Lincoln County School District is preparing to cut about $5 million from its general operating budget next year, driven largely by a steady decline in student enrollment that began even before the COVID-19 pandemic. Lincoln County School District Superintendent Dr. Majalise Tolan said the district has been losing roughly 100 students per year for several years. Because state funding follows students, fewer enrollments mean less revenue, forcing reductions across the system. T

In the race for Governor it looks like it will be Republican Christine Drazen who currently has 47% of the vote who is going against Tina Kotek, who has over 84%. For US Representative 4th district it appears Val Hoyle is in the lead for democrats and Monique DeSpain is ahead for the republicans. For the US Senate race, Jeff Merkley is ahead for the democrats and for republican race Brock Smith is ahead right now with over 30%. All local measures appear to have passed at this

The Oregon State Marine Board will hold a public hearing on May 21 on proposed rule language for motorboat operations on the Siletz River in Lincoln County. The meeting will be a hybrid format, where members of the public can attend in person at the Marine Board office, located at 435 Commercial St. NE., Suite 400, in Salem, or virtually. At its April 23, 2026, meeting, the Marine Board approved opening the rulemaking process and directed agency staff to hold a public hea