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These engaging walking tours offer a behind-the-scenes look at Oregon’s working waterfronts. (Courtesy photo from OSU)
Guided dock tours return in Newport JEREMY C. RUARK Lincoln County Leader
Coastal residents and visitors are invited to dive into Oregon’s commercial fishing culture this summer through free, guided dockside tours. The walking tours, hosted by Oregon Sea Grant and Oregon State University Extension Service, are described as engaging opportunities offering a behind-the-scenes look at Oregon’s working waterfronts.
They teach participants how to source fresh, local seafood straight from the dock. Tourgoers will learn about sustainable fishing practices, explore vessels and gear, and may even meet some of the fishermen who bring Oregon seafood to market. The walking tours began in Newport in 2014 and have since expanded up and down the Oregon coast and into the south Washington Coast. Angee Doerr runs the tours
at Newport and said they began for a combination of reasons. “I always like to use the word demystify, but really it’s See TOURS, page A6
A tour guide showing how to identify fish to a group of people during the Shop the Dock tour in Newport. (Courtesy photo from Lynn Ketchum)
Commissioners declare drought emergency The Hands Across the Sand event took place Saturday, July 5, in Lincoln City. (Photos courtesy from video taken by Josh Havelind)
Hands Across the Sand at Lincoln City JEREMY C. RUARK Lincoln County Leader
For approximately one hour Saturday, July 5, dozens of people gathered along the beaches in Lincoln City, not to watch the ocean or to
seek agates, but to simply hold hands. From 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Indivisible Lincoln City and JS Conbaum hosed the Hands Across the Sand (HAS) event along the 7-mile stretch of beach
that runs the length of Lincoln City. “At noon, our goal is to form an unbroken chain across the sand for 15 minutes to express our commitment to the protection of our marine ecosystem, in the face of
current anti-environmental policies,” organizer Shar Walbaum said. “HAS gives neighbors and strangers an opportunity to stand together out of shared love for our See HANDS, page A8
Call on public to conserve water JEREMY C. RUARK Lincoln County Leader
The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners has declared a drought emergency due to exceptionally low streamflows and dry conditions. Streamflows on the Siletz, Alsea, and Yachats Rivers have been at or below historic lows, with the Siletz River reporting just 22% of its average flow by mid-June, a record low for that time of year. The Alsea River was at 40% of its average
flow, while the Yachats River was at 49% of average. Streamflows are also notably lower in smaller streams. Beaver Creek already has low streamflows typical of late August and September, according to Lincoln County. “The drought conditions are putting stress on our drinking water supplies, as well as the fish and wildlife that depend on water in our streams,” a release from Lincoln County states. Because the county can’t depend on snowpack water runoff, it depends on Oregon’s See DROUGHT, page A6
NPD to begin immobilization of vehicles with outstanding parking tickets STAFF REPORT Lincon County Leader
Beginning August 1, 2025, the Newport Police Department (NPD) will immobilize vehicles that have long overdue or multiple unpaid parking citations, in accordance with the Newport Municipal Code (chapter 6.50.015). Immobilization
includes the use of a parking boot on the vehicle, one of the final steps in the process of collecting unpaid parking fines, used after other efforts have been exhausted, according to a release from NPD. Individuals with outstanding parking citations
are encouraged to pay all fines and fees before the immobilization program begins. Fines may be paid in person at Newport City Hall, located at 169 SW Coast Highway, or online at NewportOregon.gov. See BOOT, page A8
Immobilizing a vehicle includes use of a mechanical tool called a boot that locks the vehicle in place. (Courtesy from the City of Portland)
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