On Monday, July 13, 2020, the Lincoln County Street Crimes Team received information on the possible whereabouts of stolen firearms from a recent burglary. The Street Crimes Team and the […]
West Linn man drowns Wednesday after small boat capsizes while crabbing near mouth of Nestucca Bay
Tillamook County Sheriff’s Department Pacific City, OR – At approximately 10:49 AM Wednesday, Tillamook County Communications District 911 received a call regarding a capsized 12-foot rigid inflatable boat with 2 […]
Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Wednesday, July 15
Oregon reports 282 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 4 new deaths PORTLAND, Ore. — COVID-19 has claimed four more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 247, the […]
Oregon governor tightens limits on face coverings and social gatherings effective Wednesday as COVID-19 cases spike
By GARY A. WARNER/Oregon Capital Bureau Face masks must be worn outdoors when social distancing is not possible and private gatherings must be limited to no more than 10 people, […]
Oregon lawmakers OK fund for $500 checks for 70,000 people waiting for unemployment help
By PETER WONG/Oregon Capital Bureau Oregon lawmakers have cleared the way for some unemployed people to obtain one-time checks of $500 if they have been waiting for weeks to obtain […]
Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Tuesday, July 14
Oregon reports 380 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 7 new deaths PORTLAND, Ore. — COVID-19 has claimed seven more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 244, the […]
Coast Guard will honor two south coast fire departments for January boat rescue
MEDIA AVAILABILITY: Coast Guard to honor local responders for heroic actions during boat rescue near Coos Bay, OR Who: Capt. Olav Saboe, commanding officer of Coast Guard Sector North Bend, Ore. […]
Lincoln City man charged with manslaughter in Saturday fatal crash
Downloadable file: IMG_1499.png On Saturday, July 11, 2020, at about 9:20 PM, Lincoln City Police responded to a reported motor vehicle crash on Hwy 101 in the north 2700 block. Upon […]
Lincoln County School District gets $222,750 grant to expand low-income preschool program
The Lincoln County School District has received a state grant of $222,750 to expand its early childhood education programs in Waldport, Newport, Toledo and Lincoln City. The grant – while […]
Oregon State Police/Newport activity log July 7-12
OREGON STATE POLICE DAILY MEDIA/DESK LOG SP20188400 07/07/2020 09:24 Officer #41619 FITCH, BRYAN FICS – Felon/Other Prohibited Persons Location 800 SE 101 HWY, LINCOLN CITY, LINCOLN OR USA 97367 Narrative Summary FIREARMS PURCHASE DENIAL […]