Noteworthy News

Newport, OR -There is nothing unusual about delays in commercial construction. What is unusual is for a large project to actually be ahead of its construction schedule. But for Oregon Coast Bank, that is exactly what has occurred so far.…

Newport, OR - In July, when Oregon Coast Bank first opened its doors, the board of directors of the Newport-based community bank had a financial benchmark to live up to. “Some of us had been part of the startup of…

Newport, OR - The board of directors of Oregon Coast Bank has announced that longtime Newport banker Vickie Spencer has been promoted to Executive Vice President. Spencer joined the bank this past April and played an active role in preparing…

Newport, OR - On Thursday night, Lincoln County’s newest financial institution held a grand opening party for its customers and the community. Fortunately the weather was perfect, because the large crowd spilled out of the Oregon Coast Bank lobby into…

Newport, OR - It has been just nine months since the organizational efforts began, but starting today Lincoln County has a new locally owned and operated financial institution. Funded by more than 125 local stockholders and managed by a team…

Newport, OR - A 2,600 square foot modular building has been placed at 909 SE Bay Boulevard on formerly vacant land across from The Embarcadero. The building will temporarily house Lincoln County’s newest and only locally owned and operated financial…

Newport, OR - If the names and smiling faces look familiar, it’s for good reason. As a team, Lavonne Fritz and Nancy Johnson have been opening new bank accounts and providing friendly service to local customers for more than 10…

Newport, OR - It has been just seven months since the organizational efforts began, but Lincoln County will soon have a locally owned and operated financial institution. After easily surpassing their initial $4 million funding goal, the board of directors…

Newport, OR - A compass rose representing Lincoln County’s nautical heritage will be the dominant image of the logo for Oregon Coast Bank (in organization). The bank, which has already received conditional approval from both the State of Oregon and…

Newport, OR – The Board of Directors of Oregon Coast Bank (in organization) have named long-time local banker Cora Warfield as Vice President/Cashier. Having recently received preliminary approval from both the State of Oregon and the FDIC, Oregon Coast Bank…