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Two new councilors sworn in at city council meeting Monday

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Two new councilors sworn in at city council meeting Monday
Lincoln City City Council
Council Chambers

An Oath of Office Ceremony and Seating of Councilors Marci Baker, ward 2  and Todd Barker, ward 1 was held at city hall on Monday January 8.  The City recorder administered the oath to both councilors at the same time.  The oath was followed by a break for some refreshments.

After returning the council presented employee service awards.  First was to Mark Irmscher for 20 years of service followed by Star Kahn for her 10 years of service.  mayor Susan Wahlke presented the awards.

Following that the city passed a resolution accepting offers from the Oregon Department of
Transportation, (ODOT) for easements for construction and highway right-of-way purposes on City property.

ODOT travel advisories

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ODOT travel advisories

Severe winter storm hitting many parts of the state

Tuesday morning travel updates

Tuesday Jan. 9, 2024

Contacts:

  • Portland area, Mount Hood, Columbia Gorge, Don Hamilton, 503-704-7452
  • Salem area, North Oregon Coast, David House, 403-551-8641
  • Eugene area, Central Oregon Coast, Mindy McCartt, 504-507-6045
  • Medford area, Southern Oregon Coast, Julie Denny, 503-949-2366
  • Bend area, Central Oregon, Kacey Davey, 541-280-2716
  • For Eastern Oregon, Vicki Moles, 541-620-5427

Winter is hitting Oregon hard this week with snow, high winds and cold in many parts of the state.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) sees the first severe storms of the season with blizzard conditions including near zero visibility starting today.

Last night I-84 in eastern Oregon saw multiple closures for crashes and spun-out vehicles that struggled to gain traction on snowy roads.

U.S 97 is snow covered from Redmond south to the border with California and blizzard conditions are due to hit the corridor south of Bend.

All mountain passes, both high and low elevation, are already seeing the impacts of this storm. High winds combined with heavy precipitation will cause travel impacts. Expect to encounter chain restrictions if traveling these areas. Delays and closures are common during storms of this magnitude.

The Portland area may get some light snow Tuesday night or Wednesday morning. Be prepared to drive in the snow and make sure you have a capable vehicle to get you where you need to go. Cars with low clearance will struggle in packed snow or where roads have been plowed onto side streets.

Tripcheck.com has real time updates for conditions happening on the roads. 

No matter where you are in Oregon, prepare for challenging conditions in the days to come. 

For even more winter weather driving tips, see winter travel news packet. 

Volunteer positions open in Lincoln City

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Volunteer positions open in Lincoln City

The city of Lincoln City announced several volunteer vacancies on committees, boards and  planning commission.

THE CITY OF LINCOLN CITY
NEEDS VOLUNTEERS FOR THE FOLLOWING COMMITTEES:
PLANNING COMMISSION:
(1) Vacancy Expiring: 12/31/2024
LIBRARY BOARD:
One Partial Term Expiring: 6/30/25
One Student Position: 6/30/25
ARTS COMMITTEE:
(1) Vacancy Expiring: 12/31/2026
BUDGET COMMITTEE:
(1)Position Expiring 12/31/26
(1) Position Expiring 12/31/24

Applications are always accepted for any committee
Deadline for consideration of current vacancies is:
open until filled.
Please email: [email protected] for an application or www.lincolncity.org

National Weather Service Alert for snow and cold weather

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National Weather Service Alert for snow and cold weather

Oregon Coast mountains snowSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Portland OR
354 AM PST Sat Jan 6 2024
…A PROLONGED PERIOD OF HEAVY CASCADE SNOW IS BECOMING
INCREASINGLY LIKELY JANUARY 9-11, 2024…

…AFTER A RELATIVELY MILD WINTER THUS FAR, THE POTENTIAL EXISTS FOR
THE COLDEST TEMPERATURES OF THE SEASON JANUARY 12-15, 2024…


An active weather pattern will impact the region over the next
seven days or more as a series of storm systems brings additional
rounds of valley rain and heavy Cascade snow.

