Lincoln County

Lincoln County will ask voters in November for a five-year-levy to raise funds for veteran services.

The Oregon Health Authority has issued a recreational health advisory for Eckman Lake due to a harmful cyanobacteria algae bloom.

The "Tsunami Advisory" that had been in effect since Tuesday evening has been canceled.

The City of Newport has issued a Stage 1 water curtailment, requesting that residents conserve water while drought conditions continue.

The city of Siletz declared emergency water restrictions Friday due to ongoing drought conditions and record low levels in the Siletz River where the municipality draws its water.

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek has officially declared a drought in Lincoln County.

Lincoln County Commissioners have declared a drought emergency.

Prosecutors said Angela Schafer, 53, engaged in sexual activity with a student at Taft High School.

The ban lasts through October 15, 2025.

Anticipating a hot and dry Fourth of July, the Newport city council voted this week to ban personal fireworks this summer.

Oregon Coast Community College in Newport has been approved to offer its own four-year accredited degree in nursing. The opportunity comes at a time when demand for nurses is high, particularly in rural places.

Six candidates are running for three seats on the Lincoln County School District Board.