New ideas are constantly popping up in Barry Bruster’s head – ideas for his businesses, for his family and for his community of Toledo. The post Toledo business owner Barry Bruster constantly looking for ideas for his projects and community appeared first on Lincoln Chronicle.

The Newport City Council is considering a permanent ban on retail fireworks after enacting a temporary ban last summer. Newport is one of the few cities in Lincoln County that allows the sale of personal fireworks, but it may not be for long. The post Newport council takes first step to ban sale of personal fireworks appeared first on Lincoln Chronicle.

The public is invited to attend Yachats’ annual state of the city presentation at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10 in the Commons multipurpose room. The post Yachats officials give “State of the City” presentation Tuesday appeared first on Lincoln Chronicle.

<p>After failing in recent years to convince the Oregon Legislature to extend food benefits to tens of thousands of immigrants, an anti-hunger coalition is narrowing its scope this year to addressing cuts to federal food aid that were approved by Congress.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://lincolnchronicle.org/oregon-anti-hunger-advocates-push-for-food-bank-funding-school-meals/">Oregon anti-hunger advocates push for food bank funding, school meals</a> appeared first on <a href="https://lincolnchronicle.org">Lincoln Chronicle</a>.</p>

<p>A federal judge has issued a ruling blocking federal immigration agents from making warrantless arrests in Oregon, joining Washington D.C. and Colorado with similar rules in place.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://lincolnchronicle.org/federal-judge-blocks-immigration-agents-from-making-warrantless-arrests-in-oregon/">Federal judge blocks immigration agents from making warrantless arrests in Oregon</a> appeared first on <a href="https://lincolnchronicle.org">Lincoln Chronicle</a>.</p>

<p>Oregonians charged with crimes who cannot get legal representation from the state within 60 days for a misdemeanor charge and 90 days for a felony must have their cases dismissed, the Oregon Supreme Court has ruled.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://lincolnchronicle.org/criminal-charges-must-be-dismissed-if-defendant-cant-get-a-lawyer-oregon-supreme-court-rules/">Criminal charges must be dismissed if defendant can’t get a lawyer, Oregon Supreme Court rules</a> appeared first on <a href="https://lincolnchronicle.org">Lincoln Chronicle</a>.</p>

<p>If conditions don’t change, Oregon is on track to experience its lowest snowpack on record this winter, as a snow drought grips the West.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://lincolnchronicle.org/oregons-on-track-to-break-low-snowpack-records-but-theres-still-hope-for-snow/">Oregon’s on track to break low snowpack records, but there’s still hope for snow</a> appeared first on <a href="https://lincolnchronicle.org">Lincoln Chronicle</a>.</p>

<p>In one of the fastest-growing regions in the state, the question of how to divvy up local political representation for a geographically and politically diverse population is playing out over a proposed Deschutes County district map.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://lincolnchronicle.org/contentious-district-map-heads-to-deschutes-county-voters-in-november/">Contentious district map heads to Deschutes County voters in November</a> appeared first on <a href="https://lincolnchronicle.org">Lincoln Chronicle</a>.</p>

<p><img alt="" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" height="150" src="https://lincolnchronicle.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/unnamed-3-150x150.jpg" width="150" />Common murres were staging recently off Yaquina Head in three large rafts, providing a steady supply of food for bald eagles beginning to court and nest in the area. Bald eagle predation of murres on the nesting rocks at Yaquina Head is a common occurrence during the seabird breeding season from May through August. Click on the photo or headline for more information.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://lincolnchronicle.org/breeding-season-for-murres-provides-ample-opportunity-for-bald-eagles/">Breeding season for murres provides ample opportunity for bald eagles</a> appeared first on <a href="https://lincolnchronicle.org">Lincoln Chronicle</a>.</p>

<p><img alt="" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" height="150" src="https://lincolnchronicle.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Abril-5-150x150.jpg" width="150" />Gemallel Aldama of Newport was swept up in an Immigration and Customs Enforcement sweep last September. His later deportation left his family without a breadwinner and the threat of a detention facility in Newport and has sent tremors of worry through Lincoln County's immigrant community. Read our special report.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://lincolnchronicle.org/special-report-newport-teenager-navigates-her-fathers-deportation-as-immigrant-community-fears-threats-of-ice-raids/">SPECIAL REPORT: Newport teenager navigates father&#8217;s deportation as immigrant community reacts to threats of ICE raids</a> appeared first on <a href="https://lincolnchronicle.org">Lincoln Chronicle</a>.</p>

