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NEWPORTNewport Police seek suspect who stole alcohol and iPad from local eateryNEWPORTTop Oregon GOP gubernatorial candidates slam Kotek, trade few jabs in first debate ThursdaYACHATSWith delayed projects complete, Yachats council approves 2026-27 capital spending plan focNEWPORTOpponents of Climate Protection Program ask court to halt Oregon’s controversial emissionsYACHATSAnother Dead Whale Stranding, This Time Near Yachats on Central Oregon CoastNEWPORT7-Day Parking Meters Return to Central Oregon Coast Town, and Now to Nye Beach TurnaroundFLORENCEThe Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians elect new officersNEWPORTCouncil reviewing options for Big Creek DamsYACHATSFourth annual Yachats Sip & Stroll is noon to 5 p.m. SaturdayNEWPORTNewport hoopers recognized as best in stateNEWPORTSports: Newport hoopers recognized as best in stateYACHATSSip, Stoll, Stay Awhile in YachatsNEWPORTOregon coast writers discuss their craft in Newport on SaturdayNEWPORT2026 ocean salmon seasonsNEWPORTState education officials propose new accountability targets for districts, students’ succWALDPORTWaldport council's goals for 2026-27 give emphasis to downtown cleanup, gymnasium workYACHATSFinalized Report on Euthanized Oregon Coast Whale in Nov: Many DiseasesFLORENCEAmong Oldest Spring Festivals of West Coast Happens in Oregon's Florence SoonFLORENCEFirst Major Orca Sighting on Oregon Coast of the Year - Look for More SoonFLORENCEHigh School Sports: Myrtle Point baseball, Powers softball get big winsNEWPORTNewport Police seek suspect who stole alcohol and iPad from local eateryNEWPORTTop Oregon GOP gubernatorial candidates slam Kotek, trade few jabs in first debate ThursdaYACHATSWith delayed projects complete, Yachats council approves 2026-27 capital spending plan focNEWPORTOpponents of Climate Protection Program ask court to halt Oregon’s controversial emissionsYACHATSAnother Dead Whale Stranding, This Time Near Yachats on Central Oregon CoastNEWPORT7-Day Parking Meters Return to Central Oregon Coast Town, and Now to Nye Beach TurnaroundFLORENCEThe Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians elect new officersNEWPORTCouncil reviewing options for Big Creek DamsYACHATSFourth annual Yachats Sip & Stroll is noon to 5 p.m. SaturdayNEWPORTNewport hoopers recognized as best in stateNEWPORTSports: Newport hoopers recognized as best in stateYACHATSSip, Stoll, Stay Awhile in YachatsNEWPORTOregon coast writers discuss their craft in Newport on SaturdayNEWPORT2026 ocean salmon seasonsNEWPORTState education officials propose new accountability targets for districts, students’ succWALDPORTWaldport council's goals for 2026-27 give emphasis to downtown cleanup, gymnasium workYACHATSFinalized Report on Euthanized Oregon Coast Whale in Nov: Many DiseasesFLORENCEAmong Oldest Spring Festivals of West Coast Happens in Oregon's Florence SoonFLORENCEFirst Major Orca Sighting on Oregon Coast of the Year - Look for More SoonFLORENCEHigh School Sports: Myrtle Point baseball, Powers softball get big wins
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With delayed projects complete, Yachats council approves 2026-27 capital spending plan focusing on streets and waterTop StoryLincoln Chronicle · Yachats
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With delayed projects complete, Yachats council approves 2026-27 capital spending plan focusing on streets and water

After wading through the line-item weeds of upcoming infrastructure projects, the Yachats city council approved a $5.4 million capital improvement project budget Wednesday that will dig into the city’s reserve funds. The post With delayed projects complete, Yachats council approv

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Finalized Report on Euthanized Oregon Coast Whale in Nov: Many DiseasesBeachConnection.net
Yachats

Finalized Report on Euthanized Oregon Coast Whale in Nov: Many Diseases

The whale at Yachats in November had a multitude of chronic conditions which were killing it. Marine sciences


BeachConnection.net · Apr 12
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Newport Police seek suspect who stole alcohol and iPad from local eatery
KOIN News (CBS Portland)

Newport Police seek suspect who stole alcohol and iPad from local eatery

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Police are asking for the public’s help identifying a man accused of stealing from a restaurant on the Oregon Coast. An unknown male rep

