Anyone near the D River Wayside today caught a glimpse of high flying kites in what seemed like a mini kite festival.
Kites stretch their wings
Tigers Varsity baseball falls to Corbett
If, in the space of 15 minutes, the weather changes from sunshine to rain to hail to freezing wind, it must be baseball season at the Oregon coast.
Varsity baseball returned today to “The Pit” at Taft 7-12 with the Taft Tigers facing the Corbett Cardinals. Despite facing a roulette wheel of weather, both teams played with great energy and enthusiasm in the season opener.
“We’ve only had four practices,” offered the Cardinal coach. “We’ve been stuck with ice and snow for the last few weeks.”
Despite a third inning rally to tie the game at 4-4, Corbett went on to win 4-7.
Tigers coach Dustin Hankins said, “We threw the ball away too many times and gave Corbett a chance to get back in.”
When asked about the team this year coach Hankins was optimistic, “We have sixteen players on the team. We’re very excited to see the numbers of kids participating trending up this year. Not just in baseball but across all sports.”
When asked about the biggest challenge the team faces he said, “Staying within ourselves-not trying to do too much. Playing fundamentally sound and limiting our errors.”
Tigers varsity plays their next three games away. They return to home to play the Dalles Riverhawks on March 22nd at 3 p.m.
Ward one councilor Starmer resigns
At the end of Monday’s City Council meeting, ward one councilor Elaine Starmer resigned her seat effective at the end of tonight’s meeting.
“In a brief statement Starmer stated, ” Recent events have made it clear to me that I am no longer a good fit for this council.”
“We were shocked.” said Ward two councilor Riley Hoagland.
“I’m disappointed.” added Mayor Susan Wahlke.
City charter allows the council to decide if they will either appoint someone or hold a special election to fill the vacant seat.
The next scheduled city council meeting will be March 27th at 6p.m.
Hook, line and senior
On Tuesday night Mo’s Seafood and Chowder restaurant in Lincoln City was home to Taft 7-12 annual Senior Fish Fry.
The event was hosted by principal Nick Lupo and between 20-30 senior high schoolers. The kids were working to raise money for their “Senior Send Off” an event held at the end of each senior class year.
Past gatherings included a trip to Oaks Park, paintball and simply staying in town and enjoying an evening on the beach.
“Mo’s does and awesome job and are so generous in supporting the kids.” said Lupo.
The restaurant was very busy but the rookie servers seemed to handle the pressure without too much trouble. This reporter was served promptly and the food was delicious.
The 2023 senior class is comprised of approximately 100 students and the students will get to choose their “send off” destination.
Winter storm 2023
Lincoln City doesn’t usually get a lot of snow but, wow, did we ever get some snow last night. By most local’s estimations there is between 4 and six inches of accumulated snow throughout the area.
Reports and photos began appearing on Lincoln City Homepage community page just after midnight with reports of snow falling around town. By morning’s light it became apparent we had a snowstorm on our hands.
This reporter attempted to drive around to get some photos this morning but the side roads near NE 6th Dr were impassible. High snow accumulations along with downed trees and a car in a gully made it reckless to even try to navigate towards Hwy 101.
Those with 4 wheel drive rigs seemed to be able to get around town with litlle effort,
Lincoln County school district sent out a notice last night notifying all staff and students that all school related activities would be cancelled for at least Thursday the twenty third.
Emergency crews are going to be busy as are local cab companies. Stay home, if able. If not, be ready to exercise patience.
City pitches Urban Renewal plan for Nelscott area
On Wednesday night February 15, Urban Renewal department director Alison Robertson laid out the city’s Urban Renewal vision for the Nelscott district of Lincoln City.
Held in the community room at Oregon Coast Community College (OCCC), Robertson spent the first half hour laying the groundwork for what the city has in mind for projects in the Nelscott area.
The room was filled to capacity with residents, business owners and one young man who patiently ate pizza and played with his toy while his dad sat and listened,
The basics of Urban renewal were explained to the crowd. Those basics included where the money would come from, what the boundaries were and what projects could potentially be accomplished within the proposed twenty five year lifespan of the district.
A short question and answer period followed with most attendees seeming willing to accept the idea of the district being established except for one man that asked “What if we don’t want any of it?”
Members of the audience were directed to place a colored adhesive dot next to projects they approved of.
A few of the projects were:
Improved road connections between SE Lee and SE Twenty third.
A new connection between SE Twenty third Drive and Thirty second Street/Fleet Avenue connection and pedestrian striping, infill of sidewalk gaps and public parking.
While most of the crowd seemed appreciative of the information some expressed concern that there wasn’t sufficient notice given.
A common complaint was, “I didn’t even know this meeting was happening until a friend a called me and then we had a hard time figuring out where and when it was.”
Mayor Susan Wahlke was in attendance and said, “I’m really pleased with the turnout and the good questions. I’m glad people are interested in giving us their input.”
The next public meeting will be held at the Eagles lodge 737 SW 32nd St Lincoln City at 6 p.m. on Wednesday March 15th. For more information go to https://www.lincolncity.org/government/urban-renewal-agency
Senator Anderson Appointed to Governor’s Housing Council
SALEM, Ore. –Senator Dick Anderson (R-Lincoln City) has been appointed to the
Housing Production Advisory Council (HPAC) which will be tasked with formulating an
action plan to meet the Governor’s 36,000-unit annual housing production target.
Senator Anderson released the following statement:
“It is an honor to be selected to serve on this Council and help promote solutions
for the housing crisis. We are in desperate need to find fast and innovative ways
to increase the supply of housing in all corners of Oregon.
As Vice-Chair of the Senate Housing Committee, and representing large portions of Oregon’s Coast, I know firsthand the crisis in front of us.
The Governor has ambitious plans to double our housing unit production per year, and I will be an outspoken proponent of cutting red tape, streamlining the process, and getting decisions down to the local level as fast as possible.”
Senator Anderson has 35 years of experience in the housing and mortgage industry and
currently serves as Vice-Chair of the Senate Housing and Development Committee.
NWS: Widespread icy roads expected
National Weather Service Portland (NWS) issued a Special Weather Statement, calling for icy roads for a large portion of the Pacific Northwest.
According to NWS:
Cold air is filtering across the region from east of the Cascades tonight. Any liquid water remaining on surfaces this evening will freeze overnight. This will result in potentially hazardous travel on untreated roads and sidewalks as early as 10 PM Saturday night, but more likely after midnight. Please slow down tonight and exercise extreme caution as it will be very difficult to see where surfaces are icy.
The Special Weather Statement was sent out at 5:42 p.m. Saturday, and predicts icy roads as early as 10 p.m.
NWS predicts the low temperature for Lincoln City tonight at 29 degrees.
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King Tide reigns over Lincoln City beaches
Wave watchers were out in force in Lincoln City Sunday as the Pacific Ocean took over beaches powered by King and Perigean Tides.
Local hotels reported higher than usual numbers of guests for this time of year due to the ocean activity as people came to see the Pacific Ocean King Tide as the moon is closest to Earth.
While not the biggest wave runups in the city’s history, the ocean at times did make beaches disappear and sent more than a few beachgoers running for safety.
Some could be observed standing and playing on logs, which is not safe as sneaker waves are exceptionally hazardous during a King Tide.
Debris peppered beaches in an untidy mess, with logs rolling dramatically into the surf.
Local residents compared this King Tide to previous incidents of Mother Nature’s destructive force and beauty. They said if a storm system had accompanied this King Tide, it would have been massive, but were not impressed with this year’s showing. They made comments about how people shouldn’t be on the beach because it wasn’t safe.
Beach access points from Newport to Lincoln City were swarmed with visitors seeking a glimpse of the last weekend of King Tides.
