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Oregon Coast Aquarium opens renovated exhibit in time for holiday weekend
The Oregon Coast Aquarium's Rocky Coast Gallery offers hands-on experiences for visitors in its touch pool. The Oregon Coast Aquarium in Newport is reopening one of its most popular features Saturday . The Rocky Coast Gallery is a renovated and larger version of what was formerly known as Rocky Shores....
Lincoln City’s affordable housing options emerging
Lincoln City officials are continuing the city’s goal to help tackle the housing crisis with what is described as an “all hands on deck” approach. New options have emerged or are under construction. For those experiencing homelessness, there are several resources available. One new resource is through a city partnership with Helping Hands Reentry Outreach Centers, the Lincoln City Hope Center at the LeRoy Benham Campus. Helping Hands has been...
Letter: Thank you, Newport!
I would like to say a heartfelt thank you to the entire city of Newport, as well as all who attended the Newport Loyalty Days Parade and the events surrounding this amazing event for the local community. With both the parade entrants as well as those watching through the rain and heavy mist — a persistent part of the parade — fun was had by all. Thank you to the volunteers who worked hard to bring the parade and surrounding events to a successful conclusion....
What are these mysterious ‘tar patties’ washing up on Oregon Coast?
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Pieces of tar washing up on beaches along the Oregon Coast have prompted investigation from state and federal agencies, including the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality. Officials say they first became aware of “tar patties the size of a sand dollar” when some were found...
Dance students from two organizations present annual performance Sunday at Newport PAC
NEWPORT — Pacific Dance Ensemble and students from Newport School of Artistic Movement will present their 37th annual gift to the community, “Dances from the Heart” at the Newport Performing Arts Center on Sunday, May 26. Directed by Nancy Mittleman, the program will showcase original choreography, live...
All along, a watchtower
The word “charming” might seem an odd one to use when describing a cemetery, but it does seem apt when it comes to the Taft Pioneer Cemetery in Lincoln City. The oceanview, hillside property is home to headstones engraved with the name “Bones,” for the family that originally donated the land upon which the cemetery rests, and another with the words, “A View to Die For.” Another makes it very clear that the loved one buried below was quite the fan of frogs.
New manager, new directions for Newport’s historic cemetery
Newport’s historic Eureka Cemetery & Mausoleum, serving the local community for over a century, recently welcomed a new manager and has embarked upon exciting fresh programs. Long-time Newport resident Deborah Miller took over as manager in February when Kharizma McAnulty accepted a new position, though she remains as a public member of the nonprofit group. Miller has a degree in journalism and worked as a reporter before joining the county school district as communications director for six years. From there, she spent four years with...
Dig up some ideas for sandcastle park
More than 30 years ago, a fantastic sandcastle-themed playground structure was built in Lincoln City’s Regatta Park and quickly became the most popular park attraction in town. But Lincoln City Parks & Recreation Department says that, while the wood structure has been very well cared for, this much-loved playground...
Mysterious tar patties being found on Oregon and Washington coastlines
CANNON BEACH - The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW), as well as federal agencies, are responding Thursday to the report of pieces of tar found on beaches along the Oregon Coast. The agencies received a...
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