Lincoln County is one step closer to filling its vacant Commissioner Position 2 seat, after a lengthy public work session and interview with the two finalists, Cristen Don and Marci Baker, on Monday April 20th. Two others selected for interview, Christine Chandler and Matthew Harwell both pulled their applications for the position. Commissioner Casey Miller floated the idea of holding the process in ‘suspended animation’ and potentially bringing in additional candidates to i

A rare and somber situation has unfolded in Lincoln County after the recent passing of Lincoln County commissioner Claire Hall during the midst of a recall election intended to determine her tenure. County Clerk Amy Southwell said the election process has been voided in accordance with state statutes, which specify that the death of a candidate or subject of a recall can nullify the proceedings. The recall election, now halted, prompted community reflection on both Commission

The latest hand recount of ballots in the November local election confirmed the initial result, officials announced, with only a minor adjustment: the victory margin narrowed from 15 to 13 votes due to a careful review of voter intent on several ballots. With the passage of the ballot by a vote of 7028 yes votes and 7015 no votes, a difference of 13 votes. The passage of the measure means a levy $0.035 per $1,000.00 assessed value for Veterans Service Office operations for fi