

Wind Energy Discussion
Local residents, state officials, and policy mediators gathered for an in‑person public meeting on Oregon’s emerging Offshore Wind Energy Roadmap, part of a 45‑day public review process that runs until April 3. Hosted by Team Oregon Consensus, the main presentation delivered by Jeff Burright of the Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD). Burright has been leading the state’s offshore wind roadmap effort for the past year and a half as part of Oregon’s C


Springfield Man Arrested For Child Luring
On February 27, 2026, 38-year old Rigoberto Lezama-Luna, of Springfield, OR, was arrested after attempting to pick up a minor at an undisclosed location in Lincoln City. Lezama-Luna is accused of sending sexually charged messages through social media to an undercover Officer posing as a minor. Lezama-Luna was transported to the Lincoln County Jail for Luring a Minor and Online Sexual Corruption of a Child 1st Degree. On March 5, 2026, a Lincoln County Grand Jury issued a True


Newport Council Approves Nye Beach Arts And Culture District
The Newport City Council has officially designated Nye Beach as the Nye Beach Arts and Culture District, capping off years of community work and setting the stage for bigger aspirations in one of the city’s most character-rich neighborhoods. At the March 2, 2026 Newport City Council meeting, councilors heard from Jason Holland, Executive Director of the Oregon Coast Council for the Arts, and planner/architect Larry Kumar. While the council was not asked to adopt or fund a for
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