U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley have introduced legislation that would address the growing threat of abandoned offshore oil and gas infrastructure to marine ecosystems and the environment.

U.S. 101 between mileposts 133 and 136 will see long delays on Jan. 7 and 8 as crews repair the road. Flaggers will direct traffic from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., reducing the highway to a single lane.

Young readers are encouraged to dive into a new whale adventure with an engaging children’s book: “Koda and the Whales; a True Story.” Marine biologist, professor and whale researcher Carrie ...

Oregon poet William Stafford will be remembered during an event from 2 to 4 p.m. this Saturday, Jan. 4, at the Newport Public Library, located at 35 NW Nye St. The Friends of William Stafford are ...

Jan 1, 2025 Jan 1, 2025 Updated Jan 7, 2025 0 The year 2024 has officially come to a close, and before diving too far into 2025, the Lincoln County Leader took a look back at some of the stories ...

For those who aren’t aware, something exciting is happening with Taft High School’s wrestling program this season. In addition to a new coach, the program is drawing more students to ...

Oregon Driver and Motor Vehicles (DMV) Services is warning Oregonians about a new scam using fake Manufacturer Certificates of Origin (MCO) to obtain titles for stolen vehicles. An MCO is a ...

Diane Elaine Cannon, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2024, at the age of 83. Born on June 29, 1941, Diane lived a life full of ...

For the past 34 years, Altrusa International of Yaquina Bay has made emergency clothing and hygiene supplies available to students in need through its longstanding program titled “Project School ...

Dec. 16 marked the opening of the new season of Oregon’s commercial Dungeness crab fishery, and not long after that, boats began returning to Newport’s Yaquina Bay with their catch. On ...

It’s a colorful time of the year, with Christmas lights burning bright at many homes and businesses around Lincoln County. One popular display among passersby is this home located at the ...

On Wednesday, Dec. 11, the day after a federal judge in Oregon and a state judge in Washington blocked a merger between two ...