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House Republican Leader Helfich calls for public hearing on ballot mishandling

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House Republican Leader Helfich calls for public hearing on ballot mishandling

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SALEM, Ore. – House Republican Leader Jeff Helfrich (R-Hood River) today called
for the Secretary of State to appear before the Rules Committee for a hearing on May 31
to answer questions about the chain of custody issues surrounding the return of
completed ballots.

Earlier this week, county clerks and the SOS engaged with the US Postal Service to
determine why the USPS held completed, mail-in ballots instead of turning them into
the elections offices. Despite multiple inquiries, the SOS has failed to answer precisely
how many ballots were affected, how many counties were affected, and what election
officials are doing to prevent the problem from happening in the future.

“Oregonians deserve to have full faith and trust in our elections system, and it is the
Secretary of State’s job to establish and maintain that faith and trust,” said Helfrich.
“However, as of this writing, the Secretary of State’s office has yet to share precise
details of both the problems that occurred and the planned remedy. The people of
Oregon deserve answers in full view of the public to these fundamental questions.”

You can read the full letter to House Democrat leadership here.

Dear Speaker Fahey and Chair Bowman:
As Vice-Chair of the House Rules Committee, I am requesting that you invite the Oregon
Secretary of State to the committee hearing on Friday, May 31, 2024.

In light of the recent issues arising over completed ballots not being delivered to county elections offices by the United States Postal Service, I feel it is necessary to hear directly from the Secretary of State.

Oregonians deserve to have full faith and trust in our elections system, and it is the Secretary of State’s job to establish and maintain that faith and trust. Even today, as I write this letter, the Secretary of State is using the hashtag #TrustedInfo2024 on social media.

However, as of this writing, the Secretary of State’s office has yet to share any details or plan to prevent these same delays in the November general election. How can we trust their silence?

In a recent Oregon Public Broadcasting article, Molly Woon, the state’s elections director said “In no uncertain terms, they [USPS representatives] have said, ‘We will fix this. This should not be happening.’ We continue to have complete faith in the vote-by-mail system.” I look forward to hearing how the SOS and USPS will fix this. Unless I hear a specific plan to prevent similar delays, I find it hard to blindly have the same “complete faith” in the vote-by-mail system.

At a bare minimum, we wish to hear answers to the following questions:
 How many ballots were affected and which counties experienced delays?
 Specifically, what actions were taken to remedy the current situation?
 How will the SOS ensure these same delays don’t occur for the November

It’s a Nuanced Issue

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It’s a Nuanced Issue

This letter is in response to the recent article by Mr. Williams regarding the tragic murder that took place at the Ashley Inn.

As person who knows a similar loss I offer my deepest and most heartfelt sympathy to all those affected by this tragedy. As a person who has spent their professional life in social work and mental health I hear both sides of the concerns being expressed.

I believe there is room to be a community that operates from mindfulness, logic, compromise and compassion. A concern that I have regarding Lincoln County’s approach to address the houseless crisis is as follows:
Lincoln County being a rural county lacks the resources and infrastructure needed to adequately, ethically and justly serve our most vulnerable populations.

We struggle to have adequate housing for our community members which is a huge issue for attracting the specialized professionals needed to serve those in need.

We see this in our current special education system. We don’t have the professionals needed to provide services to our children and adults with special needs. We don’t have robust and cutting edge education programs or specialized services.

We see similar concerns in our medical services. We do not have the number of medical professionals needed to serve our county. SHS is forced into a position to hire agency nurses (at an extremely expensive rate), borrowing doctors and specialists from the valley to serve our community a few days a month in hopes it will be good enough.

Lincoln County has an aging population. We have minimal supports in place for people to age in place. The rates of dementia related illnesses is in the rise and we have limited supports for such individuals and their family. Many times families having to make the painful decision to have their loved one leave their life long community for the valley. Again, where is the investment in such infrastructure for our community?

We don’t have reasonably priced housing for working professionals to choose to stay and invest in building and strengthening our community by becoming permanent residents.

We have minimal resources to support those needing quality addiction related services. People are shipped to the valley and those resources are often at capacity as well.

