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Eugene-based McKenzie River Trust has partnered with a nature preserve and learning center east of Newport to protect a large swath of forest and wetlands in perpetuity.
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Citing increased traffic and maintenance costs, Newport’s city council has asked voters to weigh in on a higher, year-round gas tax.
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Backers say attracting commuter flights can be the difference between businesses settling in town or moving somewhere more convenient.
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A surprise ice storm knocked out power to wide swaths of Lincoln County on Saturday and Sunday, closing highways connecting the coast to the Willamette Valley and leading the city of Newport on Saturday and Lincoln County on Sunday to declare a state of emergency.
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The City of Newport declared an Emergency on Saturday evening due to impacts from the winter storm that swept much of the region.
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Lincoln County has started its temporary winter program for the homeless in Lincoln City even though it has been unable to find and purchase property for a permanent shelter there.
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Citing fire risk, Lincoln County Commissioners have banned fireworks. They're also discussing similar proposals with towns.
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Silence will greet some Lincoln County radio listeners this week after a longtime broadcast institution folded under financial failure.
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A years-long restoration project at an iconic bridge on the Oregon coast is complete, according to the Oregon Department of Transportation.
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The new chef at the Sylvia Beach Hotel's Tables of Content Restaurant has brought the author-themes featured in its rooms into the dining room.
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Since 2016, Newport Mayor Dean Sawyer has posted racist memes mocking both the trans community and Mexicans. He's also made posts that joked about committing violence against women.
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The Oregon State University Board of Trustees Friday approved a $16.5 million housing project in Newport.