With the recent volatility in the stock markets, you may have heard buzzwords thrown around such as capital gains and tax-loss harvesting. Let’s explore what these terms mean and how to add them to your investment strategy.

Advantage Real Estate in Newport announced the addition of a new broker, Nickolas “Nick” Dyer.

Juno, a proven innovative recycling technology pioneered by Georgia-Pacific, was recently recognized by three entities for innovation and sustainability. Leaders in the fields of business, manufacturing and engineering have recognized the impacts Juno technology is having on recycling and la…

The Newport Farmers Market will kick off Saturday, March 25, after city officials last week approved a special-use permit for the Angle Street parking lot south of city hall.

Working for a hospital’s plant engineering department requires varied skills, organization, responsiveness — and a helpful smile. For displaying these attributes, Dale Gorman, maintenance engineer lead at Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital in Lincoln City, was named Employee of the Year for 20…

Walmart is doing its part to eliminate waste in Oregon by removing plastic carryout bags from all stores in the state for checkout and pickup.

The total estimate of Oregon job vacancies hit a record level of about 104,000 in 2022, increasing 7 percent from the previous record seen in 2021 (97,000).

Advantage Real Estate in Newport has announced the addition of a new broker, Katie Thomas.

Scammers can target victims through any device connected to the internet, and your TV is no exception. The Better Business Bureau Scam Tracker has seen an influx of reports about scammers catching people off guard with pop-ups on their smart TVs. Their objective is to steal your personal inf…

Oregon Coast Bank recently announced a couple of promotions from within its employee ranks.

Despite being a relative newcomer to Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital, Physical Therapist Joe Cappelleri has had a noticeable impact on patients and colleagues, earning him the hospital’s 2022 Employee of the Year Award.

Building your wealth not only requires you to save for your retirement, but also gives you the opportunity to create a long-term tax strategy. As you are putting money away for retirement, you can decide if you want to be taxed now or taxed later. Here are the differences between pre-tax acc…

Career Technology Education (CTE) is an ever-growing part of educational curriculums across the country, and Oregon is one of the leaders in CTE innovation and initiatives. Last week, Oregon Coast Community College and the Lincoln County School District showcased the opportunities available …

The Newport Walmart store is currently undergoing a major remodeling project, which store officials expect will be completed sometime this spring.

Emerald Coast Realty recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of its new office at 311 First St. in Toledo, where it shares space with the Toledo Chamber of Commerce. Pictured above (left to right) are Kathy Crane, director of the Toledo Chamber; Pam Mugleston, owner …

Amy Frazier, center, retail branch manager of First Interstate Bank in Newport, presents a $2,500 donation from First Interstate Bank to the Newport 60+ Activity Center. The funds will be used to provide special community meals hosted at the 60+ Activity Center in collaboration with members …

The executive leadership teams at Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital and Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital, led by Dr. Lesley Ogden, CEO, were recently named as finalists for the American Hospital Association’s Rural Hospital Leadership Team Award.

When you share a household with someone, your life changes — and your approach to managing your money may change as well. The good news is that we have a few tips that can make it easier.

Lincoln City is celebrating its longstanding reputation as a hotspot for antiques, vintage collectibles and other treasures through its annual Antique & Collectibles Week, which takes place from this Saturday, Feb. 11, through Feb. 20.

Gregory Price is returning to his coastal roots as the new Small Business Development Center (SBDC) director at Oregon Coast Community College.

Career Technology Education (CTE) is an ever-growing part of educational curriculums throughout the country, and Oregon is one of the leaders in CTE innovation and initiatives. Next week, Oregon Coast Community College and the Lincoln County School District will show the opportunities availa…

Longtime local banker Bo Smith received a promotion at Oregon Coast Bank and now holds the position of vice president, commercial loan officer. Smith, who joined the bank three years ago, is known by business owners throughout Lincoln and Tillamook counties as an active commercial lender.

Anyone who has tried to hire a contractor for a home or business project in recent years knows that the number of people working in the trades is not keeping up with the demand for their services. And it has become even more apparent recently that in addition to needing more people to fill t…

Pediatrician Caitlyn Anglin, DO, has joined Samaritan Lincoln City Medical Center. She provides a full range of health care to children from birth through age 18.

Retirement planning is often difficult, and it’s hard to fathom where your sources of income will come from during that time. For many people, retirement income may come from a variety of sources. Here’s a quick review of three main sources you may have during retirement:

In today’s technological world, there seems to be no limit to the things that can be done to add a little something extra to our lives. And one of those things is in the area of home and mobile entertainment. Modern electronics make it possible to have a full movie theater experience in your…

As thousands of visitors flock to the Oregon coast every year, most of them are looking for the fresh, high-quality seafood that is distinctly Oregonian.

Congress spent the final days of 2022 on new reforms for the SECURE Act. The bill includes a number of provisions that will expand access to workplace plans and incentivize individuals to save more for retirement. You may hear the changes called SECURE Act 2.0, which is a follow-up to the Se…

Lincoln County needs quality health care workers, and Oregon Coast Community College is answering the call. The Nursing & Allied Health department opened its Nursing Program application for fall and is seeks students to apply for this competitive program.

The practice of Dr. Ken Bishop and staff is celebrating six months in its new location at Newport Chiropractic. After buying the building and practice name last year, staff has been settling in to their new space at 344 SW Seventh St., Suite D, Newport.

Housing will remain a top focus when the Oregon Legislature returns to work this month, a top Democratic lawmaker told the Capital Chronicle.

Bettina Hannigan, president and CEO of the Florence Area Chamber of Commerce, has been elected as chairperson for the Oregon State Chamber of Commerce (OSCC) Board of Directors. OSCC is the largest grassroots organization for business in the state and gives a voice in the Capitol for small a…

The Oregon Public Utility Commission (PUC) recently finalized rate increases for PacifiCorp (dba Pacific Power) customers effective Jan. 1.

The League of Oregon Cities (LOC) Board of Directors has selected Patty Mulvihill as the organization’s new executive director. Mulvihill, the first woman to hold the top leadership position for the LOC, has served as interim executive director and was chosen through a national recruitment c…

A Newport car dealership has increased its service offerings and opened a new tire center.