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

The Newport Police Department is committed to protecting the community and reducing property crime. As part of that commitment, the department has recently been utilizing specially equipped "bait bikes" in areas where bicycle thefts have historically occurred. The Newport Police Department “Bait Bike” Program was started by Officer Jack Grippin after he realized that traditional investigative methods were not having an impact. He developed a low to no cost method to start t

Oregon Coast Community College is strengthening its Aquarium Science program with the hire of not one, but two new leaders at the helm. Steve Vogel brings decades of hands-on aquarium facilities experience from top aquariums around the country. Dr. Carla Schubiger brings depth as a veterinarian and academic instructor, ready to ensure the continued growth and advancement of the college’s robust program. The OCCC Aquarium Science program is a highly competitive, unmatched

Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is issuing a public health advisory today for unsafe levels of fecal bacteria in ocean waters at Nye Beach in Newport. People should avoid direct contact with the water in this area until the advisory is lifted. Unsafe levels of fecal bacteria can cause diarrhea, stomach cramps, skin rashes, upper respiratory infections and other illnesses. Children, elderly and those with a compromised immune system should use extra caution as they are more vuln

The Oregon Coast Aquarium opened “Amazon Basin: An Adventure for the Senses” on Saturday, May 23, immersing visitors in one of Earth’s most biodiverse ecosystems through sight, sound, smell and touch. The changing exhibit, running through Jan. 2, 2028, features the largest collection of animals in a temporary exhibit at the Aquarium in decades. Entry is included with general admission. True to its name, the exhibit is designed to be felt as much as seen. An interactive smell

Newport Police Officer Jeremiah Mangum was honored this week with the Newport Police Department’s Life Saving Medal for his role in preventing a suicide earlier this year. Newport Chief of Police Jason Malloy told the mayor and council he considers it a privilege to recognize actions that go beyond routine duty. “As I said before, I do have the greatest job in the world, getting to be the police chief of Newport, and because of the people that I get to work with, but every on

At 12:08 PM on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, Newport Fire Department was dispatched to a report of a house on fire on the 300 block of NW 59th St. in Newport. Upon arrival, fire units observed a heavy level of smoke coming from the building. Fire crews initiated an exterior attack until a water supply could be established before fully extinguishing the fire. The fire was confined to the kitchen, however there was smoke damage throughout other areas of the home. One occupant suff

U.S. Senator Ron Wyden announced he will hold an open-to-all town hall for Lincoln County on Thursday, May 7, at the Oregon Coast Community College campus in Newport, starting at 4:30. Heading into this town hall at the community college (400 SE College Way, Newport), Wyden has held 1,163 open-to-all town halls statewide in keeping his promise to hold at least one town hall each year in each of Oregon’s 36 counties. “I made my town hall pledge because all Oregonians deserve o

For many performing artists who grow up on the Oregon Coast, the pathway to a successful career on the stage seems to lead away. Bigger cities. Bigger stages. More opportunity. The Oregon Coast becomes something you carry with you, not something you expect to return to in a professional capacity. But for Livanna Maislen, an actor, dancer, and yogi based in San Francisco after years of work in New York’s theater ecosystem, returning to the Oregon Coast to appear in the upcomin

On Monday August 18th the Newport Police Department continued to investigate the details surrounding an Armed Robbery that had occurred...

On Friday, August 15 th , 2025, at around 6pm Newport Officers responded to a parking lot on SW Bay Blvd on a report of an armed robbery...

Crane operators carefully lifted the 11,000-pound lantern to the top of Yaquina Bay Lighthouse early Tuesday morning, August 12th as...

The Coast Guard suspended its search a missing fisherman near Newport, Oregon, at 10:15 a.m., Monday August 11. Watchstanders at Coast...

Coast Guard crews from across two districts worked together to assist three mariners aboard a disabled fishing vessel about 95 miles west...

On July 26 th Newport Police responded to the Circle K store on a report of a theft where the suspect stole a pack of cigarettes....

As of August 1, 2025, the Newport Police Department will immobilize vehicles that have long-overdue or multiple unpaid parking citations,...

On Sunday July 27, 2025, at approximately 3:47 am, Newport Police Officers were dispatched to South Beach Grocery on a report that a...

The City of Newport has issued Notice of an Alert Stage 1 – Water Curtailment, requesting community members to conserve water while the...

The Newport Fisherman's Wives will host their annual Homeport Dinner, an event that has become a cornerstone of community support and...

The Lincoln County District Attorney’s office asked the court to revoke the release of Jacob E. Busch, on July 17 th . He has been...