1+ hour, 18+ min ago   (503+ words) Members of the Yakama Nation harvest Pacific lamprey at Wilumpt, or Willamette Falls, near Oregon City on June 24, 2026. The lamprey are an ancient and culturally significant species for many Northwest tribes. Fishing would have been banned under an initiative that…...

1+ hour, 34+ min ago   (174+ words) Critical fire weather conditions, including Red Flag Watches and Warnings, are underway across the Geographic Area, creating an increased risk for rapid wildfire growth. Fire officials urge residents and visitors to help prevent wildfires by avoiding activities that could spark…...

5+ hour, 21+ min ago   (498+ words) Lincoln City Residents and Visitors have the opportunity to rediscover the magic of Finders Keepers, Lincoln City’s tradition of hiding hand-blown glass floats on the beach. The 2026 Finders Keepers season includes special glass float drops. Each glass float includes a…...

5+ hour, 21+ min ago   (287+ words) This project includes construction to permanent financing for a new sawmill and installation of related equipment and is expected to create at least 35 jobs. U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Oregon State Director Jim Carmack today announced that Clatskanie Scion LLC…...

23+ hour, 39+ min ago   (183+ words) Most job openings across the state tended to be for full-time and permanent positions. Oregon private employers reported 45,400 job openings at any given time in the second quarter of 2026. This was essentially unchanged from the 45,300 job openings seen in the…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago   (367+ words) Fire season is in full swing and has reminded us to stay vigilant and cautious. Fire season is the time of year where wildfires are more likely to occur. There are precautions we can all take to reduce the risk…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago   (351+ words) The Akawa Butte Fire is located approximately 9 miles West of Crooked River Ranch, in Deschutes and Jefferson counties. The Lincoln County Fire Defense Board has mobilizing Task Force 32 in support of the Akawa Butte Fire, located approximately 9 miles West of…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago   (112+ words) On July 23, 2026, at 3 a.m., a sewer spill occurred at the corner of SE Inlet Avenue and SE 9th Street. The spill occurred because of a break in a main sewer line. Our Wastewater crew repaired the broken line by 11 a.m. The sewer line…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago   (312+ words) State Representative David Gomberg will serve as auctioneer for the afternoon. The Lincoln County Democrats will hold their annual summer picnic and auction fundraiser from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, August 2, at the Pacific Maritime Heritage Center on the Newport bayfront. The…...

1+ day, 12+ hour ago   (584+ words) Tidal forested wetlands in South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve near Charleston, Oregon, are among the natural landscapes that the state will rely on to mitigate the effects of climate change. As the federal government pushes for more logging and…...