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Staffing troubles cause temporary closure of Oregon Coast DMV officeTop StoryKOIN News (CBS Portland) · Lincoln City
General News

Staffing troubles cause temporary closure of Oregon Coast DMV office

The Lincoln City location will reopen after additional employees are recruited, hired and trained, according to ODOT.

Source: KOIN News (CBS Portland)·12h ago
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Letter: Thank YouThe News Guard
Lincoln City

Letter: Thank You

Thank you very much for your 15 April 20 article about the opening of the new Lincoln County Animal Shelter in Waldport.


The News Guard · Yesterday
Now Begins the 'Season of Satellites' Above Oregon, Washington: Summer's Surreal ShowBeachConnection.net
Lincoln City

Now Begins the 'Season of Satellites' Above Oregon, Washington: Summer's Surreal Show

Not even counting meteors, these satellite trains can create wild colors and streaks in the sky. Astronomy, weather. Brookings events, Gold Beach events, Port Orford events, Coos Bay events, Bandon events, Florence events, Yachats events, Newport events, Lincoln City events, Rock


BeachConnection.net · Apr 16
Vote on new agreement to operate Siletz Valley School fails on a technicality, but many questions remainLincoln Chronicle
Lincoln City

Vote on new agreement to operate Siletz Valley School fails on a technicality, but many questions remain

Siletz Valley School will remain open with its charter intact after a motion by the Lincoln County School District board to terminate the agreement failed to pass during an emotional and surprising meeting Tuesday night. While the mood of the school's supporters was largely celeb


Lincoln Chronicle · Apr 16
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Shanti Miles–Kelley
The News Guard

Shanti Miles–Kelley

Shanti passed away surrounded by family on March 19, 2026 at her winter home in Palm Desert, California. She was 90 years old. Shanti moved to the Oregon Coast

Lincoln City·Apr 15
Joseph Edward Becker
The News Guard

Joseph Edward Becker

Joseph Edward Becker, born 26 November in the year of Our Lord 1930, in Woodburn Oregon.

Lincoln City·Apr 15
SNAP work requirements don’t boost jobs, but drop participation, research finds
The News Guard

SNAP work requirements don’t boost jobs, but drop participation, research finds

As states enact stricter work requirements for the federal food stamp program, a new analysis suggests those requirements won’t enhance employment and will push

Lincoln City·Apr 15
Lincoln City DMV office temporarily closing
The News Guard

Lincoln City DMV office temporarily closing

The Oregon Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is temporarily closing the Lincoln City office for several months due to operational and staff considerations.

Lincoln City·Apr 15
State's unemployment rate holding steady
The News Guard

State's unemployment rate holding steady

Oregon’s unemployment rate was 5.2% in both February and January.

Lincoln City·Apr 15
Fraudsters targeting Spanish-speaking workers injured on the job
The News Guard

Fraudsters targeting Spanish-speaking workers injured on the job

The Oregon Department of Justice (DOJ) is warning Spanish-speaking workers with pending workers’ compensation claims about a scam making the rounds in Oregon.

Lincoln City·Apr 15
Oregon counties to receive more than $48M in Secure Rural Schools Funds
The News Guard

Oregon counties to receive more than $48M in Secure Rural Schools Funds

U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today announced that nearly $48.7 million in federal funding from the U.S. Forest Service for fiscal year 2025 will be

Lincoln City·Apr 15
Here’s how Oregonians can update their voter registration info ahead of May primary
The News Guard

Here’s how Oregonians can update their voter registration info ahead of May primary

Oregonians have until April 28 to register to vote or change their party affiliation for the upcoming primary election.

Lincoln City·Apr 15
League of Women Voters meeting
Newport News-Times

League of Women Voters meeting

The League of Women Voters of Lincoln County next meeting is scheduled from 12:30 to 3 p.m. Thursday, April 16, in the McEntee Room of the Newport Public Librar

Lincoln City·Apr 15
Tolan and Lee shine at the Titan Track Classic
Newport News-Times

Tolan and Lee shine at the Titan Track Classic

Taft took on its biggest track meet of the season so far, heading to Titan Stadium at West Salem High School to compete against a packed field at the Titan Trac

Lincoln City·Apr 15
Sports: Tolan and Lee shine at the Titan Track Classic
The News Guard

Sports: Tolan and Lee shine at the Titan Track Classic

Taft took on its biggest track meet of the season so far, heading to Titan Stadium at West Salem High School to compete against a packed field at the Titan Trac

Lincoln City·Apr 15
Newport and Taft square off on the diamond
Newport News-Times

Newport and Taft square off on the diamond

Taft and Newport battled it out last week in a 3A vs 4A crossover, and despite a late rally by the Cubs, the Tigers kept their perfect season cruising along.

Lincoln City·Apr 15
Sports: Newport and Taft square off on the diamond
The News Guard

Sports: Newport and Taft square off on the diamond

Taft and Newport battled it out last week in a 3A vs 4A crossover, and despite a late rally by the Cubs, the Tigers kept their perfect season cruising along.

Lincoln City·Apr 15
Rogue River named fifth most endangered river in the United States
KOBI-TV News (NBC Medford)

Rogue River named fifth most endangered river in the United States

OREGON – Environmental nonprofit American Rivers recently named the Rogue River as the 5th most endangered river in the United States on their annual list catal

Lincoln City·Apr 15
The Lincoln County Leader's E-Edition for 4-15-26
The News Guard

The Lincoln County Leader's E-Edition for 4-15-26

View our 4-15-26 E-Edition right here!

Lincoln City·Apr 14
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