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Purple range, purple range
Dr. Sarah Rockwell of the Klamath Bird Observatory will present “GPS-Tracking Western Purple Martins to Brazil and Back” at the Yachats Commons this Sunday, May 19. Purple martins are only found at the coast from about April to August and, until recently, researchers had only a slight idea of where they spend the non-breeding months. From 2020 to 2022, the Klamath Bird Observatory’s research team captured adult martins nesting in coastal Oregon and outfitted them with lightweight GPS tags to track their movements.
Track team says ‘thank you’
The Toledo Jr/Sr High Track & Field team wants to give a huge shout out and heartfelt thank you to the Confederated Tribes of Siletz for their contribution fund that was awarded to the team in August 2023. With that money, we were able to purchase a new timing system, which enabled us to continue to host track meets during our spring season and opens doors to possibly hosting “all comer” meets in the summer for the county. We hope to share our love of this sport with many more individuals/athletes in our community. Once again, thank you Confederated Tribes of Siletz. Janet Lohonyay Toledo
Vote yes for libraries
Love your community library? It's a definite yes on Measure 21-222. Please remember to vote yes and support your local library system. At $9 per $100,000 assessed home value, it's one of the most effective ways to help our community. Where else can you find free books, videos, ebooks, computers and internet access, and access to materials around the state and the world? Plus free programs for children, teens, seniors and many other community groups? ...
Pick the fruits of your family tree
You might have an amazing family history, but if you have never investigated your ancestors, you could be missing some truly remarkable stories. Join Willamette Writers Coast Chapter and Laurence Overmire, author and genealogist, at Newport Public Library this Saturday, May 18, to learn more about how researching your family tree can help in the writing of fiction, non-fiction, memoir or poetry.
Historical society has new executive director
The Lincoln County Historical Society (LCHS), which governs the Pacific Maritime Heritage Center on the Bayfront and the Burrows House Museum on Southwest Ninth Street in Newport, has a new executive director following Susan Tissot’s retirement. Jeffrey Syrop was hired by the board of directors and took over in May. Syrop is no stranger to Lincoln County museums, having spent the last seven years working to preserve and interpret the county’s history. He started as the curator for the LCHS in 2017 and went on...
Worth leafing the house for
Fill your garden with plants that have been started with a masterful touch at the Lincoln County Master Gardener Association’s 23rd annual plant sale, happening at Newport’s National Guard Armory this Saturday, May 18. There will be more than 25 varieties of tomatoes, vegetable starts, herbs, native plants,...
Dive into the world of the kingfisher
Join award-winning author Marina Richie for a head first dive into the world of North America's jay-sized angler at Newport’s OSU Extension Lincoln County building on Tuesday, May 21. Richie’s book, “Halcyon Journey, In Search of the Belted Kingfisher,” recently earned the 2024 John Burroughs Award for distinctive natural...
Man steals transit bus
On April 28, shortly before noon, officers with the Newport Police Department responded to the Lincoln County fuel pumps near the intersection of Northeast Third and Harney streets on a report of a stolen Lincoln County transit bus. Officers spoke to the transit bus driver, who advised they had parked at the fuel pump and gone inside to use the restroom. The bus driver said when they came back out, the bus was gone. Police officers, with the assistance of the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office,...
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