Columbus
Lincoln County Leader -- The News Guard
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...
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...
Lincoln County Leader -- The News Guard
4K+
Posts
10M+
Views
The News Guard covers local news in the Lincoln County area of Oregon. We focus on local breaking news, general news, community news, sports, and opinions.
It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency:
Our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. As a platform hosting over 100,000 pieces of content published daily, we cannot pre-vet content, but we strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation.