The Oregon State Marine Board recently held a work session on a controversial rules proposal for motorized boating on the Siletz River, taking invited testimony from local anglers, the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, and state fish and wildlife staff. The proposed rules, approved for public notice at the board’s April 23 meeting, would allow boats with motors of 15 horsepower or less between Jack Morgan Park and an existing downstream boundary, with the river above tha

The Rising Stars Scholarship Program has awarded nearly $250,000 in scholarships to graduating seniors from Lincoln County schools this year, continuing a tradition that has transformed post-secondary opportunities for local students. This year's scholarships were awarded to students from Newport High School, Toledo Jr./Sr. High School, Taft 7-12, Eddyville Charter School, East Bay Christian School, and a former Toledo High School student. Scholarship awards ranged from $5,00

The Newport City Council unanimously adopted the City’s 2026–27 budget during its June 15 meeting, approving a total budget of $134,782,697 for the fiscal year beginning July 1. The adopted budget represents a 3.9% decrease from the Fiscal Year 2025–26 adopted budget and a 13% decrease from the 2025–26 supplemental budget, while continuing the City’s commitment to investing in critical infrastructure and maintaining services that support Newport’s future. Despite the overal