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NW Natural Warms Up Winter with “Fireside Friends” Pet Photo Contest

The contest offers the chance to win a prize while also supporting a local charity.

City Council to discuss 4th of July for 2026

City Council will convene a Special Meeting to discuss plans for the 2026 Fourth of July celebrations.

Gleneden Beach Holiday Market

Gleneden Beach Holiday Market

Vehicle fee increases will start December 31

As part of House Bill 3991, vehicle title and registration fees will increase starting December 31. The transportation funding bill, passed on September 29, 2025. 

State parks to no longer accept some permits beginning 2026

Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) is discontinuing its participation in the Oregon Pacific Coast Passport

Federal Food benefits to end November 1st.

Federal Food benefits to end November 1st.

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Oregon Parks announces campground closures

Several Oregon State Parks will close or partially close starting in September for construction work on many items from replacing aging infrastructure to adding bathrooms and showers.

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ODFW sets new groundfish regulations

Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) set 2026 groundfish regulations during their meeting in Salem today.

Fall sports have officially arrived in Lincoln City!

The Taft High School volleyball program is off to a dominant start to the 2025 season

Tigers Win!!!!!!

As was to be expected the crowd was jubilant sensing a blowout.

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The Tragedy of Devils Lake

And while the desire and the knowledge of what needs to be done is available, what appears to not be available is the ability of the various government agencies with their respective fingers in the Devils lake pie to cooperate to save the lake and the creatures that depend upon it for life.

New owners take over Sambos site

As surely as the Pacific's tides will come and go, so will businesses in Lincoln City. Sometimes they disappear for good and sometimes they...

Oregon Parks and Rec seeks public comment on proposed rules for excluding individuals from Oregon State Parks

Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) is accepting public comment on proposed updates to the rules for excluding individuals from Oregon State Parks who commit violations, including endangering the safety of visitors and staff (OAR 736-010-0020 and 736-021-0040).

Fire strikes historic Otis Cafe on Independence Day

North Lincoln Fire Rescue units swarmed the Otis Cafe shortly before 8 p.m. Thursday to combat a fully involved fire at the iconic restaurant.

Highway 101 hole prompts ODOT to call in geologists

Oregon Department of Transportation officials have called in geologists Thursday to take core samples of a hole on southbound Highway 101 in Otis.

Fire at Mo’s causes shut down

Initial cause of the blaze is being laid on a faulty gas line but no definitive verdict has been reached yet.

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