<p><img alt="" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" height="150" src="https://lincolnchronicle.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/IMG_6547-150x150.jpeg" width="150" />When Luke Frechette opens his first service at 9 a.m. Sunday it will be the culmination of 13 years of thinking, searching, planning and then raising millions to help South Beach Church build its own place of worship.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://lincolnchronicle.org/the-first-sunday-services-at-south-beach-churchs-new-facility-took-13-years-of-searching-planning-and-building/">Sunday&#8217;s first services at new South Beach Church took 13 years of searching, planning and building</a> appeared first on <a href="https://lincolnchronicle.org">Lincoln Chronicle</a>.</p>

<p><img alt="" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" height="150" src="https://lincolnchronicle.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Sandy-Roumagoux-150x150.jpg" width="150" />The show, "85 &#038; Over: Roumagoux, Flewellyn, Howard", opens Friday in the Olive Street Gallery of the Newport Performing Arts Center, featuring the work of Sandy Roumagoux, Bobby Flewellyn, and Scottie Howard.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://lincolnchronicle.org/take-a-look-at-the-85-over-show-at-the-newport-performing-arts-center/">Think you&#8217;re too old to create? Take a look at the &#8220;85 &#038; Over&#8221; show at the Newport Performing Arts Center</a> appeared first on <a href="https://lincolnchronicle.org">Lincoln Chronicle</a>.</p>

<p><img alt="" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" height="150" src="https://lincolnchronicle.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/IMG_7937-150x150.jpg" width="150" />A new petition to recall six Waldport city councilors was filed this week by the same opponent who led the first effort in July – which eventually failed because signature gatherers violated state law.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://lincolnchronicle.org/opponents-of-waldport-council-trying-a-second-time-to-gather-signatures-forcing-recall-election/">Opponents of Waldport council trying a second time to gather signatures for a recall election</a> appeared first on <a href="https://lincolnchronicle.org">Lincoln Chronicle</a>.</p>

<p><img alt="" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" height="150" src="https://lincolnchronicle.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/OCT-Barbara-Ballas-cropped-150x150.jpg" width="150" />Made up primarily of spinners, the group welcomes anyone fascinated by fiber arts.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://lincolnchronicle.org/yaquina-fiber-arts-guild-hosts-annual-newport-spin-in-this-saturday/">Yaquina Fiber Arts Guild hosts annual Newport Spin-in this Saturday</a> appeared first on <a href="https://lincolnchronicle.org">Lincoln Chronicle</a>.</p>

<p>A new revenue forecast suggests lawmakers have a budget gap of about $650 million, about $100 less than they had feared.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://lincolnchronicle.org/as-cuts-loom-oregons-budget-picture-improves/">As cuts loom, Oregon’s budget picture improves</a> appeared first on <a href="https://lincolnchronicle.org">Lincoln Chronicle</a>.</p>

<p>The Florence City Council voted 3-2 Monday, Feb. 2, to keep six Flock Safety license-plate recognition cameras in use in the city.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://lincolnchronicle.org/florence-council-votes-3-2-to-keep-six-flock-cameras/">Florence council votes 3-2 to keep six Flock cameras</a> appeared first on <a href="https://lincolnchronicle.org">Lincoln Chronicle</a>.</p>

<p>The potential scenarios the legislation could lead to involve armed conflict between different troops or court challenges, according to legislative counsel.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://lincolnchronicle.org/oregon-lawmakers-poised-to-revive-bill-restricting-national-guard-deployment-how-will-it-work/">Oregon lawmakers poised to revive bill restricting National Guard deployment. How will it work?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://lincolnchronicle.org">Lincoln Chronicle</a>.</p>

