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Food Share Director To Retire After 30-Years
Nancy Mitchell (left) and Shirley King (right) Photo by Casey Miller After three decades at the helm of Food Share of Lincoln County, Executive Director Nancy Mitchell is preparing to retire at the end of the month, handing the reins to longtime food banking professional Shirley King. The transition comes as the organization pushes to expand mobile food distribution, increase fresh food capacity, and raise money to renovate a much larger warehouse on Newport’s north end. Mitc
Coastbusters Walk Registration Is Now Open
CoastBusters Walk for Breast Cancer announced that registration is now open for its 2026 walks, marking a powerful comeback year for the local nonprofit organization. The 2026 CoastBusters Walk season will be held in memory of Sonia Graham, (pictured) who co-founded the organization alongside Jeanette Campagna. Sonia’s vision, heart, and dedication helped shape CoastBusters into a community-driven effort focused on supporting local breast cancer patients and their families. T
Independance Man Arrested For Armed Robbery
On Tuesday July 14th, 2026, at approximately 11:20 am, Newport officers responded to the Days Inn, located on SW Coast Hwy, on the report of a Armed Robbery. Officers responded to the area and contacted the victim who stated they had just been robbed by a suspect identified as 20-year old Christopher M. Lekoff, of Independence, Oregon. Further investigation revealed Lekoff and the victim had known each other for several years and had shared a room at the business the previo
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