We may have some shelter options for those who are houseless yet we lack the specialized professionals needed to properly support such individuals. Without such wrap around supports and infrastructures we are simply engaging in a band aid approach.

We don’t have the infrastructure needed in law enforcement either. People who are struggling with mental illness, addictions and traumas require specialized approaches when dealing with law enforcement. Where is the support law enforcement needs? Where are their supports of specialized crisis staff to support them when encountering such individuals? The Emergency Room is no answer, it’s at capacity and is not the place for mental health services. One or two on call crisis workers serving the entirety of the county is not realistic.

A more robust system would need to be in place to adequately, ethically and compassionately serve our entire community especially those with significant needs and disabilities. It feels reckless that the county officials would authorize the building of more shelters at this time without first properly investing in the infrastructure needed to properly support those in need.

The senseless assault and murder that recently occurred is horrific on many levels. It is horrific that a man lost his life so tragically and far to young, that his family has lost such a vital member. It is tragic that a man who has been identified as mentally ill was not in a place/situation in which he was being properly treated for his illness and being kept safe himself. It seems to me that this tragic murder has given us all space to pause, to hold those we love dear close to our hearts and to ask ourselves as a community, “what type of community do we want to be?”

We have the power of our voices and our votes. Let us take a beat, breathe and speak mindfully about the change we want to see in our community, our county.

Thank you,

Heather Chandler

A note about a murder

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A note about a murder
Bradley Jay Cole (photo from Adam Rasmussen gofundme page)

This week, Bradley Cole and his wife, Debbie came to Lincoln City to celebrate 37 years of marriage. He was murdered while walking his dog. He died in a motel parking lot with his wife at his side.

Roland Evans-Freke, a transient, was charged with second-degree murder, second-degree assault and second-degree robbery. He is accused of killing Bradley Cole and is being held at the Lincoln County Jail. He is known to Oregon law enforcement.

According to Lincoln City Police they “responded to the Ashley Inn off Hwy. 101 just after 8 p.m. after receiving a report of an assault in the parking lot. Authorities arrived to the scene to find Cole badly injured and unconscious. Medical personnel attempted to resuscitate him, but Cole would later be declared dead. “

Reports have stated that Evans-Freke attempted to steal Cole’s dog. Evans-Freke is alleged to have beaten and kicked Cole to the ground.  Reports state that Evans-Freke left the scene for a moment and then returned to continue the beating.

This tragic story has been covered in countless news sources and we have nothing new to add to this story.

However, Lincoln City Homepage received a note about the event asking that it be attached to a previous story about emergency shelters slated to be opened in Lincoln City.  Instead of attaching as a comment that might never be seen-we have chosen to attach it to this story.  The author did include their name on the original submission but we have chosen to withhold it for now. 

The comment is as follows: “Any kind of homeless shelter, whether for mental health, or housing alone, should be rejected by everyone living in Lincoln County. On Tuesday, 5/14/24, a 69 yr. old man was killed in (a motel) parking lot in Lincoln City by a transient. The man was walking his dog outside when the transient man attacked him & stole his dog saying the dog would be better with him! The man died & was lying face down in the parking lot. He & his wife were…celebrating their 37th anniversary!

So, County Commissioners & Housing Authorities & all who would be involved in the decision making process regarding housing the homeless, we say, “No, we don’t want any temporary or permanent housing in Lincoln County!

It is dangerous to people living here & visiting! It will ruin our coastal towns. The crime, drugs, & everything else that comes along with supporting homeless housing will keep people from visiting & diminish quality of life for those that live here! NO TO ANY PROPERTY PURCHASE FOR HOMELESS SHELTER!”

Editorial note: While there has been no connection stated between Evans-Franke and any shelters and Homepage is not implying that there is, it is clear that many residents are either skeptical or outright fearful about the placement of these types of facilities and the types of people it might attract to our city. One may agree or disagree but we believe all voices have a right to be heard when it affects them personally.

There has been much movement to locate homeless and emergency shelters in Lincoln City. One can appreciate the desire to help others but Lincoln City is not Portland or Salem. 

