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District Attorney Voices Concerns Over Hiring Freeze
By Kiera Morgan During the October 1 Board of Commissioners meeting, Lincoln County District Attorney Jenna Wallace spoke during public...
PacificNorthWest News And Entertainment
Oct 84 min read


Recall Filed Against Commissioner Hall
The County Clerk’s office has confirmed that there has been a petition filed to recall County Commissioner Claire Hall. The County Clerk...

Kiera Morgan
Aug 74 min read


Merkley Requests Fishing Disaster Funds
Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley led the Oregon Democratic delegation—Senator Ron Wyden and U.S. Representatives...

Kiera Morgan
Jul 192 min read


No Cuts Expected For Now With Lincoln County Transit
Although several transit agencies in rural Oregon have announced cutbacks in service due to federal funding uncertainty, for now it’s...

Kiera Morgan
Jul 171 min read


Oregon Attorney General Hosts Packed Town Hall
On Monday July 7th Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield hosted a Town Hall in Lincoln City to address Federal concerns and coastal...

Kiera Morgan
Jul 102 min read


New Weekly Unemployment Benefit Amounts For 2025
The Oregon Employment Department announced the annual adjustment to the minimum and maximum weekly benefit amounts (WBAs) for both...

Kiera Morgan
Jun 182 min read


Senator Anderson Pushes Workforce Housing
The Oregon Senate unanimously passed Senate Bill 1086, a bipartisan bill introduced by Senator Dick Anderson (R-Lincoln City) aimed at...

Kiera Morgan
Apr 121 min read


Town Hall With Gomberg And Anderson
There were many who attended a recent Town Hall held on Friday February 28th at Oregon Coast Community College's north county campus,...

Kiera Morgan
Mar 63 min read


New Law Helps Protect Against Animal Abuse Videos
HB 4145, a crucial measure aimed at prohibiting the creation, distribution, and sale of animal torture videos and photos within the state...

Kiera Morgan
Jan 21 min read


Gomberg Nominated As Speaker Pro-Tem
Ahead of the 2025 legislative session, State Representative David Gomberg (D-Otis) is Oregon House Democrats’ nominee for Speaker Pro...

Kiera Morgan
Dec 3, 20242 min read


Tribes Work To Get Sea Otters Returned To Oregon
Leaders of two federally recognized Oregon coastal Indian tribes, The Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians...

Kiera Morgan
Jun 29, 20242 min read


Federal Support For West Coast Fishermen and Seafood
Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, alongside U.S. Representatives Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Val Hoyle (OR-04), and Andrea...

Kiera Morgan
Jun 25, 20242 min read


Governor Moves Forward With Funding Housing Projects
Governor Tina Kotek provided a full list of signing letters for budget and policy bills from the 2024 legislative session, confirming she...

Kiera Morgan
Apr 28, 20241 min read


Governor's Disaster Declaration Approved
Governor Tina Kotek announced that President Joe Biden approved her request for a federal major disaster declaration pursuant to the...

Kiera Morgan
Apr 16, 20241 min read


Governor Considering Vetoes Including Siletz Project
Pursuant to Article V, section 15b, of the Oregon Constitution, Governor Tina Kotek provided notice to the Legislature that she is...

Kiera Morgan
Apr 10, 20242 min read


Governor Visits With Siletz Tribe
Governor Tina Kotek and First Lady Aimee Kotek Wilson kicked off a commitment to visit Oregon’s nine federally recognized sovereign...

Kiera Morgan
Apr 1, 20242 min read


Emergency Housing Package Will Help The Coast
The Oregon House of Representatives passed the Emergency Housing Stability and Production Package. Key housing infrastructure investments...

Kiera Morgan
Mar 6, 20242 min read


Coastal Caucus Sends Message To BOEM About Wind Energy Areas
The Oregon Legislative Coastal Caucus has issued a resounding call for the federal Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) to address...

Kiera Morgan
Feb 24, 20242 min read


Concerns Arise Over Offshore Wind Energy
Lawmakers representing Oregon’s coastal communities reiterated their concerns about offshore wind development to the Bureau of Ocean...

Kiera Morgan
Jan 23, 20246 min read


Housing Update From Senator Anderson
It was an interesting week during Legislative Days in Salem. We were able to preview bills coming from Legislators and committees...

Kiera Morgan
Jan 18, 20242 min read
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