Unemployment claims in Lincoln County and across Oregon continued to skyrocket this week. Thursday, the Oregon Employment Department announced there were 1,076 new unemployment claims in Lincoln County for […]
Oregon cancels school for rest of year to limit coronavirus spread; Lincoln County district readies online programs
By DICK HUGHES/Oregon Capital Bureau Oregon school buildings are closed for the rest of the academic year. Schooling will continue through online courses, video chats and other forms of distance […]
Governor extends restrictions on bars and restaurants, appoints coronavirus advisory group
By DICK HUGHES/Oregon Capital Bureau Gov. Kate Brown has created an eight-member panel of medical professionals to advise her on the state’s coronavirus response. The committee convened via videoconference for […]
Oregon’s new strategy for managing massive PERS system is getting its first test in market downturn
By PETER WONG/Oregon Capital Bureau SALEM — Oregon’s new strategy for managing its multibillion public-pension fund through an uncertain economy is getting its first test. While the estimated loss to the […]
Lincoln County sheriff’s deputies capture fourth suspect in suspected carjacking
ARMED ROBBERY IN OTIS **UPDATE** FINAL SUSPECT IN CUSTODY News Release from Lincoln Co. Sheriff’s Office Posted on FlashAlert: April 7th, 2020 4:08 PM On March 30, 2020 at approximately 7:40 […]
One of three Lincoln County district attorney candidates suspends his May primary campaign
A candidate for Lincoln County District attorney has suspended his May primary election campaign and thrown his support to the newly appointed district attorney. Kenneth R. Park, a longtime […]
Oregon State Police/Newport: Activity log April 1-6
OREGON STATE POLICE DAILY MEDIA/DESK LOG SP20091846 04/01/2020 11:05 Officer #53141 SEVERSON, SCOTT Crash – Non-injury Location 101, Mile post 152 152, LINCOLN OR USA Narrative Summary Crash – Northbound vehicle near milepost 152 […]
Getting a $1,200 check this week? Consider donating it to community fund
The U.S. government is preparing to send checks out to lots of us, apparently in the amount of $1,200 per person with the idea that these funds will help people […]
Lincoln City police involved in fatal shooting Thursday night
On Thursday, April 02, 2020, at about 10:40 PM, Lincoln City Police Officers were involved in an officer-involved-shooting in the parking lot of the Rite Aid Store located at 4041 […]
Capital Chatter: A special session of the Oregon Legislature is not imminent
Despite the hopes of some, a special legislative session is not imminent after all. A curious press release emerged from the Oregon Legislature after hours on March 27. It lauded […]