Sam Case Elementary School has been awarded a $4,000 NOAA Ocean Guardian School grant to launch the first year of a three-year effort focused on protecting local watersheds, beaches and the ocean while reducing marine debris. Throughout the 2026-27 school year, students will connect classroom learning with environmental issues affecting their coastal community. “We are incredibly excited to partner with many organizations, experts and community members, both local and nationa

The Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission adopted the 2027 Big Game Regulations at their meeting in La Grande, setting seasons that offer a wide and varied range of hunting opportunities. The approved regulations include hunts for deer, elk, pronghorn, black bear, cougar, bighorn sheep, and Rocky Mountain goats, providing a mix of traditional big game opportunities along with some of the state's most challenging and sought after special hunts. Seasons and tag numbers will be si

Lincoln County School District students made year-over-year progress in English language arts, mathematics and science on the 2025-26 Oregon Statewide Assessments, according to data released by the Oregon Department of Education. Districtwide results improved in all three subjects, with the largest overall gain occurring in science. English language arts increased 2.4 percentage points, science increased 2.9 points and mathematics increased 0.8 points. “Our need to improve ac