In larger cities with higher crime rates it is almost a given that one must be aware of one’s surroundings at all times. However, we do not live in a town where we and those that we invite to visit us must have their heads on a swivel, fearful to walk their dog near a stranger. 

On the contrary, we invite people to come here and relax. We invite others here to forget their troubles and enjoy not just a beach, but a vision of a small town where we aren’t fearful of each other-friends or strangers.

Perhaps it is time for the people and agencies involved to pause and consider if their good intentions are a bit misplaced and they have let their hearts (and for some their public profiles) blind them to the realities of the world that so many in a small town such as Lincoln City would prefer to not participate in.

The question must be asked; is Lincoln City the appropriate place for the shelters now in place and still more proposed?  Does the introduction of an unstable population of people, with little to no support from state or private agencies into a sleepy coastal community help those in need more than it hurts those forced to host?

It has been said that one can choose their neighbors but one cannot choose their relatives.  Well, given the power that the Oregon legislature has given certain groups to force cities to accept homeless shelters, that adage is no longer true. 

One can no longer choose their neighbors.  Zoning won’t protect you.  Your elected local officials can’t protect you. 

It seems the only choices remaining are to take a chance with a stranger in a parking lot or don’t visit or live in Lincoln City because nobody will be there looking out for you.

Lincoln City Homepage Community Facebook page has received a gofundme submission from Adam Rasmussen.

(photo from Adam Rasmussen gofundme page)

 

 

 

 

Free camping, Day use and activities to celebrate State Parks Day June 1

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Free camping, Day use and activities to celebrate State Parks Day June 1

oregon state parksNews Release- Celebrate State Parks Day with free parking and free RV and tent site camping at all Oregon State Parks June 1 as well as special events at selected parks.

Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) will waive day-use parking fees at the 25 locations that charge them and camping fees for all tent, RV and horse campsites June 1.

OPRD will also waive day-use parking fees June 2, to support Free Fishing Days offered by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife.

State Parks Day has been a tradition since 1998 to thank Oregonians for their support of the state park system over many decades.

“Each Oregon state park is here today because of the support, investment and care from Oregonians and all visitors,” said OPRD Director Lisa Sumption. “We host State Parks Day in June to show our appreciation for everyone’s commitment to preserving Oregon’s special places.”

State Parks Day Events
Several free special events are planned June 1 to celebrate State Parks Day:

Carl G. Washburne: Hot dog BBQ noon-1 p.m. in campground B Loop, across from site 32.

Fort Stevens: Come and play disc golf 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Lil’ Oozlefinch Putting Course. Make a putt, win a special prize! Loaner discs available to use. Giveaways and prizes for all who attend.

Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail – Mark O. Hatfield West Trailhead: Rangers and park partners will be at the Visitor Center 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with information and self-guided activities.

Jessie Honeyman: Hot dog BBQ 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the back patio of the Historic Cleawox Lodge.

L.L. Stub Stewart: The Friends of Stub Stewart State Park encourages all to come to the Community Fair at the Hilltop Day-use Area Picnic Shelter 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visit the booths and tables hosted by local fire departments, state forestry agencies, and local volunteer organizations. There will also be interpretive displays and arts and crafts activities for everyone.

Milo McIver: Join a park ranger at the Interpretive Shelter for a Plant Identification Scavenger Hunt 10-11 a.m. Learn about the different traits of plants and how to determine which species grow within the park. Plan to spend approximately 20-30 minutes learning about edible fruits and prickly plants and then 30 minutes on the trail completing the scavenger hunt.

Silver Falls State Park: Learn about the emerald ash borer (EAB) and its role as a threat to Oregon’s ash trees. Oregon State Parks and Oregon Department of Forestry staff will be on hand 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. to share information about this destructive pest at the Discovery Table in the Stone Circle in the South Falls day-use area.

Spring Valley Access: Easy, ½-mile guided hike exploring native plants 11 a.m. Meet at the main parking lot near 8900 Wallace Road NW, Salem, OR, 97304.

