The presentation seemed more of a sales pitch than a truly informative venture. From the sound of the approving voices in the small group, the die is already cast and "dark skies" ordinances and plans are coming our way. Not that that is a wholly undesirable thing. But it would be more palatable if facts were more plentiful than platitudes.

this determined mallard hen decided that the Whispering Winds Motel in Lincoln City looked like the perfect place to raise a brood

Nothing lasts forever. But the iconic Ester Lee Motel in Lincoln City, Oregon comes pretty close.

For the most part passers by showed support for the gathering with many honks and thumbs up of approval. Those that held a differing viewpoint were, as usual, vulgar- bravely screaming obscenities from their moving vehicles.

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

The skies of Lincoln City are set to dazzle once again with the return of the highly anticipated Fall Kite Festival held from September 7-8th

The group displayed modified and unaltered Palestinian flags and an inverted American flag with a message about America paying for genocide and red handprints on it.

Right Repairs 2654 SE Highway 101 was engulfed in flames as multiple engines were called forth to fight the blaze.

Officers responded to the area. Subject(s) retreated into hotel and then on to the beach. K9 deployed for tracking (without success-editorial add). Unmarked (police) vehicle  remained in the area. Subject (McCrae) returned at 12:54 hours and was taken at gunpoint into custody

"It's been tried in other places, they come with lots of unintended consequences