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Fireworks issues beyond Independence Day
The use of fireworks, both legal and illegal, goes beyond celebrations during Independence Day. The fireworks are dangerous and have led to injuries and fires. Oregon law prohibits the possession, use or sale of any firework that flies into the air, explodes, or travels more than 12 feet horizontally on the ground without a permit issued by the Oregon State Fire Marshal (OSFM). Fireworks commonly called bottle rockets, Roman candles, and firecrackers are illegal in Oregon without a permit. ...
Newport makes minor improvements to recreation center changing rooms after facing criticism for transgender use of facilities
Newport is moving forward with plans to make minor improvements to the locker rooms at its recreation facility. It comes after the city faced a barrage of criticism for allowing transgender people to use the changing rooms there. Newport staff investigated a recent complaint about LGBTQ changing room use -...
Depoe Bay attempts to ban some political signs
All around Depoe Bay, residents are expressing their political beliefs with yard signs that proclaim: Black Lives Matter; Free Palestine; Claire Cares; Biden-Harris; Trump 2024. In an era of polarization and social media rants, campaign signs are a relatively benign reminder we still live in a vigorous democracy where people are free to openly express their opinions without fear of government retribution. So it came as a surprise to me,...
Lincoln County Fair’s musical lineup continues focus on local performers beginning Thursday
The lineup of live music at this year’s Lincoln County Fair continues to focus on local talent. The three-day event running from Thursday through Saturday, July 4-6, in Newport, leads off each day at 10 a.m. with Ronnie Jay Pirrello, a popular, blues-oriented south county singer-guitarist-harmonica player. Hitting the...
Speed on Newport’s Oceanview Drive is topic of hearing
The Newport City Council on June 17 held a public hearing to accept testimony about a plan to reduce the speed limits on Oceanview Drive, a popular city street that provides access to the Agate Beach Wayside and also serves as a bypass to a section of Highway 101. At a meeting on April 15, the city council had approved a plan to implement a number of traffic control changes on that road, and this month’s public hearing was held specifically to consider an ordinance...
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