On Friday, August 13, 2021 at approximately 8:51 A.M., Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a two vehicle crash on Hwy 101 near milepost 121. Preliminary investigation revealed a…
Category: Lincoln County
Coast Guard medevacs man from fishing vessel near Newport, OR July 19th
ASTORIA, Ore. – A Coast Guard aircrew medevaced a man Monday afternoon from a 40-foot commercial fishing vessel after suffering a medical emergency 5 miles west of Newport. Watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector…
NEWS UPDATE FROM STATE REPRESENTATIVE DAVID GOMBERG: Big Dollars and Big Wins for the District
By Representative David Gomberg, House District 10 Hello Friends, With temperatures spiking to over 110 in Salem Saturday, the 2021 Legislature concluded its business and gaveled adjournment. The Oregon State Capitol at sunset. …
Cruisin’ the Fossil Coastline Comes to Oregon Coast Aquarium
Newport, Oregon – Travel back in time when you visit the Aquarium’s newest exhibit: Cruisin’ the Fossil Coastline! Opened June 11th, Cruisin’ takes guests on a journey through Earth’s geological record, introducing them to species…
D River Beach, Lincoln City health advisory lifted today, June 1
PORTLAND, Ore.—Oregon Health Authority (OHA) today, June 1st, lifted a public health advisory for contact with ocean water at D River Beach, located in Lincoln County. The agency issued the advisory May 27 after water samples…
D River Beach, Lincoln County, health advisory issued May 27; OHA issues advisory due to high bacteria levels
PORTLAND, Ore.—Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is issuing a public health advisory today for unsafe levels of fecal bacteria in ocean waters at D River Beach in Lincoln County. People should avoid direct contact with…
Wildfire Recovery Public Hearings to be held Feb. 15 & Feb. 17th
Representative David Gomberg has announced a special opportunity for wildfire survivors to share their experiences with the House Special Committee on Wildfire Recovery tasked with identifying solutions and support for Oregonians affected…
Oregon Coast Aquarium Receives $500,000 Challenge Grant
Newport, Oregon—The Oregon Coast Aquarium has been awarded a $500,000 challenge grant from the Marcia H. Randall Foundation for Phase I of the organizations’ capital campaign. The Aquarium will use the grant…
OREGON STATE POLICE REQUEST PUBLIC’S ASSISTANCE WITH THEFTS FROM STATE PARKS – LINCOLN COUNTY
EDITOR’S NOTE: Here is the official press release about the interpretive signs that were stolen from State Parks in Lincoln County. If you have any information that might help with recovering the…
Marine Conservation Proposals for Chapman & Ecola Points, Cape Lookout & Cape Foulweather – Letters of Support by Dec. 18th
By Cara Mico, for the Pioneer Residents and visitors to the Oregon coast are likely aware of the magic that is Ecola Point, Chapman Point, Cape Lookout, and Cape Foulweather. These areas…