Newport·10h agoCoast-wide
Top Oregon GOP gubernatorial candidates slam Kotek, trade few jabs in first debate Thursday night
Lincoln Chronicle

Top Oregon GOP gubernatorial candidates slam Kotek, trade few jabs in first debate Thursday night

The four leading Republican candidates for Oregon governor race squared off for their first debate together on Thursday, making few swipes at one another and ho

Newport·11h agoCoast-wide
Opponents of Climate Protection Program ask court to halt Oregon’s controversial emissions reduction regulation
Lincoln Chronicle

Opponents of Climate Protection Program ask court to halt Oregon’s controversial emissions reduction regulation

A broad coalition of business, utility and labor groups filed a lawsuit Thursday in the Oregon Court of Appeals, seeking to block implementation of the Climate

Newport·YesterdayCoast-wide
7-Day Parking Meters Return to Central Oregon Coast Town, and Now to Nye Beach Turnaround
BeachConnection.net

7-Day Parking Meters Return to Central Oregon Coast Town, and Now to Nye Beach Turnaround

Newport’s Bayfront will charge all week, and the Nye Beach Turnaround will now do the same. Travel tips, traffic

Newport·Apr 16Coast-wide
The Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians elect new officers
The World (Coos Bay)

The Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians elect new officers

The Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians (CTCLUSI) is pleased to announce the selections of Teresa Spangler as Tribal Chair and Brad Kn

Florence·Apr 15Coast-wide
Council reviewing options for Big Creek Dams
The News Guard

Council reviewing options for Big Creek Dams

The Newport City Council is now reviewing multi-million-dollar options to deal with the safety of the city’s water reservoir’s two dams.

Newport·Apr 15Coast-wide
Newport hoopers recognized as best in state
Newport News-Times

Newport hoopers recognized as best in state

Basketball season has been over for almost a month, but there are still Newport players making headlines in the wake of their fantastic play this year.

Newport·Apr 15Coast-wide
Sports: Newport hoopers recognized as best in state
The News Guard

Sports: Newport hoopers recognized as best in state

Basketball season has been over for almost a month, but there are still Newport players making headlines in the wake of their fantastic play this year.

Newport·Apr 15Coast-wide
Oregon coast writers discuss their craft in Newport on Saturday
Lincoln Chronicle

Oregon coast writers discuss their craft in Newport on Saturday

Discover the craft behind local writing when Willamette Writers Coastal Chapter presents Central Coast Spotlighters at Newport Public Library this Saturday, Apr

Newport·Apr 15Coast-wide
2026 ocean salmon seasons
Newport News-Times

2026 ocean salmon seasons

The Pacific Fishery Management Council finalized their recommendations for 2026 ocean salmon seasons on Sunday, April 12. The adopted seasons are available at t

Newport·Apr 14Coast-wide
State education officials propose new accountability targets for districts, students’ success
Newport News-Times

State education officials propose new accountability targets for districts, students’ success

State education officials are considering a number of new ways to measure success in Oregon schools following a 2024 law meant to boost student performance and

Newport·Apr 14Coast-wide
Waldport council's goals for 2026-27 give emphasis to downtown cleanup, gymnasium work
Lincoln Chronicle

Waldport council's goals for 2026-27 give emphasis to downtown cleanup, gymnasium work

The Waldport city council thinks the community has a lot of new and beautiful things to offer both tourists and locals. But there is still an image problem – a

Waldport·Apr 12Coast-wide
Among Oldest Spring Festivals of West Coast Happens in Oregon's Florence Soon
BeachConnection.net

Among Oldest Spring Festivals of West Coast Happens in Oregon's Florence Soon

119th Annual Rhododendron Festival, set for May 14 - 17, 2026, throughout Florence. Florence events

Florence·Apr 12Coast-wide
First Major Orca Sighting on Oregon Coast of the Year - Look for More Soon
BeachConnection.net

First Major Orca Sighting on Oregon Coast of the Year - Look for More Soon

Florence again saw the first sighting; more killer whales are likely on the way.

Florence·Apr 12Coast-wide
High School Sports: Myrtle Point baseball, Powers softball get big wins
The World (Coos Bay)

High School Sports: Myrtle Point baseball, Powers softball get big wins

Myrtle Point’s baseball team opened league play with a pair of wins last week, beating Waldport 13-3 and edging host Reedsport 7-6 in Class 2A-1A District 4 pla

Florence·Apr 12Coast-wide
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