The Cove Palisades: Festival of the Land is a free festival that celebrates the diverse history, food and culture of Central Oregon 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event includes Dutch oven cooking demonstrations, kids’ games and activities, petting “zoo”, mini farmers market, pollinator, wildfire, and fish displays, and more.

Visit the stateparks.oregon.gov event calendar for a list of additional events this summer.

For camping availability, please check oregonstateparks.reserveamerica.com or visit first-come-first served sites: https://stateparks.oregon.gov/index.cfm?do=reserve.first-come

About Oregon Parks and Recreation Department

The mission of Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) is to provide and protect outstanding natural, scenic, cultural, historic and recreational sites for the enjoyment and education of present and future generations. The department manages 254 Oregon State Parks comprising more than 100,000 acres. Learn more at stateparks.oregon.gov.

Historic Floats from Watson Glass Fishing Float Collection for sale

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Historic Floats from Watson Glass Fishing Float Collection for sale
Glass floats-not representative of those for sale

Explore Lincoln City and the North Lincoln County Historical Museum (NLCHM) announced the opportunity for collectors and enthusiasts to acquire antique glass fishing floats from the James L. Watson Glass Fishing Float Collection as a fundraiser for NLCHM will take place on Friday, May 31, and Saturday, June 1, 2024, located in Lincoln City’s Historic Taft District.

James L. Watson (1944-2002) was one of the world’s leading collectors of Japanese glass fishing floats, amassing an extensive collection throughout his lifetime. His dream was to one day have his collection displayed in a museum, sharing the beauty and history of these unique objects with the world. This dream became a reality in 2023, when Mrs. Diana Watson generously donated the most significant pieces from Watson’s collection to NLCHM, ensuring that her husband’s legacy would live on.

At the time of donation, it was agreed with the Watson Foundation that a portion of the glass floats would be made available for sale, as a fundraiser for the museum. All proceeds will go toward continuing Jim Watson’s legacy at the museum by supporting operational expenses, and continuing NLCHM’s mission of providing the public with an educational resource dedicated to the preservation of North Lincoln County History.

The upcoming sale features only a portion of the Watson Collection’s approximately 350 antique floats, representing a wide variety of styles and sizes created by Japanese glassmakers in the early 20th century. Floats from the Watson Foundation’s donation that have been designated as “not for sale,” will be accessioned into the museum’s collection. These rare floats showcase the artistry and experimentation of the glassmakers at that time, who pushed the boundaries of form and function to create indispensable tools for the fishing industry.

“We are honored to be the permanent home for the James L. Watson Glass Fishing Float Collection and are excited to offer this rare opportunity for collectors and enthusiasts to own a piece of history,” said Christopher Melton, Executive Director of the North Lincoln County Historical Museum. “The extensive collection features rolling pins, balls, sausages, and float variations of all sizes. There will be a wide range of values available to give all levels of collectors a chance to purchase a glass float from the esteemed Watson Collection. All items will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis.”

Watson found his first float walking on the beach near his home in Hawaii — a large lavender float the size of a basketball. Jim’s found his calling: to seek out the rarest glass fishing floats he could find, and share their beauty and history with the world. Jim later moved from Hawaii to Neskowin, where he continued to beachcomb along Oregon’s sandy beaches, an historical hotspot for Japanese floats. Throughout his life, he traveled extensively to Japan where he befriended locals, fishermen, glass makers, and collectors. He also gave talks and presentations, teaching people about the history of these unique objects, which functioned as both important tools and exquisite pieces of art. His collection represents the widely different styles and methods that makers experimented with to create floats indispensable to historic fishing industries.

Glass fishing floats have a rich history dating back to 1844 when Christopher Faye in Norway invented them, revolutionizing the fishing industry. Japanese glassmakers began creating their own unique styles around 1900, and due to ocean currents, the oldest and rarest floats often washed ashore on the beaches of Oregon, Washington, and Hawaii.

