The Pacific Fisheries Management Council (PFMC) has finalized the 2026 ocean salmon seasons, including ocean waters off Oregon. Recommended salmon seasons are not official until final approval by the U.S. Secretary of Commerce (expected by Saturday, May 16), and after adoption by the Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission on April 24 for waters within three nautical miles of shore. Conservation objectives for California Coastal Chinook, Klamath River fall Chinook, and Lower Colu

Lincoln County is one step closer to filling its vacant Commissioner Position 2 seat, after a lengthy public work session and interview with the two finalists, Cristen Don and Marci Baker, on Monday April 20th. Two others selected for interview, Christine Chandler and Matthew Harwell both pulled their applications for the position. Commissioner Casey Miller floated the idea of holding the process in ‘suspended animation’ and potentially bringing in additional candidates to i

Oregon DMV is temporarily closing the Lincoln City office for several months due to operational and staff considerations. The office at 4422 NE Devils Lake Blvd, Suite 1. will be closed April 20 through June 29. “A number of personnel changes happened simultaneously at our Lincoln City and Newport DMV offices,” said DMV Public Information Officer Chris Crabb. “While not ideal, this temporary pause will allow us to ensure we continue delivering high-quality service when we r