By Representative David Gomberg, House District 10 11/17/2025 Dear Friends and Neighbors, The announcement Wednesday night that a federal agency is no longer seeking to lease space from the City at Newport’s airport for…
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Oregon Congressional Delegation Demands Trump Administration Explain Big Coast Guard Changes in Newport & Reports of New ICE Facility
Oregon lawmakers urge DHS Secretary Noem to immediately provide the Oregon congressional delegation and state and local officials with a clear explanation of DHS’s actions and intentions in Newport Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators…
NEWS UPDATE FROM STATE REPRESENTATIVE DAVID GOMBERG: Two Speeches and a Dance Routine
By Representative David Gomberg, House District 10 11/3/25 Dear Friends and Neighbors, Last week, the Oregon Economic Development Association gathered here on the Oregon Coast. I thought I’d share with you the remarks I…
Sitka Center’s K-8 Create Program Goes Back to School – Now Providing Arts Access for 5,300 Rural Oregon Children
The growing program brings expanded free arts education for rural students, as it expands to serve 20 coastal Oregon schools. As the new school year begins, Sitka’s K-8 Create program is expanding…
OREGON COAST VISITORS ASSOCIATION: Big Step Forward for Local Seafood – Central Coast Food Web Cuts Ribbon on New Facility in Newport
Last weekend, August 2, 2025, Oregon Coast Visitors Association (OCVA) staff joined community leaders, partners, and legislators in Newport for the official ribbon cutting of the newly upgraded Yaquina Lab—home to the…
Governor Kotek Declares Drought Emergency in Lincoln County
This drought declaration marks the second made by Governor Kotek this calendar year. Salem, OR – Governor Tina Kotek has declared a drought in Lincoln County through Executive Order 25-13 and directed…
Coast Guard rescues two teens trapped on cliff side near Roads End Point in Lincoln County, Oregon
(SEATTLE, WA – 7/7/25) – A Coast Guard MH-60 helicopter crew form Coast Guard Air Station Astoria, Oregon, rescued two teens who were trapped on a cliff side near Roads End Point…
OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY BEACH MONITORING ALERT: Nye Beach in Lincoln County health advisory issued July 2
High bacteria levels prompt OHA recommendation to avoid water contact PORTLAND, Ore.—Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is issuing a public health advisory today for unsafe levels of fecal bacteria in ocean waters at Nye Beach…
LINCOLN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE: Missing Child Dane Paulsen Found Deceased
(March 11, 2025) – It is with heavy hearts that we announce the discovery of Dane Paulsen, who had been missing since March 1, 2025 around 4:25pm. After an extensive search and…
LINCOLN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE: Search for Dane Paulsen – Summary of Search and Continued Efforts
(March 5, 2025 – 2:45pm) – The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office and partnering agencies are continuing search operations for Dane Paulsen. Investigators continue to follow up on informational tips. Below is a…