Elmira woman dies Saturday in Highway 126 crash near Walton

October 28, 2019

FATAL CRASH HIGHWAY 126W NEAR WALTON — LANE COUNTY News Release from Oregon State Police Posted on FlashAlert: October 28th, 2019 9:10 AM Oregon State Police (OSP) is continuing the investigation into Saturday morning’s single vehicle fatal crash on Highway 126W near Walton. On Saturday October 26, 2019 at about 10:12 AM, OSP troopers and emergency personnel responded to a single

Lincoln County sheriff offers tips for Halloween safety

October 27, 2019

HALLOWEEN SAFETY Fall is in the air and Halloween is here! Many people view Halloween as a time for fun and treats. However, in the United States, roughly two times as many children aged 5-14 are killed while walking on Halloween evening compared with other evenings of the year. Falls are a leading cause of injuries among children on this

Astoria-based Coast Guard cutter returns after 65-day drug patrol in eastern Pacific

October 27, 2019

Oct. 25, 2019 U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Area Contact: Coast Guard Pacific Area Public Affairs Office: (510) 437-3319 After Hours: (510) 333-6297 D11-DG-M-PACAREA-PA@uscg.mil Pacific Area online newsroom Coast Guard cutter returns to Oregon following $54 million cocaine seizure in Eastern Pacific Ocean ASTORIA, Ore. — The crew of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Alert returned to their homeport of Astoria Friday following

At least four Yachats-area residents file election complaints against Fire Board member

October 24, 2019

By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com At least four residents in the Yachats Rural Fire Protection District have filed complaints with the Oregon Elections Division alleging that statements by newly-elected fire board member A’lyce Ruberg in the Lincoln County voter’s pamphlet in May were lies. This follows a vote by the Oregon State Board of Nursing earlier this month to fine Ruberg

New Yachats fire station, largest public works project in area’s history, ready to unveil to the public

October 24, 2019

By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com The big entrance sign is almost done, the last of the landscaping is in, there are walls getting a last touch up with paint, floors to clean and polish and a radio tower to erect and test. Three flag poles stand at the ready. The largest public works project in the history of Yachats – the

That big bill arrived in the mail this week — Lincoln County property tax statements

October 24, 2019

By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com You should have gotten that dreaded bill this week – your annual property tax statement from Lincoln County. The Lincoln County Assessor’s Office this week mailed 49,000 property tax bills. Now you have three weeks to start paying – or to call the office if you have questions. “It’s always a busy first week,” said Joe

Oregon State Police/Newport activity log Oct. 21-22

October 24, 2019

OREGON STATE POLICE DAILY MEDIA/DESK LOG SP19375876 10/21/2019 16:21 Officer #41617 ESKRIDGE, BRIAN Crash – Injury Location Narrative Summary Two vehicle crash occurred at milepost 13 on Hwy 18. Unit #1 was a black Ford Crown Victoria, Unit #2 was a green Suzuki SUV. Unit #1 was headed east, unit #2 was headed west. While both were negotiating a moderate curve, Unit #1

Inaugural Yachats Octoberfest celebration is Saturday, organizers hope it grows into larger event

October 22, 2019

Yachats is getting another festival. A group of oomph-band musicians and Yachats Community Presbyterian Church are staging an Octoberfest celebration from 5-9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26 at the Yachats Lions Club. The event was spurred by a casual conversation between three musicians after the Waldport Beachcomber Days this summer. Now its organizers hope the event can eventually grow into

Lincoln County sheriff’s office issues advice on pets in cars

October 21, 2019

Downloadable file: 102119_-_Pet_Safety_on_the_Road.pdf Downloadable file: GunnerKennelsRed_feature_rgb-620×330.jpg Pet Safety on the Road You buckle up when you get in your vehicle. Make sure your pet is just as safe. Many dog owners let their dog run loose in an open truck bed, not thinking about the dangers. No matter how well-trained or coordinated you think your dog is, he or she can still

Oregon State Police/Newport activity log Oct. 10-21

October 21, 2019

OREGON STATE POLICE DAILY MEDIA/DESK LOG SP19363698 10/10/2019 20:02 Officer #53134 KOLACZ, BRYAN DUII – Alcohol and Controlled Substances Location 101, Mile post 116 116 NB, LINCOLN OR USA Narrative Summary The Oregon State Police received a driving complaint from Lincoln County which advised of likely impaired driver northbound on Highway 101 which had be last seen pulled over in Lincoln Beach. Lincoln County