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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,...
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...
Rhody Drive Update
In an effort to keep interested members of our community up to date on the Rhody Drive Realignment & Improvement Project, the City will send out updates throughout the construction process. These updates will also be posted on the City's website at the link below, as well as the City's Facebook and Instagram pages. For more details about the Rhododendron Drive Realignment & Improvement Project, visit the project webpage at https://bit.ly/RhodyRealignment.
Letter to the Editor
We are back in Florence this week to take in a couple of performances of C.R.O.W’s production of “Newsies” and looking forward to a very entertaining weekend. And much to my surprise and delight have discovered Florence now has high speed broadband internet available. Thanks to the...
$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...
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.
VFW, City, recognize first responders, volunteers
The Florence City Hall council chambers filled with police and first responders April 15 for a series of awards and proclamations. Veterans of Foreign Wars Florence Post 3232 presented awards to three local first responders April 15 at the Start of the City Council meeting.
It’s seal pupping season along the Oregon coast — and more killer whale sightings by a growing number of watchers
This story was originally published on YachatsNews.com and is used with permission. Up and down the Oregon coast, harbor seal pupping season is just getting underway. And while the sight of the small, helpless seals is arresting all by itself, it portends another annual marvel – the increasingly visible return of killer whales to the state’s bays, inlets and near-shore coastal waters.
Benfield can end chaos, dissension in district attorney’s office
Newport native Kathryn Benfield should be the voters’ overwhelming choice for Lincoln County District Attorney in the May election. With more than 35 years experience in practice, Benfield has handled both civil and criminal matters and regularly appears before juries. She has compassion and common sense. She has discernment and discretion. She understands how to make payroll and handle differing personalities in a complex office. She understands the role of a prosecutor and the need to charge only what the facts establish, not waste resources and goodwill by charging every conceivable misdeed as a crime.
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. ...
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....
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.
Yachats council gets an earful about potential homeless camping sites — but emphasizes no decision made
YACHATS – Not in our neighborhood was the general tenor of testimony at the Yachats’ city council meeting Wednesday from residents opposed to a designated campsite for homeless people in the community. It was standing-room only at the meeting with more than 50 people attending in person and...
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