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In consultation with Lincoln County Public Health and the city manager, Driftwood Public Library is closed to the public from Sunday, Jan. 23, through Saturday, Jan. 29. Curbside service and c…
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The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has awarded The Oregon Coast Visitors Association $735,200 for a grant titled Capturing Value by Keeping Local Seafood Local. This effort wil…
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County commissioner candidate for position No. 1, Casey Miller, launches a countywide survey and has articulated his campaign themes. His website is www.caseymillercommissioner.com
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The public is invited to learn about plans to close gaps along the Oregon Coast Trail (OCT). Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) is hosting an online open house and webinar for peopl…
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We are sending an update to the message we sent out a few days ago. It was identified that those who live in multi family units or who have a PO Box were not able to order the home test kits on-line.
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Infectious disease specialist Jill Provaznik, MD, has joined Samaritan Health Services. She sees patients at Samaritan Medical Group Infectious Disease – Newport, as well as in Corvallis.
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Oregon is seeing a dramatic increase in COVID-19 cases due to a surge in the omicron variant. The number of cases in Lincoln County is exploding this month with a total, as of Monday, Jan. 17,…
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The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation is warning Oregonians to use caution when investing in cryptocurrencies, nonfungible tokens, or other new or volatile products.
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The Newport Parks and Recreation Department announces adjustments to the operational hours of the Newport Aquatic Center starting Jan. 25. Hours are being adjusted due to staffing shortages th…
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The police blotter relates to the public record of incidents as reported by law enforcement agencies.
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Collectible buttons and French haute couture fashions will divert our attention from the present to the past at the Fiber Arts Studio Gallery at the Lincoln City Cultural Center, now through Feb. 20.
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This week is wellness week which is going wonderfully. Tuesday the Freshman directed Tigers to write their favorite quote on a notecard and enter it into the Tiger's respected grade bin. One n…
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The Newport 60+ will host a Tax-Aide Information Session from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 28. Long-time AARP volunteer Kathy Kuebbing will instruct class attendees on how to file their own t…
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Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) has announced that the agency will begin accepting new applications again for the Oregon Emergency Rental Assistance Program (OERAP) starting Wedne…
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More comprehensive data analytics could help the Oregon State Police (OSP) Patrol Services Division better project future staffing needs, deploy current resources, and project overtime needs, …
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The Friends of Driftwood Public Library will present the literary series “Oregon Legacy” to the Lincoln County community on four Sunday afternoons in February 2022. The library is partnering w…
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The Lincoln City Parks and Recreation Advisory Board gave a presentation during the Lincoln City Council meeting Monday, Jan. 10, on the planning, construction and funding for Taft Park. The p…
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A quick update of newly released information from our Federal partners regarding access to free at home COVID Test Kits - ordered through the US Postal Service.
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The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) has increased the income limits for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Employment Related Day Care (ERDC) program to 200% o…
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Lincoln County Board of Commissioners proclaimed the month of January 2022 as Human Trafficking Awareness Month during a meeting Wednesday, Jan. 12.
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An expecting mom’s instincts told her to pack her hospital bag when she went for a routine visit to her OB/GYN on Jan. 6, even though her due date was not for another three weeks.
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If you need a DMV service, even if you already set an appointment, be sure to check online before you go. This is especially important this winter when DMV offices may need to close without no…
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The Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission (PSMFC) initiated a new program to prevent delays during the transport of watercraft destined for the states of Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana.
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The Newport Parks and Recreation Department announces the early closure of the Newport Recreation Center on Saturday, Jan. 15.
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Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) now predicts a peak in hospitalizations in Oregon by the end of January, followed by a sharp drop after the peak.
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Oregon Health Authority is moving to an opt-in model for investigating COVID-19 cases, launching a new website and hotline as a way for people who test positive for the virus to report results…
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With the surge of COVID-19 cases, Oregon Gov. Kate Brown has ordered an increase of National Guard members for the second hospital relief mission, with up to 1,200 Oregon Citizen-Soldiers and …
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The Center for Biological Diversity sued the National Marine Fisheries Service Monday, Jan. 10, for failing to protect endangered Pacific humpback whales from deadly entanglements in sablefish…
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To celebrate the quality of “antiquing,” every February Lincoln City’s antique store community hosts their annual Antique & Collectibles Week, a 10-day-long event featuring citywide sales …
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The Mid-Coast Water Planning Partnership announced Friday, Jan. 7, that a draft plan, The Mid-Coast Water Action Plan, is available for public review and comment. The announcement is a culmin…
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Fiber in the MIX will be held at the Chessman Gallery From Jan. 14 through Feb. 28. Opening reception is from 5-7 p.m. Jan. 14 at the Lincoln City Cultural Center followed by a virtual gallery…
