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New chief at Coast Guard Station Depoe Bay
U.S. Coast Guard Officer in Charge Amber Archer began her responsibilities June 7 at Station Depoe Bay. It is the first time for her as a chief officer, but not for serving along the Oregon coast. “It’s kind of coming home to me,” she said. “While I am not an Oregon native, I’ve served along the Oregon coast over the past 12 years, so it feels like home overall.” Archer’s...
Paddle Out to honor Oregon surfers
The third annual Oregon Paddle Out to honor all Oregon surfers who have passed will be Saturday, July 20th at the Agate Beach Cove. There will be an all-day beach party with multiple events this year to celebrate the 60th year of surfing at Agate Beach. The Oregon Paddle Out (OPO) board members are organizing all the events with help from Ossies Surf Shop and Pura Vida Surf shop. A Retro Surf Demo is scheduled for 11:00 AM at Agate Beach Cove. Longboards from six...
Letter: Civility or civil rights?
Our civil rights are under attack by those who think that they have the right to impose their minority beliefs on the majority of Americans. They want to deny women’s rights to have control over their own bodies. They want to deny the rights of gays to be fully human, by advocating for legal discrimination in court cases. They want to deny immigrants their rights to be American citizens; the same rights that their own ancestors claimed. ...
Statement released on managing invasive barred owls to protect at-risk spotted owls
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is announcing its final environmental impact statement analyzing proposed barred owl management alternatives to protect northern and California spotted owls in Washington, Oregon and California from invasive barred owls. The Service’s preferred alternative is the implementation of a proposed Barred Owl Management Strategy, which would result in the annual removal of less than one-half of 1% of the current North American barred owl population. Northern spotted owl populations are rapidly declining due to competition with invasive barred owls and...
Brush fire forces evacuations in Toledo
A brush fire that broke out alongside Sturdevant Road in Toledo Wednesday afternoon, July 10, resulted in the evacuation of several homes and responses from a number of fire districts and law enforcement agencies. Toledo Fire Chief Larry Robeson said the fire posed an immediate threat to a number of homes in the area, and the call went out for assistance from any available to respond fire agencies. “Clearly there...
Statement released on managing invasive barred owls to protect at-risk spotted owls
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is announcing its final environmental impact statement analyzing proposed barred owl management alternatives to protect northern and California spotted owls in Washington, Oregon and California from invasive barred owls. The Service’s preferred alternative is the implementation of a proposed Barred Owl Management Strategy, which would result in the annual removal of less than one-half of 1% of the current North American barred owl population. Northern spotted owl populations are rapidly declining due to competition with invasive barred owls and...
Seal Rock interpretive sign features pollinators
This Friday, July 19, at 11 a.m., several state, county and city representatives will gather with volunteers from the Highway 101 Pollinator Project in Seal Rock (at Highway 101 and Northwest Coast Road) for the dedication of a new interpretive sign about coastal pollinators and native plants. Planting native plants for native pollinators along Highway 101 is a cooperative project between Lincoln County and the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT), which has designated 19 sites for native plants that support native pollinators. ...
This Week in History
25 years ago (1999) Work begins on repairs to Yaquina Bay North Jetty General Construction Co. of Poulsbo, Washington, is beginning work this week to remove displaced jetty stone from the channel side of the Yaquina Bay North Jetty in Newport. The Portland District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recently awarded the $2.4...
Letter: Removing a holiday tradition
Instead of a vote by the people of Lincoln City, our city council passed an ordinance banning all fireworks, including kids’ favorite, sparklers! Only two members voted against this unpatriotic and family tradition ban. We recognize them and their vote. The other members we will remember when voting again. Because of a few people that aren't responsible for their actions, the rest of us law-abiding citizens will no longer have our family traditional celebration on the Fourth of July. ...
Community college announces ‘On-the-Spot Admissions’ events
Oregon Coast Community College has scheduled a series of “On-the-Spot Admissions” events for prospective students. These events will provide expert, one-on-one assistance to students with every part of the college application process, from financial aid to course selection to the application itself. These events offer an opportunity for recent high school graduates and working adults who may have never attended college before to learn important information. The first “On-The-Spot Admissions”...
