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Public Utility Commission approves natural gas rate increases

The Oregon Public Utility Commission (PUC) approved a rate increase for natural gas customers of three regulated utilities including NW Natural, which will go into effect Nov. 1.

Sheriff: Staying safe on Halloween

Many people view Halloween as a time for fun and treats. However, in the United States, roughly two times as many children aged 5-14 are killed while walking on Halloween evening compared with other evenings of the year.

Taft High 7-12 reacts to ninth-grader’s death

Saying a memorial for students and staff to pay tribute to freshman Bear Reyes is being planned for next week, Taft High 7-12 reacted Wednesday to Tuesday's death of the student-athlete.

Photos: Good weather brings multitudes to Lincoln City’s Siletz Bay

With sunny skies and temperatures hovering in the high 50s Wednesday, Siletz Bay in Taft had an unusually large number of late-October beachgoers. 

Lincoln City Police to ‘take back’ prescription drugs

Lincoln City Police will set up a collection box at the Lincoln City Community Center 10 a.m. -2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, as part of the Drug Enforcement Agency's National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.

Taft sophomore aims for title of Miss Teen Oregon

Sixteen-year-old Athena Bosman, a Taft 7-12 sophomore, was recently named Miss Lincoln City Teen USA and is headed to Mt. Hood Community College in January to compete in the Miss Oregon Teen USA pageant.

National Move Over Day campaign set for Saturday

To raise awareness about the Move Over law - which protects first responders and travelers - we're highlighting "National Move Over Day," Saturday, Oct. 19.

Pacific Ocean storm waves off Lincoln City’s Nelscott Beach

This video was filmed 1 p.m. Thursday at Nelscott Beach and shows the beginning of storm waves predicted by the National Weather Service.

Oregon Lottery Scoreboard allows legal wagering on pro sports

Oregon Lottery Scoreboard, the state’s first and only, legal online sportsbook has launched – offering players myriad opportunities to wager on their favorite professional...

Local recreation supervisor Marker honored by state organization

Thanking "all who work diligently to make sure our programs, buildings and parks are ready for use," Lincoln City Parks and Recreation Department Recreation...

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