Information about the sale of the historic glass floats:

Dates: May 31 – June 1, 2024

Where: North Lincoln County Historical Museum

4907 Oregon Coast Hwy, Lincoln City, OR 97367

Sale Hours: 11AM – 4PM

Museum Hours: Wednesday – Saturday, 11AM – 4PM

Phone: (541) 996-6614

Legislators to hold Transportation Outreach Tour

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Legislators to hold Transportation Outreach Tour

The Joint Committee on Transportation announced a 12-stop Transportation Safety and Sustainability Outreach Tour to hear from Oregonians about how the Legislature can ensure Oregon has a safe, functional, and efficient multimodal transportation system now and for years to come.

According to a press release, “Members of the joint committee will engage with local communities about the structural challenges facing the statewide transportation system and discuss various remedies, including how to provide stable and sufficient funding of the Oregon Department of Transportation.”

“Safe, sustainable, multimodal transportation systems are of critical importance to local,
regional, and even international travel and commerce between urban and rural
communities,” said Rep. Susan McLain (D – Hillsboro, Forest Grove and Cornelius),
co-chair of the Joint Committee on Transportation. “We’re working to ensure that all
communities, all families, and all businesses are provided with choices that are safe,
resilient, and sufficient to meet transportation needs.”

According to the press release, “Perspectives and information gathered by the committee will be used by legislators to craft a transportation package in the 2025 legislative session that will allow ODOT to maintain critical infrastructure, complete major projects, and guarantee the safety oftransportation systems across the state.”

Each stop will include opportunities to gather input from key stakeholders, including
members of the public as well as local community leaders, elected officials, and business leaders.

The committee is vice-chaired by Sen. Brian Boquist (R – rural Polk and Yamhill counties) and Rep. Shelly Boshart-Davis (R – Albany, Millersburg, Tangent). The full membership of the committee can be viewed on olis.oregonlegislature.gov.

All hearings will be open to the public and members of the press.

Tour locations and dates (venues to be announced later):
● Downtown Portland – Tuesday, June 4
● Tillamook – Tuesday, June 18
● Albany – Tuesday, July 16
● Eugene – Wednesday, July 17
● Coos Bay – Wednesday, August 7
● Medford – Thursday, August 8
● Ontario – Wednesday, August 28
● Hermiston – Thursday August 29
● Bend – Thursday, September 12
● The Dalles – Friday, September 13
● Happy Valley – Thursday, September 26
● Hillsboro – Friday, September 27

Additionally, the Joint Committee on Transportation will hold an opportunity for virtual
testimony during September legislative days, with a focus on statewide transportation
needs.

 

Lincoln County, state and local partners to hold the largest Cascadia exercise ever on the Oregon coast

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Lincoln County, state and local partners to hold the largest Cascadia exercise ever on the Oregon coast

Evacuation Assembly Point tents-photo courtesy Lincoln county

In the largest exercise of its kind ever on the Oregon coast, Lincoln County Emergency Management (LCEM) , in partnership with the Oregon Department of Human Services’ Office of Resilience and Emergency Management (OREM), City of Newport, Scappoose Fire District, Life Flight, Team Rubicon, and the United States Coast Guard, will host a two-day exercise to introduce and train first responders and volunteers in the deployment of the newest Evacuation Assembly Point (EAP), housed at the Newport Municipal Airport.

On May 14 and 15, emergency management personnel from around the state will exercise response to a simulated emergency, such as a Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake and ensuing tsunami. First responders will have an opportunity to set up, test, and demobilize tents and other EAP equipment.

Conex container. Photo via conex.com

Last month, OREM delivered two Conex containers – heavy duty metal storage and
shipping containers – storing the EAP equipment in the northeast corner of the Newport
Municipal Airport. Partnered agencies, hosted at Oregon Coast Community College,
have met several times since to plan for the exercise and familiarize themselves with
the equipment.

This EAP is intended for temporary use to triage and provide shelter to individuals who
will need to be evacuated off the coast to receive additional assistance or to return
home to other parts of the state.

Over the course of the two-day event, there will be demonstrations, preparedness activities, and overnight sheltering provided. “Lincoln County is grateful to ODHS for providing us with the Evacuation Assembly Point. In a large-scale emergency event, the ability to quickly remove individuals from the area is essential to life safety and the wellbeing of our community.