<p>Jazz clarinetist and saxophone player Ken Peplowski died Sunday, Feb. 1 while performing on a jazz cruise in the Gulf of Mexico. He was 66.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://lincolnchronicle.org/oregon-coast-jazz-party-director-dies-suddenly-while-on-cruise/">Oregon Coast Jazz Party director dies suddenly while on cruise</a> appeared first on <a href="https://lincolnchronicle.org">Lincoln Chronicle</a>.</p>

<p>The Yachats Rural Fire Protection District and South Lincoln Ambulance are hosting an open house from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday for people interested in becoming volunteers.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://lincolnchronicle.org/yachats-fire-and-ambulance-service-seeking-volunteers-during-saturday-event/">Yachats fire and ambulance service seeking volunteers during Saturday event</a> appeared first on <a href="https://lincolnchronicle.org">Lincoln Chronicle</a>.</p>

<p><img alt="" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" height="150" src="https://lincolnchronicle.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/IMG_6551-150x150.jpeg" width="150" />The weather on the central Oregon coast is nice – even super nice – but with a very dry January following slightly-below-average rainfall in December and 2025, a dry winter and spring could spell issues for an area not used to drought or wild fires.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://lincolnchronicle.org/central-coast-rainfall-was-dramatically-lower-than-average-in-january-with-not-a-lot-on-the-horizon/">Central coast rainfall was dramatically lower than average in January with not a lot on the horizon</a> appeared first on <a href="https://lincolnchronicle.org">Lincoln Chronicle</a>.</p>

<p><img alt="" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" height="150" src="https://lincolnchronicle.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/board-jenna1-150x150.jpg" width="150" />A restaurateur, a veteran, scientist, city councilors, real estate agents, Lincoln County’s public works director and more than a dozen others are seeking an appointment to the county commission to fill the term of Claire Hall until someone is elected in May or November.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://lincolnchronicle.org/23-people-throw-their-hats-in-the-ring-to-temporarily-take-claire-halls-place-on-lincoln-county-commission/">23 people throw their hats in the ring to temporarily take Claire Hall&#8217;s place on Lincoln County commission</a> appeared first on <a href="https://lincolnchronicle.org">Lincoln Chronicle</a>.</p>

<p><img alt="" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" height="150" src="https://lincolnchronicle.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/OPB-oregon-capital-Bradley-W.-Parks-OPB-150x150.jpg" width="150" />Budget challenges, ICE activity and roads will compete for attention in the five-week session that started on Monday.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://lincolnchronicle.org/oregons-2026-legislative-session-what-you-need-to-know/">Oregon’s 2026 legislative session: What you need to know</a> appeared first on <a href="https://lincolnchronicle.org">Lincoln Chronicle</a>.</p>

<p><img alt="" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" height="150" src="https://lincolnchronicle.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/opb-weekend-protest-1-Eli-Imadali-150x150.jpg" width="150" />Scores of nonviolent protesters, with signs that read, “Immigrants are not Criminals Our President Is!!” and “ICE Out of Our Communities,” were forced to scatter after they were hit with chemical munitions.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://lincolnchronicle.org/federal-officers-use-crowd-control-munitions-as-demonstrators-protest-outside-portland-ice-building/">Federal officers use crowd control munitions as demonstrators protest outside Portland ICE building</a> appeared first on <a href="https://lincolnchronicle.org">Lincoln Chronicle</a>.</p>

<p><img alt="" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" height="150" src="https://lincolnchronicle.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/KLCC-Kotek-at-presser-1-150x150.jpg" width="150" />Lawmakers and residents expressed support for protesters, expressing outrage at the federal immigration crackdown and also urging protesters to remain peaceful.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://lincolnchronicle.org/kotek-other-elected-officials-urge-eugene-to-protest-peacefully/">Kotek, other elected officials urge Eugene to protest peacefully</a> appeared first on <a href="https://lincolnchronicle.org">Lincoln Chronicle</a>.</p>

<p>Oregon officials launched the program in 2023, modeled after one in New York City, and has helped 120 young people.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://lincolnchronicle.org/after-2-years-of-receiving-1000-a-month-in-cash-assistance-most-homeless-youth-found-housing/">After 2 years of receiving $1,000-a-month in cash assistance, most homeless youth found housing</a> appeared first on <a href="https://lincolnchronicle.org">Lincoln Chronicle</a>.</p>