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Gomez files for County Commissioner race

Marine Corps veteran and local business owner Don Gomez announced his campaign for Lincoln County Commissioner, Position 2 on Friday, February 6. Gomez, a Newport resident, is the founder of a locally based independent press called Sterncastle Publishing.

Heart attack on Friday-back to work on Tuesday

Within, what I would guess was less than half an hour (I wasn't really paying attention too much as my heart was busy trying to kill me.), I was being prepped for a trip on a Life Flight helicopter ride to Corvallis.  I was being surrounded by professionals doing the work they have sacrificed and trained for and though I was in tremendous pain I felt a sense of freedom in giving up control of what was going to happen with and to me from that moment forward.

Oregon Supreme Court rules against Republican walk outs

According to a press release from Oregon Senate Republican Caucus spokesperson Ashley Kuenzi, "The Oregon Supreme Court has officially sided with Democrats on Measure 113, effectively ending the service of 10 Republican senators – one-third of the Oregon Senate." "We obviously disagree with the Supreme Court’s ruling. But more importantly, we are deeply disturbed by the chilling impact this decision will have to crush dissent,” said Senate Republican Leader Tim Knopp (R-Bend).

Shanks announces candidacy for Lincoln County Sheriff

Adam Shanks declared his candidacy for Sheriff of Lincoln County today to succeed Sheriff Curtis Landers who will not be seeking re-election.

Samaritan Evergreen Hospice to offer grief support

Samaritan Evergreen Hospice is offering free Grief Support Group meetings in Lincoln City led by a trained medical social worker. All are welcome to attend these free sessions. The Grief Support Group meetings will be held from 2 to 3 p.m. on the first and third Tuesday of the month inside Building 5, just west of Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital.

Why Lincoln City went dark

Around 8p.m. Monday January 29 electrical service to the entirety of a large portion of the coast surrounding Lincoln City ceased. Every residence and business without emergency backup devices sat quiet and dark for approximately four minutes. According to a source at Pacific Power and Light (PP&L) there was a "Loss of a transmission line."  When pressed as to what that meant the source was only able to say that the available report stated that the loss was centered at "Device 1, sub Station Devils Lake and that approximately 4633 customers were affected for just about four minutes."

Coastal Caucus unites against offshore wind plans

coastal community members and individuals tied to the fishing industry have overwhelmingly spoken with great opposition towards offshore wind. These concerns have been echoed by marine scientists, engineers, environmentalists, tribes, and coastal municipalities. We cannot move forward with offshore wind in Oregon until the needs and concerns of these groups have been addressed.

A neighbor needs some help

While he lay paralyzed in the grass and mud with a broken shoulder blade and broken elbow he struggled to gather his thoughts and tried to find the strength to call out for help.  His cell phone had fallen just three feet away from where he landed but it was of no use because he couldn't move to pick it up. In agonizing torment, Jay could hear a neighbor come near but he didn't have the energy he needed to yell loud enough to be heard. For three hours he had to wait, flat on his back, for the exact moment when his voice was strong enough to shout and his neighbor would be near enough to hear him. 

A growing passion for fitness

When a young entrepreneur opens a small fitness studio inside a small strip mall in the middle of a small town one could be excused for thinking his business would stay small.  Not so much.  Not with Aaron Williams You see, Aaron eats and breathes fitness. Not the usual run-on-the-treadmill-and-lift-heavy weights kind of fitness, but a fitness that aims to improve his client's bodies and understanding of how they function. That devotion to not just doing a motion but understanding why one exercise would be more or less beneficial than another bears out in the name he chose for his business.

Damaged properties may get adjustments on property tax bill

The Lincoln County Assessor and Tax Collector wish to make property owners aware of potential adjustments to property tax bills as a result of damage from the January winter storm. Property owners who experienced damage or destruction resulting in a loss of real market value can apply to have their property reassessed, which may result in an adjustment to property taxes owed or already paid.