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Three Health Insurance Options Remain in Lincoln County

Health June 9, 2026 0

LINCOLN CITY — Lincoln County residents who buy their own health insurance will have three carriers to choose from in 2027 even as proposed rates rise and two insurers exit the individual market, state officials announced this week.

Youth Invited to Name OSP’s Newest K-9

News June 5, 2026 0

SALEM — Oregon kids ages 9–17 have a paws-itively exciting opportunity to help name Oregon State Police’s newest conservation K-9.

COAST GUARD CANCELS DEI OFFICER PROGRAM

News June 5, 2026 0

WASHINGTON, D.C. — “Woke” policies may still be thriving in the state of Oregon, but not at U.S. Coast Guard stations up and down the coast where DEI has been cancelled and meritocracy is back.

CLERK WEARIED BY CEASELESS MAIL-IN ELECTION CYCLE

News June 2, 2026 1

NEWPORT (Ore.) — Mail-in voting may be easy on 41,000 Lincoln County voters, but it’s nerve-rackingly hard on the handful of people who answer to an unremitting flow of ballots.

D RIVER: “The Big Cool Stuff Is Happening Now”

EXCLUSIVE News May 29, 2026 1

LINCOLN CITY — If you’ve driven past the D River Wayside in recent days, you’ve seen the change. The aging restrooms are gone, and in their place a busy construction site hums with heavy equipment just steps from the Pacific.

Police

OSP: River Otter Killed, Tips Sought

Police June 15, 2026 0

LINCOLN COUNTY, Ore. — Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife Division troopers are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying who is responsible for the unlawful shooting of a river otter at Thissel Pond

True Stories of the Oregon State Police

Police May 27, 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.

True Stories of the Oregon State Police

Police May 18, 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.

True Stories of the Oregon State Police

Police May 14, 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.

True Stories of the Oregon State Police

Police April 24, 2026 0

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

Business

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.

State Economic Outlook Cloudy

BEACON ECONOMIC REPORT Business January 17, 2026 0

Lincoln County on Oregon's central coast is contending with economic headwinds as declines in its longstanding timber and commercial fishing sectors contribute to elevated unemployment and sluggish job growth, recent state data shows.

INSIDE THE NEW 1st CHOICE FRESH MARKET

Business November 17, 2025 1

Welcome to 1st Choice Fresh Market, 25,000 square feet of garden-to-store produce, locally-caught seafood and sushi, Oregon-grown beef, a bakery, a sit-down deli and the biggest, coldest walk-in beer cooler at the coast — aptly named the “Beer Cave!”

Gilgamesh Coast: Epic Brews Anchor Lincoln City’s Craft Surge

Business November 7, 2025 2

Tucked into the Lincoln City Outlets across from the Nike store, Gilgamesh Brewing's newest outpost, The Coast, has transformed from a rocky launch into a bustling hub for locals and tourists alike, drawing crowds with its expansive space, farm-to-table fare and community events.

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.

Outdoors

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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?

Buggy Thrills and Vanishing Dunes

EXCLUSIVE Entertainment March 29, 2026 0

I screamed as our giant blue dune buggy plunged down a towering sand dune in Florence yesterday, risking life and limb to report the wild heart of the Oregon coast.

Driftwood Windfall Buries Taft Beach

Outdoors March 17, 2026 1

LINCOLN CITY — Massive piles of driftwood have washed ashore at Taft’s Siletz Bay turning the beach into a natural lumberyard of twisted logs, bleached branches and whole tree trunks.

Sports

Hydroplanes to Chase Records at Devil’s Lake Time Trials

News October 8, 2025 0

High-octane hydroplanes are primed to carve through the calm waters of Devil's Lake this weekend, chasing world straightaway speed records in a tradition-fueled showdown of speed and precision.

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

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.