Boiler Bay Beacon was founded on Sept. 11, 2025 by Justin Werner & Rick Beasley.

The Beacon is run by Rick Beasley and Justin Werner, operating as an independent news organization in Lincoln County, Oregon.

Justin Werner
A dedicated advocate for ethical, independent reporting on the Oregon Coast, Justin Werner continues to raise the bar for local journalism through relentless curiosity, technical expertise, and an unwavering commitment to truth.
Rick Beasley
Rick Beasley, a veteran newsman with more than two-dozen important journalism awards to his credit, is co-publisher and reporter at Boiler Bay Beacon. As an internet newspaper, the Beacon is a glove-like fit to Beasley’s background as a crusading reporter whose only goal is to keep the presses greased with advertising in order to bring you, the reader, astonishing stories and photos you won’t find anywhere else. Contact Rick at [email protected] for ads or with your story ideas.