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Governor's Framework for Re-Opening Oregon
Governor Kate Brown today introduced her framework for Reopening Oregon: a plan to restart public life and business while maintaining...

Kiera Morgan
Apr 14, 20201 min read


DEQ Issues Fine Over $65,000 To Depoe Bay Development
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has issued a civil penalty of $65,262 to The Hills of Depoe Bay, for failing to...

Kiera Morgan
Apr 14, 20201 min read


County Employment More Than Expected In February
Although Lincoln County employment fell somewhat in February on a seasonally adjusted basis, it appeared to be falling dramatically in...

Kiera Morgan
Mar 31, 20202 min read


Federal And State Tax Deadlines Extended
At the direction of Governor Kate Brown, the Oregon Department of Revenue today announced an extension for Oregon tax filing and payment...

Kiera Morgan
Mar 26, 20203 min read


Lincoln County Implements Emergency Ordinance
By: Kiera Morgan The Lincoln County Commissioners met by phone with the mayors and some council members from the cities of Lincoln City,...
PacificNorthWest News And Entertainment
Mar 23, 20202 min read


Betty Kamikawa Running For County Commissioner
Toledo City Councilor Betty Kamikawa has announced her candidacy for Lincoln County Commissioner Position 2. Betty, a Groundfish Ageing...

Kiera Morgan
Mar 15, 20202 min read


Learn More About Lincoln City Urban Renewal
The City of Lincoln City Urban Renewal would like to invite residents and stakeholders to discuss the Roads End/Villages at Cascade Head...

Kiera Morgan
Feb 10, 20202 min read


Coastal Residents Join Rally Against SB 1530 In Salem
By Kiera Morgan On Thursday February 6th there were 1200 trucks and 10,000 people who went to Salem to rally against Senate Bill (SB)...

Kiera Morgan
Feb 7, 20203 min read


Governor Brown Announces New Lincoln County Judicial and District Attorney Appointments
Governor Kate Brown announced today that she will appoint Marcia L. Buckley to the Lincoln County Circuit Court, and Johnathan H. Cable...
PacificNorthWest News And Entertainment
Jan 17, 20201 min read


Waldport Council Considers What To Do With New Building
The city of Waldport recently was given the building that was formerly Umpqua Bank. The city has been approached by a few organizations...

Kiera Morgan
Nov 13, 20192 min read


Oregon Economy Creates A Kicker
This week, the Oregon Office of Economic Analysis released the latest quarterly economic and revenue forecast. The news is good. ...

Kiera Morgan
Sep 2, 20191 min read


Newport Homelessness Task Force Delivers Final Report
From February 7 through July 8, 2019, the Homelessness Task Force reviewed services to the homeless community, and discussed issues...
PacificNorthWest News And Entertainment
Aug 30, 20194 min read


Newport Resident Graduates from FEMA’s Emergency Management Basic Academy
Regina Martinez, graduated from FEMA’s National Emergency Management Basic Academy at the Emergency Management Institute in Emmitsburg,...
PacificNorthWest News And Entertainment
Aug 20, 20192 min read


Building A Digital Defense Against Check Cashing Scams-FBI’s Tech Tuesday
Welcome to the Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday segment. This week: building a digital defense against check cashing scams. There are lots of...
PacificNorthWest News And Entertainment
Aug 20, 20192 min read


Drug Take Back Bill Becomes Law
Oregon joined five states with a new law that requires drug manufacturers to pay for and run a statewide drug take-back program. The law,...

Kiera Morgan
Aug 16, 20192 min read


Get There Oregon Car-Pooling
The Oregon Cascades West Council of Governments (OCWCOG) is partnering with the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) on the launch...

Kiera Morgan
Aug 13, 20192 min read


USDA Provides Over $11-Million For Seal Rock Water District
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development is providing $11.8 million to establish a reliable water source and build...

Kiera Morgan
Aug 12, 20192 min read


Governor Approves Funding For Newport Dam Improvement
House Bill 5050, which contained numerous appropriations for economic development across the state, was passed by the legislature and was...

Kiera Morgan
Aug 10, 20192 min read


ODOT Launches OreGo Education Campaign
The Oregon Department of Transportation today launched “Keep Oregon Connected,” a campaign to educate Oregonians about transportation...

Kiera Morgan
Aug 9, 20193 min read


Toledo Hires A Pro-Tem City Manager
At the August 7th city council meeting the Toledo City Council unanimously appointed Wes Hare as Manager Pro Tem. He will be replacing...

Kiera Morgan
Aug 8, 20191 min read
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