The 4th of July is always a very busy time on the Oregon Coast and this year in celebration of the Nations 250th birthday there is a lot to celebrate. The Lincoln County Fair and Rodeo will be taking place Thursday - Saturday July 2-4. Activities including the Rodeo will be taking place at the Lincoln County Commons and on Harney Street in Newport. There will be music, food, vendors, camel rides and 4-H activities, plus the Rodeo on Friday night and Saturday afternoon. The fa

The American Legion Riders Saturday June 27th, escorted thousands of stuffed animals down the Oregon Coast from Lincoln City to Newport, honoring a fallen member while supporting children and veterans. Robert De Kar, state director for the American Legion Riders in Oregon, said he oversaw 20 chapters statewide, all focused on serving veterans. The Riders, a program of the American Legion, use motorcycle rides to support causes ranging from memorial flag lines to volunteer eff

On 06/28/2026, the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to a traffic crash in the 600 block of Nashville Rd in Eddyville, OR involving a motorcycle and an Oregon State Police (OSP) Fish and Wildlife patrol vehicle. The State Trooper operating the patrol vehicle provided the initial report of the crash to his dispatch center and the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office was requested to provide a third-party investigation into the incident. Upon arriving, deputies determined