Public comment is set to return to Lincoln County Board of Commissioners meetings, at least in a limited form, after Commissioner Walter Chuck asked to reopen the process for residents to speak on county business. Near the close of the April 30 Board of Commissioners regular meeting, Commissioner Chuck asked to consider reinstating public comment, which has been absent in recent sessions. “I would like us to consider bringing public commenting back at the next meeting,” Chuck said, suggesting...

Newport’s gray trash cans are getting a colorful makeover, thanks to a partnership between the city, Thompson’s Sanitary Services, the Newport Public Arts Committee, and students at Newport Middle School. According to John Fuller Newport Public Information Officer, who helped lead the effort, the project began with middle school art teacher Miss Harden encouraging her students to submit designs for new trash cans around town. The response was strong, with many student submissions coming in. A...

Position 2 became vacant after Commissioner Halll's passing in January The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners has postponed appointing a replacement for the vacant Commissioner Position 2 seat, choosing instead to wait for guidance from the upcoming primary election. At their regular April 30 meeting, Commissioners Casey Miller and Walter Chuck discussed how to proceed following recent candidate interviews and unexpected withdrawals. On April 20, the board interviewed two applicants for...