Members of Congress condemn violence after shots seemingly fired at Trump rally
Members of Congress rejected political violence Saturday after a shooting at Donald Trump’s campaign rally in Pennsylvania left at least one rallygoer dead and forced the Secret Service to rush the former president off stage. Local authorities confirmed the shooter was killed, according to The Associated Press. The shooting at a crowded outdoor rally in Butler, just an hour outside Pittsburgh, occurred less than 48 hours before the Republican National...
Pickleball popularity leads to surge in injuries
Picklleball enthusiasts in Lincoln City have been enjoying the sport for sometime. Wielding wooden or fiberglass paddles, women and men of the Lincoln City club meet to enjoy the friendly competition. They often welcome players from other zip codes, too, traveling through with paddles as part of their luggage, according to a 2017 published report by John Feidler in the former News Guard. The players use outside courts in the...
Tech Tips to help kids avoid the ‘Summer Slide’
As summer approaches and classes come to an end, many students are excited to take a break from learning. However, there is a risk of students experiencing the “summer slide,” which is a loss of academic learning and skills that can occur during the summer months. According to Sociological Science, students could lose up to three months of their learning during the summer. “Summer break can be a time for students to relax and recharge, but it’s also important to mix in educational opportunities to...
School district reviewing efforts to prevent bullying
The Lincoln County School District is using a series of town hall meetings to engage community members in discussions about student bullying. The first such town hall was conducted in late June; the next is scheduled for August at Taft Middle/High School in Lincoln City. “Based on the feedback from the community, staff and students, we are working to create a plan for the next school year,” Taft Middle/High School...
Guest Column: Facing the fear and anxiety of the unknown
Almost everybody worries about what will happen in the future. The prospect of not knowing if something good or bad will happen can produce a lot of fear and anxiety.As a result, here are seven ways on how to deal with the fear of the unknown. 1. No one can predict the future with one hundred percent certainty: Even if the thing that you fear does happen there are circumstances and factors that you can’t predict which can be used to your advantage.For instance, you...
Analysis of Northwest, other salmon hatcheries finds nearly all hurt wild salmon populations
More than 200 studies across 40 years revealed large-scale salmon hatchery programs weaken wild salmon diversity and lead to wild population declines For much of the last century, fish hatcheries have been built in the Northwest, across the U.S. and around the world to boost fish populations where wild numbers have gone down. But an analysis of more than 200 studies on hatcheries programs meant to boost salmonid numbers across...
Port commission OKs maintenance projects
At its last meeting of the 2023-24 fiscal year, the Port of Newport Board of Commissioners approved maintenance expenditures and authorized a change in the organization’s bylaws. A fuel tank that supplied the emergency generator on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) campus was authorized for replacement. Corrosion was the likely culprit of cracks that developed in the 2000-gallon tank and its concrete exterior structure. Port Director of Operations Aaron Bretz said the fuel will be pumped into a temporary holding tank while the...
Governor extends state of emergency due to wildfire danger
Oregon Governor Tina Kotek has extended the State of Emergency issued last week due to the increasing danger of wildfires. Kotek first issued the declaration due to the extreme hot weather. The extended state of emergency took effect Friday, July 12 and runs through October 1, 2024. “Wildfires are active across Oregon and are growing at a concerning pace,” Kotek said in a statement. “Hot and windy conditions this weekend,...
Samaritan Scramble raises over $146,000 for Patient Support Program
Since the first Samaritan Scramble golf tournament in 2014, the event has raised over $1.3 million to support various services such as Sarah’s Place, mental health, Veteran’s Outreach, Samaritan Early Learning Center and Samaritan Treatment and Recovery Services. The tournament is hosted by Samaritan Foundations, and funds raised are shared among the five Samaritan hospital foundations in Benton, Lincoln and Linn counties. This year’s event on Thursday, June 6, drew...
Oregon's Coastal Ports: Pillars of our tourism ecosystem
On the Oregon Coast, ports are the heartbeat of our economy. The ocean is our greatest natural resource, supporting both the fishing and tourism industries. Ports serve as entry points to the water, centers of community activity, access points for locally caught seafood, and more. The seafood and tourism industries utilize these shared spaces to nourish communities and stimulate the local economy, while providing launch points for recreational activities that attract families year after year. The 2023 Oregon Coastal Ports: A Biennial Snapshot report, funded...
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