The EAP will allow us to provide shelter and other resources for those being medically evacuated by air. It will make a significant difference in the type of care we can provide” said Samantha Buckley, Lincoln County Emergency Manager.

Tillamook Airport (photo via Wikipedia

This is the second EAP OREM has delivered to the coast, the first being housed at the
Tillamook Airport. The agency plans to establish a third EAP on the south coast this
summer. OREM delivers the equipment to local responders and conducts initial training,
leaving the EAP in the hands of those who will be faced with the immediate aftermath of
a disaster.

“Coastal communities like Lincoln County are prioritized to house these Conex boxes
because data shows they are likely to be cut off from the rest of the state during the
Cascadia earthquake,” said Ed Flick, OREM director.

“ODHS has primary responsibility for mass care and shelter following disasters, so helping local communities access critical supplies that can quickly be used to serve their local community is important to us.”

(photo via Wikipedia) Representative photo of MH-65 helicopter

Demonstrations will include the use of drones operated by Scappoose Fire’s Aviation unit, a Life Flight rescue helicopter, and the Coast Guard Newport Air Station’s MH-65 Dolphin rescue helicopter.

The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners will hold their bi-monthly business meeting
on-site during this event on the second day, starting at 10a.m. Wednesday, May 15.

Attendance at the  meeting is open to the public. Remote attendance is encouraged, as access to and from the EAP site will be limited to shuttles from the main airport parking lot.

The meeting will broadcast live https://lincolncoor.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1605/media.

County commissioners, county and city emergency management teams, the OREM
team and at least one state legislator plan to spend the night at the EAP May 14 as part
of the exercise.

For questions, please contact Lincoln County Public Information Officer Kenneth Lipp at
[email protected] or 541-265-4100.

Parks & Recreation Open House for new Sandcastle Playground design at Regatta Park

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Parks & Recreation Open House for new Sandcastle Playground design at Regatta Park
Time to say goodbye to the existing structure

Lincoln City Parks & Recreation (LCP&R) has announced a public “open house” for a new Sandcastle Playground to be built in Regatta Park.

The event launches the development, planning and conceptual design of a new ADA compliant playground in Regatta Park.

The public is invited to come Saturday, May 25th from 10a.m. until 12p.m., at the current Sandcastle Playground location in Regatta Park, 2700 NE 14th St in Lincoln City.


34 years old and time to retire

The current Sandcastle Playground was built with community assistance and volunteers in 1992 and quickly became the most popular park attraction in Lincoln City. It is still extremely popular today even after 34 years. 

In 2016, an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) play area was constructed next to the  original Sandcastle. This play area utilizes an ADA-compliant rubber play surface, including rubber mulch from recycled tires and synthetic turf. The new Sandcastle Playground is also planned to have an ADA rubberized and synthetic surface.

During routine preparation for continued Sandcastle repair, LCP&R hired a company to do an assessment of the playground structure.  What they discovered was, after 32 years of use despite having been very well cared for, this much-loved playground has reached the end of its useful life and must be replaced.

Open House scheduled for public ideas

The original materials used in the playground were pressure treated wood and were found to be 10+ years beyond its intended life span. With continued drainage and material issues, and needs for improved ADA accessibility, LCP&R wants to focus on replacing this playground as a whole with a new one, pending important public input.

According to Jeanne Sprague, LCP&R Director, 

“Everyone loves the Sandcastle Playground, especially its design. It was built by our community volunteers in 1992, and generations of families have played there. As we move forward with the Sandcastle replacement project, we want the public to meet our playground design team, we want to hear what they love about the existing Sandcastle Playground and what types of play elements they would like to see in the new playground, and which overall theme they prefer.”



Community engagement is a vital part of the design process for the new Sandcastle Playground. At this Open House, the design-build team led by K&E Excavating, DOWL Engineering, and Understory Landscape Architecture, along with Parks & Recreation staff and Advisory Board, will be gathering feedback from the public. There will also be an option for an online survey for public not able to attend the Open House.



LCP&R is planning for the new Sandcastle playground construction to occur in 2025.

Sprague continued, “Our focus right now is public input on the new Sandcastle playground. Once we hear what our community wants, we’ll then move forward with final design and construction. We invite all to be involved with the design.”



