Brian Bahouth

Last year, the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians petitioned the Oregon State Marine Board to impose a motorized boat ban on the upper Siletz river in Lincoln County. The board is expected to issue a temporary rule at its meeting in early April, ahead of a series of public meetings.

After four hours of emotional public comment, the commission voted 6-1 to deny the petition.

A bill that would enable the Oregon Ocean Science Trust to expand fundraising in support of ocean research is advancing through the state legislature. The Oregon House approved HB 4097 Tuesday.

Whale entanglements are becoming more common along the west coast of the United States, with NOAA Fisheries reporting as many as three dozen confirmed sightings in 2024.

Wyden thanked central coast residents for their passion in helping to bring a Coast Guard helicopter back to Newport.

While the longer drive is an inconvenience, a bigger concern is the fact that the landslide flowed directly into the Siletz River.

Lincoln County Commissioner Claire Hall died suddenly on Jan. 4. In compliance with Oregon law, the remaining two commissioners met virtually Wednesday to discuss the process of selecting a replacement.

Out of more than 14,000 counted, a tax to support the Lincoln County Veterans Service Office has officially passed, by a mere 13 votes.

Opponents of Waldport’s mayor have been given the green light to gather signatures to try to force her out of office.

Commercial Dungeness crabbing boats in Oregon have a three day window to set their traps before they can begin their harvest at 9:00 a.m. on Dec. 16