-9 DUNGIES ON 5-HR. CHARTERS

Business June 26, 2026 0

DEPOE BAY — If you want to beat the high cost of store-bought Dungeness crab you’ll have to do it by boat from the world’s smallest navigable harbor.

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FROM THE BEACH TO THE JAWS

TOUR Outdoors May 28, 2026 1

I recently headed out for a casual walking tour of Siletz Bay in Lincoln City, the spot where the Siletz River meets the Pacific Ocean in a powerful, swirling meeting point locals call the “Jaws.”

EASY HIKE REVEALS FORGOTTEN WORLD AT WILDLIFE REFUGE

Outdoors May 8, 2026 0

KERNVILLE — At the Siletz Bay National Wildlife Refuge two miles south of Lincoln City is a quiet trail that meanders along timeworn dykes to a vast tidal marsh teeming with wildlife and trophy-sized fish.

WHAT THE DEVIL IS SPRING LAKE?

News April 20, 2026 0

LINCOLN CITY — Everyone has heard of Devils Lake, the 630-acre waterway beloved by boaters, water skiers and fishermen. But what the devil is Spring Lake?

Beasley At Large

BEASLEY AT LARGE: INSIDE THE ARENA

Beasley At Large May 15, 2026 1

There is a moment — quiet, usually private — when someone decides to run for public office. No crowd. No applause. Just a choice: step forward, or stay comfortable where opinions carry no consequence.

“I am essential”

Beasley At Large November 2, 2025 0

I’m not afraid of Lincoln Co. Sheriff Curtis Landers, who warned this week that his deputies are on the prowl for “groups” of people flouting Governor Kate Brown’s lockdown order.

Top 10 extras for your Tsunami Kit

Beasley At Large September 22, 2025 0

Congratulations. You’ve survived the Flood of ’99, the Windstorm of ’13 and the Election Year Wildfires. You’ve dodged the Wuhan Bat Virus and brought your stash of toilet paper back to pre-Covid levels.

Destinations

WHIMSICAL, WONDERFUL WALDPORT REVEALS ALL

Destinations June 15, 2026 0

WALDPORT, Ore. — At journey’s end, when all that’s left is the sand between your toes and a blizzard of bewildering memories, Waldport is what you make of it.

Reporter’s Notebook: Chinook Winds Revamps for 30th

Business October 11, 2025 0

Chinook Winds Casino Resort is buzzing with changes as it marks its 30th anniversary this year, blending fresh renovations with nods to its three decades on the Oregon coast.

HWY. 101 MILEPOST GUIDE

Destinations October 8, 2025 0

They flash by on the roadside like blurred monuments to our progress, but do we really notice and appreciate those innocuous Hwy. 101 mile posts that play an important role in our travels?

Joe the Sea Lion: Photo Star Hooks Beachgoers

Destinations September 22, 2025 0

On a bluff overlooking the Pacific, a bronze sea lion named Joe lounges eternally, beckoning visitors to snap selfies and ponder a slice of the Oregon coast from the Great Depression era.

The Horn Public House & Brewery

Business September 14, 2025 0

The Horn Public House & Brewery is perched over Depoe Bay with panoramic views of the “World’s Smallest Harbor” and the great outer bay itself.

Letters to the Editor

Restore Depoe Bay Audits and Oversight

Letters To The Editor July 24, 2026 0

I’m submitting this public comment as a resident of Depoe Bay — and as someone who previously served on this Council — because I believe the City’s financial situation deserves to be treated as a top governance priority, not a background issue to be managed quietly.

Remove Commissioner Claire Hall From Office

Letters To The Editor December 21, 2025 1

I am normally no fan of recalls; however, I feel there are ample reasons for removing Commissioner Hall from office at this time.

A Familiar Hand in Lincoln County’s Worrisome Audits

Letters To The Editor October 25, 2025 1

In light of the current recall effort, people want facts regarding Commissioner Hall's job performance. I have them.

Guest Columns

Melissa Bird for Congress

Guest Columns April 24, 2026 0

As we look forward to the May 19, 2026 primary election, affordability, economic anxiety, and lack of faith in government leadership appear to be on everyone’s minds.