At approximately 8:30 pm, on Monday (July 27th North Lincoln Fire and Rescue (NLFR) was dispatched to reports of a structure fire in the area of NE 29th and Quay in Lincoln City. First arriving units found a fully involved structure fire with fire spreading to a vehicle and an RV. The sole elderly occupant was out of the residence but still leaning against the structure. Crews were able to safely move the occupant to safety. Crews initiated an aggressive defensive attack and

The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department’s Whale Watching Center and viewing area around the building will close for repairs this summer. There are still plenty of places along the Oregon Coast to see whales from Astoria to Brookings. “This has been an ongoing need for the building and we’ve just recently been able to secure funding,” said Park Manager Burke Martin. “We appreciate the community’s patience and support as we work to protect and preserve this unique coastal

The Waldport city council met a few weeks later then their normal second Thursday of the month. The meeting held on July 23rd was absent councilor Severson and Mayor Lambert. During the opening public comments the Waldport council heard sharp public criticism, and some who reported being happy that the city council was staying intact, while others expressed disapointment, after the recent failure of the recall. Items discussed at the meeting included moving ahead on code clea