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State Police Respond To Crashes And DUII's
On April 27th state police trooper Katsikis responded to a crash at highway 101 and 18. Investigation showed the driver of a GMC Yukon...
Michelle Cassel Gomez
May 3, 20252 min read


Loyalty Days And Blessing Of The Fleet
The first weekend in May is the annual Loyalty Days and Seafair Festival. Celebrate community spirit and patriotism at the Newport...
Michelle Cassel Gomez
May 2, 20252 min read


Newport Mayor Advocates For Big Creek Dam Funding
Newport Mayor Jan Kaplan provided virtual testimony to the Oregon State Legislature’s Joint Committee on Ways and Means. His testimony...
Michelle Cassel Gomez
Apr 25, 20251 min read


Highway 20 Crash Claims Newport Woman's Life
On Thursday, April 17, 2025, at precisely 7:07 a.m., Oregon State Police were dispatched to the scene of a serious three-vehicle crash on...
Michelle Cassel Gomez
Apr 18, 20252 min read


New Specialty Shark License Plate
By Michelle Klampe Vouchers are now on sale for a new specialty Oregon license plate that researchers hope will inspire people to think...
Michelle Cassel Gomez
Apr 9, 20253 min read


Newport Seeks Public Input On City Center Plan
The City of Newport is working to create a vibrant, welcoming city center that could be home to successful businesses, housing options,...
Michelle Cassel Gomez
Apr 4, 20253 min read


Law Enforcement Staying Prepared For Any Emergency
During Spring Break the Tactical Response Team including Lincoln County Sheriff's Deputies and Newport Police worked on an Active Threat...
Michelle Cassel Gomez
Apr 3, 20254 min read


Teen Arrested After Attempted To Elude Police
On Saturday March 29th at around 12:30 am a Newport Police Officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a truck driven by 18-year old...
Michelle Cassel Gomez
Mar 31, 20252 min read


Spruce Tree At Yaquina Bay State Park Declared Hazard
The Sitka Spruce that stands in the median near the entrance to Yaquina Bay State Recreation Site was declared a hazard due to...
Michelle Cassel Gomez
Mar 31, 20252 min read


Newport Exterior Lighting Provisions In Place
Amendments to the nuisance chapter in the city’s Municipal Code (chapter 8.10) went into effect on Thursday, March 20, aligning the city...
Michelle Cassel Gomez
Mar 25, 20253 min read


What The Proposed 2025 Lincoln County Fair Will Look Like
The Lincoln County Fair Board and Board of Commissioners are excited to announce more details for the 2025 Lincoln County Fair, with...
Michelle Cassel Gomez
Mar 20, 20252 min read


Renovated Overnight Shelter In Newport Open
After months of undergoing extensive renovations, the Community Shelter and Resource Center’s Newport location at Seventh and Hurbert...
Michelle Cassel Gomez
Mar 4, 20253 min read


Wastewater No Longer Flowing Into Yaquina Bay
A treated effluent pipeline in the city’s South Beach Area has been repaired, and the pipeline’s contents are no longer flowing into...
Michelle Cassel Gomez
Feb 26, 20251 min read


New Public Arts Committee Seeks Members
In January of this year, the City of Newport transferred oversight of the Newport Public Arts Committee to Oregon Coast Council for the...
Michelle Cassel Gomez
Feb 23, 20252 min read


Road Work On NW Biggs Will Help STARS
NW Biggs St., between NW 58th St. and NW 59th St., is tentatively scheduled to be closed to all vehicle, bicycle, and pedestrian traffic...
Michelle Cassel Gomez
Feb 22, 20251 min read


Seafood and Wine Festival
This event The Original and still the Best! combines the perfect blend of fun and excitement! With over 150 vendors, including over 50...
Michelle Cassel Gomez
Feb 17, 20253 min read


Newport Officer Awarded For Helping Crime Victim
Newport Police Chief Jason Malloy presented a letter of commendation to recognize the outstanding performance and contributions of...
Michelle Cassel Gomez
Feb 14, 20251 min read


Newport Discussing Paid Parking Program In Nye Beach
The City of Newport’s Community Development Director Derrick Tokos and Police Chief Jason Malloy will visit with the Nye Neighborhood...
Michelle Cassel Gomez
Feb 12, 20251 min read


Newport Parts Ways With City Attorney
During the Newport City Council meeting last week part of the consent calendar was a separation agreement between the city and the city...
Michelle Cassel Gomez
Feb 11, 20251 min read


Public Meeting On Spring Halibut Season
ODFW is hosting an online public meeting Feb. 10 at 5:30 p.m. to get input on the number and timing of fixed and back-up dates for the...
Michelle Cassel Gomez
Feb 9, 20251 min read
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