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25 years ago (1999) Bridge at Beverly Beach to be replaced Oregon Department of Transportation officials plan to seek an emergency declaration from the governor to allow immediate construction of a temporary bridge for U.S. Highway 101 near Beverly Beach State Park. The bridge, just north of Newport, is expected to be under construction within...
Ceremony celebrates treatment courts
In recognition of National Treatment Court Month, an event was held Tuesday, May 7, at the Newport Performing Arts Center to celebrate those whose lives have been changed by the specialty courts in Lincoln County. Sheryl Bachart, the presiding judge for the Lincoln County Circuit Court, explained that the county has four specialty treatment courts — Drug Court, HOPE Court, Mental Health and Wellness Court and Family Support Court. Drug...
Youth shelter graduate honored
The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners celebrated the accomplishments of Oliver Compa, a resident of the county’s youth shelter, who begins college this month. Appearing before commissioners during their regular meeting May 8 next to Jordan Gabilondo, Youth TIDES supervisor, with other shelter staff looking on from the gallery, Compa recounted how he arrived at TIDES “as a lot of kids do — on a wave of despair.” Since then,...
Letter: I support OCCC’s plan for trades education center
As a longstanding resident of Lincoln County who is deeply invested in our community's welfare and education, I urge your support for Bond Measure 21-224 supporting OCCC’s plan to build a new trades education center. Maintaining a residence in our area poses unique challenges. We frequently rely on skilled professionals such as electricians, plumbers, well-pump maintenance experts, appliance repair technicians, and small engine mechanics (for chainsaws, etc.). They often can’t get to you for weeks because they don’t have enough qualified staff. In my conversations...
Letter: Vote yes for trades training
This month, Lincoln County voters have an opportunity to have a trades education facility that will train local community members for in-demand, well-paying and transportable careers for today's and tomorrow's workforce. Why vote yes? • Constructs a building that serves the entire community in trades training. (Angell Job Corps in Yachats does an excellent job in serving the group of students it is charged with serving — 18 to 24-year-old...
Join the Excitement Locally: Newport Marathon and Half Marathon Coming Up!
The 25th annual Newport Marathon and Half Marathon is scheduled for June 1st, 2024. Participants from Oregon, over thirty-seven other states, and various foreign countries will compete. The race starts at Yaquina Bay State Park and features views of the Pacific Ocean, Yaquina Bay, and local wildlife. The flat, fast USATF-certified course also qualifies runners for the Boston Marathon.
Historical society has new executive director
The Lincoln County Historical Society (LCHS), which governs the Pacific Maritime Heritage Center on the Bayfront and the Burrows House Museum on Southwest Ninth Street in Newport, has a new executive director following Susan Tissot’s retirement. Jeffrey Syrop was hired by the board of directors and took over in May. Syrop is no stranger to Lincoln County museums, having spent the last seven years working to preserve and interpret the county’s history. He started as the curator for the LCHS in 2017 and went on...
New Tribal Healthcare and Housing Developments on the Horizon for Siletz Community
In the latest episode of 'Updates with Kurtis,' Kurtis Barker, CEO of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, discusses new tribal projects and facilities. The podcast, hosted by public information assistant Andy Taylor, aims to inform tribal members about current and future initiatives.
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