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Action at the Lincoln County Fair
The Lincoln County Fair took place July 4-6, and one of the popular attractions at this annual event is always the rodeo on Friday and Saturday evenings, which includes bull riding, calf roping, barrel races and more. Here, one rider fine tunes her skills shortly after noon on Friday during what is called a slack round, an opportunity for competitors who want to get familiar with the local venue. See more photos from this year’s fair on page A6. (Photos by Steve Card)
Letter: Lack of flags is disrespectful
I'm a resident born in Newport in 1954 and have never seen such disrespect. When Newport didn’t put flags up for Memorial Day, that was disrespect to all veterans. When Newport didn’t put flags up for Independence Day, that was disrespect to America. I'm proud to live in Toledo, being a small town and putting up flags to honor these important days. Has Newport become such a tourist town that they have forgotten to be Americans first? My great-grandfather was Ben Jones, and my family has many veterans in it, and I want to know where Newport’s priorities are today because it apparently forgot the real ones of America first. Don Clark Toledo
Sheriff’s office hosting hiring event
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office is looking for individuals interested in joining its team. With multiple positions open, the sheriff’s office is hosting a hiring event on Saturday, July 20, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Search and Rescue Building, 830 NE Seventh St., Newport. Deputy applicants ages 21 years and older are invited to complete the written and physical testing requirements for free. Participants in this event experience a significantly expedited application process, officials said. In addition to completing required tests for free, participants also have the opportunity to meet the team, ask questions, receive more information on perks and benefits, and enjoy free lunch and snacks. All participants need to bring ID, and deputy applicants need to bring athletic clothes and shoes appropriate for the physical testing portion. Those interested in participating are encouraged to complete an application before the event. To submit an application, visit www.co.lincoln.or.us/748/Join-the-Team.
A secured five-year commitment to state’s western wildfire response is announced
Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and U.S. Representative Val Hoyle—along with U.S. Senator Ron Wyden and U.S. Representatives Earl Blumenauer, Suzanne Bonamici, Andrea Salinas, and Lori Chavez-DeRemer—and Oregon Governor Tina Kotek announce today the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF), and Forest Protective Agencies (FPAs) reached a renewed five-year commitment to the Western Oregon Operating Plan (WOOP). The WOOP serves as the long-term agreement that governs fire response for the BLM, ODF, and FPAs all over western Oregon. As the previous...
Coffee with a Deputy in Lincoln City
The next Coffee with a Deputy event with the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office will take place on Wednesday, July 17, from 8 to 10 a.m. at Pacific Grind Café, located at 4741 SE Highway 101 in Lincoln City 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.
100 human-caused wildfires since June; lightning in forecast for record dry forests
Since June, there have been 100 human-caused wildfires on national forests and grasslands in Oregon and Washington. While firefighters have been largely successful in putting out these preventable fires, the extremely hot and dry conditions are significantly ramping up fire danger across the region. “We’re entering a very dangerous time period in the Pacific Northwest wildfire season,” said Ed Hiatt, Pacific Northwest Assistant Fire Director for Operations. “Mother Nature turned on the oven for a week in local forests and now we’re preparing for the...
Guest Column: The kids are home from school: 4 tips to address youth mental health
As high school and college students fi nish their spring terms and prepare for summer, it’s a critical time to check their mental health and consider how to engage in conversations about it. This is especially important for college students, as the 2nd Annual Student Behavioral Health Report reveals a significant jump in self-reported mental or behavioral health concerns among college students as compared to high schoolers. The report found...
Oregon launches new summer food program for children
Oregon Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (Summer EBT) is a new food benefits program to help shrink the hunger gap when children are on summer break and don’t have easy access to healthy meals at school. Summer EBT started in late June and provides $120 per eligible child to buy food. “During the summer, many families must provide another 10 meals per child, per week,” Oregon Department of Education Director Dr....
Siletz Bay State Airport to get federal funding
U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley announced recently a federal investment of $993,266 for airport safety improvements at Siletz Bay State Airport in Lincoln County. “Maintaining and improving our existing infrastructure is crucial for Oregon,” Wyden said. “I’m gratified to see this investment in Lincoln County for Oregonians and small businesses that depend on safe, efficient travel to enhance livability and boost local economies.” “Oregon’s regional airports serve as vital hubs for our communities — supporting local businesses, connecting travelers to world-class recreational opportunities, and providing essential lifelines during natural disasters,” Merkley said. “This federal investment to modernize and improve infrastructure at Siletz Bay State Airport will help ensure safety and foster economic success in the region.” This investment was provided by the Federal Aviation Administration for the Oregon Department of Aviation for runway safety improvements at the airport in Gleneden Beach.
Heat wave brings folks to Oregon’s coastal cities
A strong and persistent heat wave that began July 4 seared towns and cities from British Columbia, Canada to the California-Mexico border. Temperatures soared into the low 100s during the day. The sweltering conditions sent many from inland Oregon to Lincoln City, Newport, Coos Bay, and other beach locations to escape the heat. Coastal temperatures were in the upper 70s and low 80s, according to National Weather Service (NWS) meteorologist Noah Alviz. ...
Oregon joins nearly 30 states with illnesses linked to mushroom-derived candies
The Oregon Health Authority said the state is now part of a nationwide outbreak linked to microdosing products that contain a substance in mushrooms. So far, one person in Oregon has become ill and recovered, the health authority said. It didn’t provide any other information about that person. Nearly 60 people in 27 states – from the East Coast to the West – are part of the outbreak linked to microdosing products, federal officials said. Thirty people have been hospitalized and federal officials are investigating...
Homes evacuated due to Toledo brush fire
A brush fire that broke out along the east side of Sturdevant Road in Toledo during mid afternoon on Wednesday resulted in the evacuation of several homes and responses from a number of fire districts and law enforcement agencies. Because the fire occurred outside of the Toledo City Limits, the sheriff’s office provided incident command for handling the flow of people and traffic either trying to leave or get to the area. ...
Letter: We are living in times of chaos
The reality of America now is we are living in times of chaos. Chaos on steroids, that is. Forget about just that clown show called presidential debates. Daily, as a writer with blogs and other journalistic venues far afield from Lincoln County, even with an international reach, I find more and more people coming to me (emailing me) as an American asking me, “What the hell is going on in your country?” ...
All ODF district are now in fire season
As of, July 3, all Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) districts are in fire season. This means that to reduce the risk of human-caused wildfires, fire restrictions may be in place where you live or at a destination you plan to visit or recreate. ODF protects over 16 million acres of private, county, state, and federal land in Oregon from wildfire. Fire season is declared at the local level when conditions reach a point where the risk of a fire starting and spreading becomes clear....
Taste of India has plans for Lincoln County
A Taste of India 3, the brainchild of the Johal family and the highly acclaimed Taste of India 1, of McMinnville, will begin its remodel soon at the site of the former Blackfish Café, located at 2733 NW Highway 101 in Lincoln City. The Blackfish Café ended its 25-year run when the owners retired at the end of last year. The real estate transaction was executed by Christine Folz and Larry Glickman of Real Broker for the buyer; and Amy Garvin of Keller Williams for the seller. The Johal family is already in the process of preparing the site for A Taste of India 2, which will be located in Newport at 1006 SW Coast Highway, the former site of Kum-Yon Oriental Cuisine, which also closed its doors recently. Taste of India 2 is planning to open this fall. People can visit the website at www.tasteofindiaone.com for periodic updates.
Fireworks launched with the flip of a switch
Many people enjoy setting off fireworks on the Fourth of July, and this usually requires lighting each individual fuse to get the desired result. Professional fireworks shows also used to have personnel lighting individual fuses, but as is the case with so much these days, technology has changed things considerably. Now, the flip of a switch can send hundreds of mortars into the air. Tamara Stewart and her husband, Nathan,...
Utility rates increasing in Newport
The Newport City Council has adopted a resolution adopting a new fee schedule for city services. The new rates, which took effect July 1, include a sizable increase in the city’s water and sewer rates. The city council voted on the resolution following a public hearing held during its June 17 meeting. “This covers all fees where we have charges for services in the city,” City Manager Spencer Nebel said....
This Week in History
25 years ago (1999) Gas station staff nabbed in drug raid A Newport gas station attendant was arrested on allegations that he sold drugs to drive-up customers. Patrick B. Cavanaugh, 22, of Toledo was arrested on marijuana delivery and manufacture charges during a Monday afternoon operation that had several officers close down the Newport Exxon...
Jenna Wallace takes over DA’s office early
Jenna Wallace was appointed Lincoln County District Attorney at noon Friday, June 21 “I am excited about this opportunity and proud of the trust Lincoln County voters placed in me during the election,” Wallace said. The new district attorney won the May primary and was set to take office Jan. 1. However, former District Attorney Lanee Danforth unexpectedly resigned, so Wallace is taking the big chair about six months early....
Study: Pacific cod can’t rely on coastal safe havens for protection during marine heat waves
During recent periods of unusually warm water in the Gulf of Alaska, young Pacific cod in near shore safe havens where they typically spend their adolescence did not experience the protective effects those areas typically provide, a new Oregon State University study found. Instead, during marine heat waves in 2014-16 and 2019, young cod in these near shore “nurseries” around Kodiak Island in Alaska experienced significant changes in their abundance, growth rates and diet, with researchers estimating that only the largest 15-25% of the island’s...
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