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Letter: Newport needs more oversight on spending
I am a retired former senior operator for the city of Newport wastewater treatment plant. The city claims they need more money to repair the roads, but I've seen many pet projects and boondoggles that wasted public funds that the people never knew about. How about all the expensive c900 pressure pipe bought to replace the pressure line from the Big Creek Pump Station up Oceanview and Edenview to Highway 101 that was never used and sat for many years at the plant in the...
Letter: Vote yes for our libraries
This election, we have the important choice to invest in the heart of our community by voting yes on Measure 21-222 in support of the Lincoln County Library District. This critical measure will ensure the continued vitality and accessibility of our local libraries to all residents of our county. To be clear, this bond measure is a renewal of current funding — it will not raise your taxes. Libraries are not just buildings with books, they are vibrant centers of learning, discovery, and community engagement....
Letter: Jenna Wallace has affinity for justice and integrity
I’ve known Deputy District Attorney Jenna Wallace for over a decade, since we first met in law school. During those years, I watched Wallace begin to develop her affinity for justice and integrity. Since that time, I have litigated cases against Wallace, and while I don’t always agree with her position, I know her to be thoughtful and professional in her work. Wallace is never one to rush to judgment and is always willing to listen. Wallace has a breadth of experience in counties all...
Letter: OLCV endorses Claire Hall, Dave Gomberg
Claire Hall has lived and invested in our community for many years, first as a journalist and now as a Lincoln County commissioner. Hall is running for re-election and deserves our support. With her experience, she understands the challenges of our unique area. She’s been a strong supporter of climate action to protect our fragile environment and has worked to tackle the severe problem of affordable housing and homelessness. She’s also been a strong advocate for sustainable fishing and the development of alternative energies. The...
Track stars shine at Toledo Twilight
On May 3 the Toledo Boomers hosted their annual Toledo Twilight track meet. The meet, a last regular season competition for most teams involved, featured local athletes from Taft, Toledo, Siletz Valley, and Waldport. Taking home three wins for the days, was Taft junior Trenton Battle who won the 100 meter dash (11.72), high jump (5’ 8”) and the long jump (20’ 0.25”). Cash Adams of Siletz Valley earned a...
NST Shines at Albany Meet
The Newport Swim Team (NST) showcased impressive talent and determination at the AAA May Long Course Invitational in Albany, held from May 3 to May 5. This meeting marked the opening of their long course season, featuring a 50-meter pool that is an actual test of endurance and skill. A total of 15 Oregon teams participated, with NST contributing 12 swimmers to the fierce competition. Despite a smaller contingent of just four boys, the male swimmers from Newport secured a commendable 9th place overall. The standout performances came from 18-year-olds Sam Postlewait and Jack Sappington, who collectively clinched five events....
‘Don’t rain on our parade’
It was a wet morning on Saturday just prior to the start of the Newport Loyalty Days Parade down Highway 101 through town. But in typical coastal fashion, people showed up anyway, and fortunately, the rain had started to taper off by the start of the parade. The Newport High School Band marches along the wet pavement. (Photos by Steve Card)
A year after the end of the COVID-19 emergency, Oregon among top states keeping people covered
With more than 90 percent of the state’s 1.5 million renewals complete, more than 4 out of 5 Oregonians are keeping their Oregon Health Plan (OHP) or other Medicaid benefits. During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE), which ended one year ago in April 2023, the federal government allowed states to keep people on Medicaid benefits. This ended when the pandemic emergency ended, so over the last year Oregon has been making sure everyone on OHP is still eligible. ...
Frances Online Unemployment Insurance, Paid Leave Oregon benefits update
The Oregon Employment Department (OED) is now in its ninth week of using Frances Online for Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits. In that time, the new system has paid out $111.3 million dollars in benefits, and there has been a significant increase in customers successfully using Frances Online. The number of timely weekly claims has leveled out to roughly 30,000 for each of the past six weeks. This aligns with seasonal...
Depoe Bay has city council vacancy
The city of Depoe Bay needs to fill a vacancy on its city council and is seeking for applications from qualified individuals. A candidate must be a registered voter and must have resided in Depoe Bay for at least one year. The city council is expected to vote on a replacement at its May 21, meeting. The appointed council member will serve until Dec. 31, 2024. Should the person appointed wish to serve beyond that date, they would need to file for election on this November’s ballot. Interested candidates for the position of city councilor should submit an application and resume to the deputy city recorder at info@cityofdepoebay.org no later than Monday, May 6, at 5 p.m. Applications can be picked up at city hall or downloaded from the city’s website at www.cityofdepoebay.org.
Hooked On Ponics Microgreens/Blackened Rockfish Bowls
Hooked On Ponics is a local microgreens business out of Waldport started by Matt and Lindsay Bales that’s unlike any other. Matt and Lindsay started Hooked on Ponics with two goals in mind — feeding people healthy and nutritious food and helping encourage people to grow their own food. They believe that anyone can grow their own food, and having control over where our food comes from is more important now than ever. That is why their microgreens are distributed live in their growing trays,...
$6.9M for Oregon coastal resilience, ecosystem recovery
Oregon will receive more than $6.9 million in federal funds from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act to support coastal ecosystem restoration and resilience. U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley have announced the federal grants, which will be distributed to these Oregon projects: Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, $2,123,667 for conservation of Tidal Wetlands in the Coquille River. ...
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