Heavy snow in the Cascades on Saturday, January 6 will become much lighter Sunday
into Monday, January 7-8. However, snow will likely become heavy
again in the Cascades on Tuesday, January 9th and then remain
heavy much of the time through Thursday, January 11th.

Given the prolonged period of heavy snow expected in the Cascades, total
snow amounts are shaping up to be the highest so far this season.

There is a 50-80% chance for 48-hour snow amounts in
excess of 30 inches for elevations above 2000-2500 feet from 4 a.m.
January 9 through 4 a.m. January 11.

Several inches of snow is also in the forecast for elevations above 2000 feet in the Coast
Range.

Westerly winds will increase during that time with gusts to around 40 mph, except over 50-60 mph in the high Cascades.

Anyone with travel plans over the Cascade passes and/or through the coastal mountains will need to be well prepared for dangerous travel conditions due to a combination of heavy snow and blowing snow.

Beyond January 11, possible coldest temperatures of the season across the region. However, “possible” is the key word here as forecast confidence is
currently low.

In fact, the warmest model solutions are showing temperatures several degrees above normal for this time of year while the coldest model solutions are showing temperatures over 20 degrees below normal.

Nevertheless, the probability of below freezing overnight temperatures currently ranges between 50-70 percent across the lowlands of northwest Oregon and southwest Washington January 12-14, including the coast.

With the potential for below freezing temperatures down to the valley floor, there is also a chance of accumulating lowland snow during that time. While the details remain unclear, it is worth monitoring the forecast for potential changes and additional information over the next several days.

Sneaker wave warning for this weekend

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Sneaker wave warning for this weekend

 

The National Weather Service has issued a sneaker wave warning for our area.

Exercise caution along the shoreline and stay away from beached logs.

Want some eggs? The yolk’s on you!

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Want some eggs? The yolk’s on you!
Lincoln City Safeway’s egg department is nearly empty

As if Inflation wasn’t bad enough in 2023, thanks to a little economic timebomb left to us that consume eggs by the 2019 Oregon legislature we can realistically expect to pay twice what we paid just a week ago for Large and Extra Large eggs (that is if we can find any).

SB 1019 outlawed the sale of eggs from any egg producer with over 3000 birds that employed cages in their production.  

The bill gave egg producers until 2024 to make the change.

At the time of the passing of the legislation, according to the United Egg Producers approximately 85 percent of all eggs produced in America were cage laid.

Well it’s now January 2024 and that little bomb just exploded in our faces.

Store shelves in Lincoln City and Newport are nearly empty of large and extra large eggs.

A quick survey showed Safeway with no eggs, Grocery Outlet had a good supply of the now required cage free eggs but none larger than medium grade. 

Dwindling supply of eggs and steep price increases on the way.

McKays showed a dwindling supply with their 60 count packs now almost double in price from last week at $22.99 each.

According to  one grocer who asked not to be identified, “We can’t get any large or extra Large eggs right now and when we do they will be at least twice the price they were a week or two ago.”

Voting Yes for SB1019 from Lincoln County:

Senate: Arnie Roblan (D-Coos Bay, District 5)

House: David Gomberg (D-Otis, District 10)

This is a developing story.  Like, follow and subscribe for updates

 

 

Big tides hit the beaches

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Big tides hit the beaches

 

Courtesy Janet Young on Lincoln City Homepage Facebook Community page
Courtesy Janet Young on Lincoln City Homepage Facebook Community page

It was a day to enjoy big water in Lincoln City. With high tide at nearly seven feet the offshore waves were spectacular to see and the crashing waves and far slung tides made for dangerous forays onto the sand.

Onlookers at D River Wayside

And despite warnings from posted signs and verbal cautions from passers by people still wandered onto the beaches without a moments hesitancy.
“I don’t want to see anyone hurt, “said an onlooker at the D River wayside which was packed with sightseers, “but they sure would deserve it if they did.”

