Thursday, May 8, 2025

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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.
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ODOT to pause curb rebuilds during spring break

We're planning to pause our work in the general downtown area and will continue to work near Lincoln Beach.

City Council orders recall of all glass floats found in 2024 and 2025

In a stunning moment at the end of a typically boring Lincoln City City Council meeting, Margie Perry, a city employed "Float Fairy," disclosed that she has learned that the majority of floats created in 2024 and 2025 for the hugely popular "Finders Keepers" glass float give away were in fact made in glass factories where dairy products may have come in contact with the orbs.

Commission votes to replace all county vehicles with Teslas

the three members unanimously voted to replace the county's fleet of 1400 vehicles with brand new Tesla Cybertrucks.

Renowned tree at Yaquina Bay to be felled

The Sitka Spruce that stands in the median near the entrance to Yaquina Bay State Recreation Site was declared a hazard due to widespread decay throughout the tree.

Be on your best behavior at this breakfast

Lincoln County Sheriff's Office deputies will be serving breakfast at the Gleneden Beach Community Hall

A change to the county fair

The 2025 Lincoln County Fair is changing with venues spanning north, south, east and central county.

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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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Tigers Win!!!!!!

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

OSU’s Jade Seeks Gold in Paris

Carey, a Phoenix native, enrolled at OSU in the fall after the Tokyo games. She felt very welcomed by the team and the whole campus there. "From the minute I stepped on campus and met the gymnastics coaches, I felt connected and cared for," Carey said in an interview with OSU’s Athletic Communications (osubeavers.com). 

Several dogs were sickened from salmon poisoning

"Pet owners should keep their dogs on a leash and in sight to prevent them from coming across fish carcasses. Collect and bag up all garbage associated with cleaning fish, clean your coolers and gear and do not leave fish parts spread on the landscape that dogs could encounter. The highest risk of salmon poisoning is usually September when salmon gather in rivers to spawn and die. These cases early in the year are unusual."

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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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