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Nearly 70 vendors prepare for Waldport Wednesday market’s 2024 opening
WALDPORT — Almost six dozen vendors are lined up for the new season of the Waldport Wednesday Market, opening May 1 for its 2024 season. The market takes place from 10 a.m. through 3 p.m. each Wednesday through Sept. 25 in the parking lot of the Waldport Community Center. Admission is free.
Honor Flight: Former Vietnam Army nurse shares story ahead of flight
PORTLAND, Ore. — For the last decade, KVAL has honored veterans by providing exclusive coverage of the South Willamette Valley Honor Flight's trip to Washington, D.C. Dozens of military veterans from our area spend three days in the nation's capital visiting monuments, museums and national landmarks. The flight leaves...
Newport chooses former Gresham leader as new city manager
Newport leaders have chosen Nina Vetter as their new city manager. In a unanimous decision Friday, councilors voted to start negotiations with Vetter. She previously led day-to-day operations at the city of Gresham and held several high-level leadership positions at local governments in Colorado. Newport Councilor CM Hall said city...
Two LCSD Athletic Directors honored by OADA
Lincoln County School District Athletic Directors, Zach Lillebo of Taft 7-12 and Shelley Moore of Newport High School, have been honored for their outstanding contributions to interscholastic sports by the Oregon Athletic Directors Association (OADA). Zach Lillebo received the prestigious Class 3A Athletic Director of the Year Award, recognizing his exceptional leadership within his league. Lillebo, who has served as Taft's athletic director and assistant principal for the past three years, expressed humility in receiving the award. ...
Dedication ceremony set for Taft Pioneer Cemetery
The Taft Pioneer Cemetery in Lincoln City, holds a significant piece of local history with the original WWII watchtower standing as a testament to the community's dedication to home defense during World War II. To commemorate this historic landmark, a dedication ceremony will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 25 at the cemetery, located at 3990 SE Highway 101. During World War II, the U.S. Coast Guard erected watchtowers...
Newport man arrested for Felony hit and run
On Wednesday April 17th, 2024 at 8:55 PM Newport Officers were alerted to a motor vehicle versus pedestrian crash in the Walmart parking lot. Prior to Officers arriving, the suspect fled the scene in a vehicle. The investigation revealed 44-year-old Newport resident Larry Janz II was intentionally following the victim, who was known to Janz II, in his vehicle. The victim, who was also operating a vehicle, pulled into the Walmart parking lot, stopped their vehicle in a lane of travel, and exited their vehicle....
Former colleague supports Benfield for Lincoln County DA
I had the distinct pleasure of working for Kathryn Benfield at her law office in Newport, and it was one of the most impactful experiences of my professional career. I first met Benfield in the courtroom, while working for the Lincoln County Circuit Court Judge Paulette Sanders. There I witnessed first-hand Benfield’s masterful professionalism while passionately advocating for her clients — both adult and juvenile — during hearings and trials.
5 Questions and a Secret: Sherri Seaman and Joyce Adams lead Waldport church’s Saturday food program
Many residents of the central Oregon coast are committed to helping their neighbors and their communities in many arenas — food, lodging, clothing, education, art, the environment, safety. A complete list would be long and impressive. What is it that drives people to help others, and in doing so,...
Massive electronic sign now welcomes visitors
A 50-foot tall electronic sign now welcomes visitors entering Lincoln City along North Highway 101. The design of the sign began in April of 2023 and the sign went live last month, on March 13, when it was lit up for the first time. “The tribe and the Chinook Winds executive management team have been working on the details for nearly a year to ensure the sign represents our vision...
Coffee with a Deputy in Siletz
The next Coffee with a Deputy event with the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office will take place on Wednesday, April 24, from 8 to 10 a.m. at Little Chief Restaurant, located at 210 N Gaither St. in Siletz. Every three months, the sheriff’s office partners with a local coffee shop to provide a time, space, and coffee for community members to share what’s on their minds. It offers people a chance to directly engage with law enforcement, ask questions, voice concerns, and build positive relationships. Whether you’re a regular coffee drinker or simply curious about the work of law enforcement, this is a chance to connect with deputies on a personal level, learn about each other’s experiences, and share local feedback.
$6M to boost local wildfire season staffing
Fire agencies in Tillamook and Lincoln counties will share in $6 million for wildfire protection efforts. The Oregon State Fire Marshal (OSFM) announced it has awarded $6 million in grants to 191 local fire agencies across the state to boost the number of firefighters across Oregon before wildfire season Depoe Bay, Nehalem. Nestucca, Netarts, Rockaway, Tillamook, and Toledo fire agencies will receive a portion of the $6 million in grant...
Gunshots fired in Lincoln City
On Monday, April 8, at around 3:30 a.m., officers with the Lincoln City Police Department responded to the 1300 block of North Highway 101 on the report of gunshots. Officers learned that an intoxicated male had exited a bar in that area, walked to a nearby vehicle, retrieved a handgun, and then fired several shots into the air before leaving in a different vehicle. Thanks to eyewitness statements and video surveillance, officers were able to identify the male as 38-year-old Hugo Melo Garcia, of Woodburn....
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