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Commissioners Get Recycling Update
Lincoln County’s Board of Commissioners received an in-depth briefing on how Oregon’s Recycling Modernization Act is changing local recycling and composting programs, especially for rural communities along the coast. Local haulers – Thompson Sanitary, North Lincoln Sanitary, and Dahl Disposal – explained that they already operate under Oregon’s long‑standing Opportunity to Recycle Act, first passed in 1983. Each year, they must file detailed reports with the Oregon Department
Siletz Tribe Opens Medical Clinic
The Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians announce that Dan’Chaa‑May‑Yvlh‑Srii‑Dvn, which translates to the North Doctor Place, is now open to all residents and is accepting new patients for medical and behavioral health services. The clinic opened its doors in September 2025, bringing high‑quality, person‑centered care directly to the Oregon Coast. Dedicated to offering broad community access, the facility offers comprehensive billing options including Medicare, Medicaid, an
Newport High Junior Receives Recognition For Clothing Closet At The State Capital
Elsie Smith, a junior at Newport High School, was recently inducted into the National Honor Society and needed to complete 15 hours of community service. Like many students, she started by looking at clubs and volunteer opportunities. But when she heard about a “community closet” at another school in Eugene, the idea stuck. “I heard from a friend who goes to the Eugene school that they had a community closet there,” Elsie explained. “I thought that was so cool. I was like, I
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