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Governor Brown closes Oregon schools amid coronavirus concerns

Governor Kate Brown announced a statewide school closure for K-12 students in Oregon Thursday night starting Monday, March 16 and lasting until Tuesday, March 31.

Lincoln County Judge Bachart to run for re-election

Lincoln County Circuit Court Judge Sheryl Bachart has announced she will run for re-election against Lincoln City lawyer Russ Baldwin in the May 19 Primary Election.

Gov. Brown rolls out new measures to combat COVID-19

Gov. Kate Brown unveiled new measures to combat COVID-19 during a live stream Thursday morning that includes banning large gatherings and other social distancing measures to slow the pandemic.

Hitselberger running for Lincoln County Commissioner

Thirty-nine-year-old Newport resident Joe Hitselberger has filed to run for Lincoln County Commissioner, opposing the incumbent, Claire Hall. 

Oregon announces four new presumptive positive COVID-19 cases

Oregon now has a total of 19 people who have been diagnosed with COVID-19 since Feb. 28 after the Oregon Health Authority announced four new presumptive positive cases of the novel coronavirus today.

Meanwhale in the Pacific: Northern migration of Grays set for mid-March

Spring Whale Watch Week returns to the Oregon Coast as more than 25,000 Gray Whales migrate north to Alaskan waters with some new additions this March.

Oregon Rep. Gomberg to hold town halls

Oregon State Representative David Gomberg will be holding a series of town halls in March and April where the public is invited to share concerns, ask questions and review the recently concluded legislative session.

New Lincoln City park named ‘Ours’

The Lincoln City City Council voted to name a new park located at SE 3rd Street and Keel Avenue "Nesika Park" at Monday's meeting at City Hall.

Newport hospital project enters third and final phase

This week, the Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital construction project is entering its third and final phase.

NWS issues ‘special weather statement’ for snow in the passes

National Weather Service Portland issued a "special weather statement" Friday calling for up to 1.5 inches of snow for the coast range passes tonight into Saturday.

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