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🌱 How a technicality at a Lincoln City meeting saved Siletz school

Greetings Lincoln City! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a technicality at a Lincoln City meeting saved Siletz school
  • How will Lincoln City residents manage while the DMV shuts its doors?
  • How do locals actually track down those hidden Lincoln City glass floats?

Also on today's calendar: Top Musician from Seattle to Perform, Newport, April 19th, BENEFIT for KYAQ COMMUNITY RADIO 91.7 FM and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Clouds giving way to sun, with a high of 56 and low of 42 degrees.
  • Saturday: A couple of afternoon showers, temps: high: 60, low: 51.
  • Sunday: Cloudy, with a high of 61 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Siletz Valley School will remain open (ictnews.org) — A key Lincoln County School Board vote at Oceanlake Elementary in Lincoln City means Siletz Valley School will stay open next year after a motion to end its charter failed for lack of a quorum. Leaders now face substantial work to fix compliance issues, from attendance and test scores to facilities and services, while emphasizing student pride and the school’s importance to the Siletz community.
   

2. Lincoln City DMV will close temporarily as of Monday (klcc.org) — Lincoln City’s DMV office will shut down for about two and a half months starting Monday, April 20, with plans to reopen June 30. Residents are urged to use the Newport DMV or the DMV2U online services for most transactions while local staffing is rebuilt.
   

3. Zen and the art of glass float hunting on the Oregon coast (hereisoregon.com subscription) — If you’ve ever spotted a mysterious glass float on the sand in Lincoln City, it was likely part of the city’s long-running Finders Keepers treasure hunt, which hides more than 3,000 floats each year. A recent Peak Northwest podcast episode follows a float-hunting trip on Lincoln City’s beaches and highlights why the shoreline, local glass center, and nearby restaurants make this a uniquely local adventure.
   

4. You'll Love This Stunning Lake In Oregon Where You Can Camp, Kayak, And Fish All Weekend Long (familydestinationsguide.com) — Devil’s Lake State Recreation Area sits right in Lincoln City, giving locals and visitors easy access to camping, fishing, kayaking, and even yurts with hot showers nearby. The lake’s calm waters, stocked fish, and family-friendly facilities make it a low-stress outdoor escape, while Highway 101 access and nearby restaurants mean you’re never far from town comforts.
   

5. December storms declared major disaster by Trump administration. Federal support available to Union County (elkhornmediagroup.com) — Lincoln County, which includes Lincoln City, is now eligible for federal disaster assistance after December’s severe storms were declared a major disaster. While damage was heaviest elsewhere, the declaration opens funding to repair local infrastructure and support recovery work coordinated by Oregon’s emergency management agency and FEMA.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Friday April 17
  • Varsity Softball v. Salem Academy
    Home
    4:30 pm
  • Varsity Baseball @ Willamina
    Willamina High School , 1100 NE Oaken Hills Dr # A , Willamina
    4:30 pm
    • Monday April 20
  • JV Baseball v. Salem Academy
    The Pit
    4:30 pm
  • Varsity Softball v. Santiam Christian
    Home
    5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Lincoln City DMV closed until June 30th.
    https://www.thenewsguard.com/news/lincoln-city-dmv-office-temporarily-closing/article_f41473a9-17a5-4cfa-8a5a-739e3ffc3590.html?utm_campaign=blox&utm… (Nextdoor NE Voyage Avenue)
  • Valvoline, Inc. posted a job opening for Entry-level Lube Tech/Technician in Lincoln City. Apply here.
  • Soliant Health posted a job opening for Licensed Elementary School Psychologist in Lincoln City, OR in Lincoln City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lincoln City here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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