The City of Toledo recognized October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month and proclaimed Oct. 12, 2026, Indigenous Peoples’ Day in declarations issued by Mayor Tracy Mix. Toledo held its Domestic Violence Awareness Candlelight Vigil on Saturday, Oct. 3. The city’s proclamation says the annual vigil brings the community together to honor victims and survivors, remember those who have died, share information about services, and show support and hope. The proclamation recognize

The Newport City Council has appointed Simon Holding, a 17-year-old Newport High School senior as a citizen advisor to the city’s Planning Commission, bringing a student perspective to discussions about the community’s future. Holding told councilors he hopes to become an urban planner and wants to learn more about Newport’s zoning rules. He also described a research paper he wrote on mobility justice in Newport, based on interviews with two local government officials. During

Lincoln City is moving ahead with a long-awaited roadmap to cut emissions and prepare for climate impacts, after the City Council voted unanimously to adopt a new Climate Action Plan (CAP) — with utility concerns formally attached and several data errors flagged for correction. The council approved Resolution 2026-08 adopting the Lincoln City Climate Action Plan on Monday night, 9/13/26, directing staff to include a letter from Northwest Natural as an addendum to the plan. Su

The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners are preparing to resume in-person public meetings after several months of holding sessions virtually after county officials said employees raised safety concerns. . During the Sept. 2 Board of Commissioners meeting, Chair Walter Chuck said county staff and the county’s insurer had previously recommended moving to online-only meetings after multiple complaints from employees who reported feeling unsafe during contentious public comment

Charlie Plybon providing public comment to the Newport City Council Newport residents and Surf Rider volunteers pressed the Newport City council during public comment, to act on persistent bacterial contamination at the Nye Beach stormwater outfall, warning that high levels of fecal indicator bacteria are an ongoing public health risk at one of the community’s most popular beaches. Speaking during public comment at the Newport City Council meeting, several members of the loca

The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners remained deadlocked Wednesday over its vacant third seat, despite Commissioner Casey Miller continuing to expand the number of people he said he would support for appointment. At the Sept. 2 meeting, Commissioner Walter Chuck again nominated Cristen Don. After Miller declined to second the motion, Miller proposed nine possible appointees. Chuck declined to second that motion and instead nominated Cathie Rigby. Miller declined to secon

Oregon’s new Blue Economy Task Force, established by Senate Bill 1525 during the 2026 legislative session, is beginning work to identify opportunities to strengthen Oregon’s coastal economy while protecting the health and resilience of the state’s coastal ecosystems. In addition to two legislative members, 16 community members have been appointed to the task force. The first meeting will be on September 2 at 1:00pm The task force is charged with taking a comprehensive look

At the August council meeting the Waldport City Council held a tense public hearing to address multiple citizen complaints against City Manager Dann Cutter, centering on his social media activity, his communications with law enforcement and prosecutors, and his handling of a whistleblower-style allegation involving the Siletz tribe. After more than an hour of sometimes chaotic discussion, councilors did not discipline or dismiss the city manager. Instead, they voted to send t

Lincoln County officials briefed the Newport City Council on the long‑planned Lincoln County Commons project, outlining a roughly $40 million fairgrounds and events center redevelopment that is now deep into design and pre‑construction planning. Project manager Joshua Dodson of Dodson Project Management (DPM) told councilors the county has its core team in place and is working to align scope, schedule, and budget before breaking ground. “We have prepared a few slides to give

Lincoln County commissioners on Wednesday approved a package of tourism room tax (TRT) agreements, continued their stalemated discussion over filling the vacant Position 2 commission seat, and discussed potential changes to the board agenda. TRT contracts for chambers and museums approved After being pulled from the consent calendar at a previous meeting, a set of tourism-related contracts came back for full board discussion. Commissioners reviewed agreements with seven entit

Waldport is getting a new public park along the Alsea River, after the city council voted to accept a donated former fuel station site and name it Earthlight Park. The 1.35‑acre property sits along Highway 34 on the Alsea River and comes with one crucial feature: existing dock rights. City Manager Dann Cutter told councilors that opens the door for the city to seek grants to build a public fishing dock at a spot where residents can walk down and fish during salmon season. “Th

Update: According to Lincoln City Police Nicholas Mumma has been arrested and according to the jail roster he faces charges of Animal Abuse. Public comment during the Lincoln City Council meetng drew sharp criticism of police conduct, rising utility costs, and city financial priorities. After approving liquor licenses and minutes without debate, the council opened the floor to public comment, where four speakers raised concerns that ranged from public safety and animal abuse

The Toledo City Council has appointed longtime resident and former councilor Stu Strom to fill a vacant seat through the end of the year. Council noted his experience and institutional memory that would benefit the current council. The vacancy was created by the resignation of Council President Sylvia. The seat is one of three council positions up for election this November, meaning Strom will serve roughly five and a half months before voters decide who holds the seat long-t

All six Waldport City Councilors will keep their seats. With 95% of the votes counted and a 37% voter turnout the recall of the six city councilors has failed. Tony Thimakis the recall organizer, said he was very disapointed in the voter turnout. On June 2, 2026, the Lincoln County Clerk, Amy Southwell, confirmed that the recall petitions against all six Waldport City Councilors. Ballots were due in by 8pm Monday July 13. The second unofficial count will be done by Tuesday Ju

Lincoln City officials say the city’s aging City Hall and library complex is facing serious water damage, high operating costs, and growing safety and accessibility concerns, raising questions about how long the building can continue to function in its current state. Lincoln City residents got a chance to hear about the future of their aging City Hall and library building, during recent Town Hall meetings. Citizens got an opportunity to hear about three multi‑million‑dollar

Lincoln County commissioners adopted a package of year-end budget amendments during a special meeting June 30, while clashing briefly over public access and to commissioners access to backup documents and hearing sharp criticism from a citizen during public comment. Finance Director Lennon Pierce walked the board through a series of adjustments across multiple funds, including about $486,000 in increased materials and services for roads and highways, $125,000 for new motor ve

Tony Thimakis, organizer of the recall of the 6 Waldport Council members, has submitted a formal complaint to the Secretary of State's office alleging that the city, through the City Manager Dann Cutter, misled the public regarding the recall election. Thimakis said a statement that was made on the city of Waldport's website could mislead voters. In the statement, Cutter states he is responding to questions regarding how the city government will be run if all council members

The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners formally recognized the work of local probation, parole and community supervision officers, proclaiming July 19–25, 2026 as Probation, Parole and Community Supervision Week in Lincoln County. Commissioner Casey Miller read the proclamation at the start of the board’s meeting, noting that juvenile and adult community supervision is “an essential part of the criminal justice and public safety system.” The proclamation stated that Lincol

Statewide fire restrictions remain in effect for all Bureau of Land Management public lands throughout Oregon and Washington, and many local regions have additional restrictions in place. BLM leaders encourage all visitors to be aware of all active restrictions and closures as warmer weather sets in around the Pacific Northwest. “Every individual's choices directly impact community safety,” said Kim Prill, BLM Oregon/Washington Acting State Director. “Just one spark can start

NEWPORT — Lincoln County commissioners adopted the county’s 2026-27 budget after a process that raised questions about draft changes, audit findings, financial-system access and the public’s ability to review a 330-page spending plan before final approval. The dispute was not only about how much the county plans to spend. It was also about which version of the budget was being adopted, what changed between drafts and whether commissioners and residents had enough information