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Newport Chooses New Destination Marketing Agency
In a landmark decision that signals a significant transformation in the city's tourism promotion strategy, the Newport City Council has...
Michelle Cassel Gomez
Jul 11, 20252 min read


Health Advisory Lifted For Nye Beach
Oregon Health Authority (OHA) lifted a public health advisory for contact with ocean water at Nye Beach, in Lincoln County. The health...
Michelle Cassel Gomez
Jul 10, 20251 min read


Water Contact Advisory For Nye Beach
Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is issuing a public health advisory today for unsafe levels of fecal bacteria in ocean waters at Nye Beach...
Michelle Cassel Gomez
Jul 3, 20251 min read


Applications Open For Newport City Council
The application period for the recently vacated seat on the Newport City Council will begin on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 9 a.m. and close...
Michelle Cassel Gomez
Jul 1, 20252 min read


Newport Utility Changes Coming July 1
The City of Newport is announcing multiple upcoming changes to its utility billing and services. On July 1, water, wastewater, and...
Michelle Cassel Gomez
Jun 23, 20252 min read


Speed Humps on Ocean View Drive Set for Permanent Upgrade
The city council has approved a $75,000 project to replace temporary rubber speed humps on Ocean View Drive with permanent asphalt speed...
Michelle Cassel Gomez
Jun 22, 20251 min read


Coastbusters Walk Takes Temporary Hiatus
Coastbusters Founders Sonia Graham and Jeanette Campagna The board for the CoastBusters, a local fundraising effort in the in the fight...
Michelle Cassel Gomez
Jun 12, 20252 min read


Veteran Demonstarator Assaulted
A local peaceful demonstration to support veterans turned violent when a disagreement turned physical, sending one local veteran to the...
Michelle Cassel Gomez
Jun 10, 20252 min read


Aquarium Celebrates World Oceans Day
The Oregon Coast Aquarium (OCAq) is hosting its World Ocean Day celebration on Sunday, June 8 with marine-themed activities, art...
Michelle Cassel Gomez
Jun 7, 20251 min read


Fatal Crash Claims The Life Of Waldport Man
A fatal crash occurred on Highway 101 on Wednesday evening June 4, 2025, that closed Highway 101 with a detour in place for four hours....
Michelle Cassel Gomez
Jun 5, 20251 min read


Newport Bans Fireworks
Safety Concerns Spark Unanimous Council Decision In a pivotal meeting, the Newport City Council unanimously approved a resolution banning...
Michelle Cassel Gomez
Jun 4, 20251 min read


Pedestrian Safety Education
On Thursday, May 29, 2025, the Newport Police Department conducted its first Pedestrian Safety Education Enforcement operation in over 10...
Michelle Cassel Gomez
Jun 3, 20252 min read


Skinny The Seal Turns 50
The Oregon Coast Aquarium (OCAq) is celebrating a historic milestone: Skinny, the world’s oldest living Pacific harbor seal, is turning...
Michelle Cassel Gomez
Jun 3, 20251 min read


Port of Newport Approves Their Budget
The Port of Newport Port Commission approved a $28.7 million budget for fiscal year 2025-26 at its meeting on Tuesday May 27th. Earlier...
Michelle Cassel Gomez
Jun 2, 20252 min read


Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Helps With Child Abuse Investigation Leading To An Arrest
On Tuesday, May 20th, 2025, the Newport Police, with the assistance of the Lincoln City Police Department, served a search warrant at a...
Michelle Cassel Gomez
May 23, 20252 min read


Man Arrested After Pulling A Gun On A Driver
On Monday May 12th, 2025 at 9:16 am Newport Police Officers were dispatched to Walmart on a report of a male subject pointing a firearm...
Michelle Cassel Gomez
May 14, 20251 min read


Search Suspended For Newport Fisherman
The Coast Guard suspended its search at 8:40 p.m. Friday May 9th for 44-year-old Captain Jon Stevenson aboard the 68-foot fishing vessel,...
Michelle Cassel Gomez
May 10, 20252 min read


Partnership Will Help Provide Swim Lessons To Kids
Lincoln County School District and Newport Parks & Recreation have reestablished a crucial partnership bringing swim lessons to local...
Michelle Cassel Gomez
May 8, 20252 min read


New Seal At The Oregon Coast Aquarium
The Oregon Coast Aquarium (OCAq) has welcomed a new Pacific harbor seal, and though “Garry” is the youngest and smallest of the...
Michelle Cassel Gomez
May 5, 20252 min read


BeJeweled Event Benefits Food Share
The sixteenth annual Be Jeweled pre-loved jewelry sale extravaganza is set for Saturday, May 10th 10 am - 4 pm at the Central Coast...
Michelle Cassel Gomez
May 4, 20252 min read
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