The High Surf event that occurred on the Oregon coast on November 8, caused large, driftwood logs to crash into the pilings at the Taft Dock. The collisions caused damaged to the structure. Out of an abundance of caution, the city is restricting access to the dock until it can be assessed. A barricade has been stationed at the entrance of the dock to prevent the public from going out on to it. The dock will be closed until further notice. Despite this closure, Explore Lincoln

Newport officials recognized first responders and Pacific Seafood representatives at citthe Newport City Council meeting, thanking them for their response to a major fire at the company’s Newport facility October 25th on the Newport Bayfront. Fire Chief Rob Murphy praised firefighters and the agencies that joined the response, including crews from across Lincoln County and neighboring counties. He also credited Newport police, public works staff and other city employees for h

Lincoln County commissioners will consider a proposed amendment to Lincoln City’s Roads End and Villages at Cascade Head urban renewal plan at their Nov. 25 meeting, after hearing a presentation on the proposal’s boundaries, financing and planned road connection. The amendment would add land for a future connection between the Villages at Cascade Head and Roads End, extending toward Highway 101. Alison Robertson - Economic Development and Urban Renewal Director for the City o