For continued updates on the Sandcastle Playground development in Lincoln City, see: https://www.lincolncity.org/departments/parks-recreation

Oregonians have just one year left to get Real-ID compliant

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Oregonians have just one year left to get Real-ID compliant



Planning to travel on an airline? Best check your ID.

If you don’t have Real ID yet, you should consider adding it to your license or ID card at Oregon DMV.

Starting May 7, 2025, all travelers must have a Real ID-compliant driver’s license or ID card, or other approved identification, to pass through security checkpoints at airports.

A standard Oregon card will not be acceptable by the Transportation Security Administration.

Oregonians can travel by air after the deadline if they have a DMV-issued Real ID, a passport, or any of the documents listed here. If you don’t have Real ID yet, we recommend visiting a DMV office soon to apply for one.

Before you go to DMV, make sure you have all the documents you need for Real ID with the online questionnaire — click “Determine my Real ID documents” in the Real ID Help section.

The deadline is a year away. Do you need to apply for Real ID now?

It’s a good idea. If your old card expires before the Real ID deadline, to save time and extra fees, ODOT suggests you upgrade to a Real ID-compliant card. You can renew up to one year before your expiration date.

Oregon credentials are valid for up to eight years.

If you upgrade to Real ID at renewal time, you won’t have to come back to DMV and pay another fee to get Real ID before you travel. And if you know you will travel by air before you’re up for renewal, make a plan now to get Real ID before you go.

Apply for Real ID to avoid the inevitable rush before the May 2025 deadline. 


It can take extra time and multiple steps to get a Real ID, so it’s important to plan how to get it before you need it. Here’s what is recommended to do to avoid being turned away by airport security after May 7, 2025:

ODOT suggests making a plan. What type of ID you need? How long it will take to get it?

If you already have a passport, that will serve as compliant identification.

If you choose to get a Real ID (it’s okay to carry both), Oregon DMV will need to inspect your application and identity documents in person at a DMV office. It can take up to two weeks to process, verify and issue your new card. Passports may take even longer to obtain, so it’s critical to plan out the steps you need to take to get Real ID before you travel.

Gather your documents. Many types of documents can be used to verify your identity. Fill use our “Determine my Real ID documents” tool under Real ID Help to find out which documents will work for you. The website tool will help you make a checklist of documents you need so you can gather them before you visit a DMV office.

Make an appointment or visit a DMV office with your documents. They will verify your identity and address, scan your documents, and take your photo. It takes about two weeks after you apply to receive your card in the mail. Note that you cannot get a Real ID by renewing or replacing your credential online; staff must inspect your documents in person. There is a $30 fee for the Real ID option in addition to the regular application, replacement or renewal fee.

About Real ID

Passed by Congress in 2005, the REAL ID Act was a 9/11 Commission recommendation that the Federal Government “set standards for the issuance of sources of identification, such as driver’s licenses.” The Act established minimum security standards for state-issued driver’s licenses and identification cards and prohibits certain federal agencies from accepting for official purposes licenses and identification cards from states that do not meet these standards. These purposes are:

Boarding federally regulated commercial aircraft.
Accessing certain federal facilities.
Entering nuclear power plants.
Learn more

Learn more about Real ID in Oregon and make your own checklist of documents you need to apply at Oregon.gov/RealID.

Find out what other types of ID the Transportation Security Administration will accept at airports at TSA.gov.

Learn more about federal requirements for Real ID at dhs.gov/real-id.

Oregon Coast Economic Summit Returns to Lincoln City on May 8

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Oregon Coast Economic Summit Returns to Lincoln City on May 8

On Wednesday, May 8, the Oregon Coast Economic Summit will be hosted at the Chinook Winds Casino Resort in Lincoln City for a day of networking, learning, and collaboration. This in-person event will bring together business leaders, entrepreneurs, and policymakers to discuss the economic opportunities and challenges facing the Oregon Coast region.

Oregon Coast Economic Summit

Chinook Winds Casino Resort

Wednesday May 8, 7am-7pm

Free Admission with Online Registration

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