Lincoln City Restaurant Lil’ Sambo’s Faces Pressure to Change Its Name

Lil’ Sambo’s, the 63-year-old Lincoln City restaurant, is facing mounting pressure to change its name, which is derived from a 19th century children’s book featuring racist images.

An Independence Day Weekend of Bitter Confrontations Displayed Oregon in Turmoil

In Fits and Starts, Oregon Emerged From Lockdown Last Weekend. Here’s What the Reopening Looked Like.

Oregon Churches and Religious Leaders File Lawsuit Against Gov. Kate Brown Demanding She Allow Them to Reopen

The churches say Brown is impinging on their constitutional rights.

Pelican Brewing is Opening a New Pub in Lincoln City

Pelican Brewing continues to expand its mini-coastal empire by announcing plans to open a pub in Lincoln City. The company will take over the site currently occupied by The Bay House on the south end of town perched on the edge of Siletz Bay when the beloved fine-dining spot relocates in order to grow its own operations. The 1937 building has always been a restaurant and over the years went through several renovations in order to add space. But the business has bigger plans, which is prompting the move.

Oregon Lottery Mobile Sports Betting Isn’t Ready for NFL Kickoff

But Oregon has its first sportsbook, at a coastal casino.

Murmurs: Lottery Delays Sports Betting

In other news: Neighbors privatize Portland Parks programs.

The Fire That Destroyed Iconic Oregon Coast Diner Otis Cafe Was Caused by Spontaneous Combustion of Grease Rags

The extra-greasy breakfasts that put Lincoln City’s Otis Cafe on the map 30 years ago may have also been its demise.