Despite posted warnings, some folks just couldn’t resist

Winter camping options in Oregon

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Winter camping options in Oregon
photo courtesy of Oregon State parks department

According to Lucas Alberg, writing for Travel Oregon, winter doesn’t have to mean the end of camping and outdoor recreations.

“As my partner and I greeted an early-December morning in the snug confines of our cabin at L.L. Stub Stewart State Park, we had anticipated a day filled with outdoor adventures. The surprise that awaited us was beyond our expectations, however — a world outside transformed into a serene white landscape reminiscent of a Robert Frost poem. Instead of our planned hike, we found ourselves sauntering throughout the park, reveling in the pristine beauty of the freshly fallen snow. That magical winter weekend nearly a decade ago ignited our passion for winter glamping in Oregon’s state parks.

While many choose to hunker down at home or bask in the warmth of a fireplace during winter, Oregon State Park cabins and yurts offer a welcoming alternative. With greater availability and the comfort of heating and electricity, these accommodations provide a safe and welcoming way to experience the natural world during a different season. Here are our top recommendations for immersing yourself in the state’s winter landscapes while staying in an Oregon State Park cabin or yurt.”

You can find Alberg’s top 5 picks for winter camping here.

Many Oregon DMV fees are set to increase January 1

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Many Oregon DMV fees are set to increase January 1

Well, who didn’t see this coming? Just in time for the new year your Oregon legislature gave the go ahead to the Oregon Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to raise rates across the board on just about every facet of driving in Oregon.

DMV services related to licensing, certification, knowledge and skills testing, vehicle inspections and registrations will increase according to Oregon law 2024.

Voting “Yes” for the increase was Representative Dave Gomberg (D-Otis)

Voting “No” against the increase was Senator Dick Anderson (R-Lincoln City)

According to press release form the DMV, “Driver’s license or ID card, renew vehicle tags, and take a driver’s test (among other DMV services) will see increased fees starting Jan. 1, 2024.”

Plate transfer, replacement plate/sticker, Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) inspection, plate manufacturing, camper/travel trailer/motorhome registration and dealer document fees are included in the bill.

Other fees, such as vehicle registration and the road usage charge, will see their fourth and final step increase Jan. 1.

Click here for a full list of service affected at the DMV home website.


Contact: Michelle Godfrey, 503-945-5270, [email protected]

Oregon beaches schedule for monitoring of bacteria in 2024/2025

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Oregon beaches schedule for monitoring of bacteria in 2024/2025
Nelscott Beach

The Oregon Beach Monitoring Program (OBMP) has finalized a list of beaches to be monitored for unsafe levels of bacteria during the 2024 and 2025 monitoring seasons.

The list was created based on established criteria, including high recreational use, nearby pollution hazards, previously measured high bacteria levels, and public input.

OBMP is a joint effort between Oregon Health Authority (OHA) and Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) to monitor the waters along Oregon’s coastline for the presence of fecal bacteria and report elevated levels to the public.

Oregon Coast Beach SafetyThrough this program, DEQ regularly samples and tests marine water and freshwater at about 20 beaches along Oregon’s 360 miles of coastline between May and September. OHA issues advisories at beaches where bacteria levels are considered unsafe.

OHA and DEQ evaluate beaches and sampling locations every two years. The proposed list includes some of the most frequently visited beaches in Oregon; beaches where the program has previously found bacteria; and beaches for which local partners and the public have requested monitoring due to pollution concerns.

To view a video about the updated beach monitoring list for 2024/2025, click here.

Based on OBMP’s evaluation criteria, OHA and DEQ selected the following Lincoln County beaches for the 2024/2025 monitoring season:

For more information about OBMP, visit the program website at http://www.healthoregon.org/beach or call 971-673-0440. People can also call OHA’s toll-free information line, 877-290-6767.

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