Coastal visitor spending and hospitality jobs continue to increase, state says

October 31, 2019

A new report by a Newport-based state economist says visitor spending on the Oregon coast and Benton County increased to $1.56 billion in 2018 and that leisure and hospitality jobs – a sign of visitor spending — continue to increase this year. Erik Knoder, a regional economist for the Oregon Employment Department, said that visitor spending for the region has

Lincoln County Sheriff offers 12-week citizens academy in January

October 31, 2019

Coming in January – the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Citizen Academy ! This renewed, refreshed and interactive course will run Tuesday evenings from 6-8pm for 12 consecutive weeks beginning on January 7th, 2020. Learn about all the services that your Sheriff’s Office provides to Lincoln County. Sessions are packed with exciting content on Patrol, Tactical Response, Major Crime Team, K-9,

Oregon State Police release details of Wednesday’s Highway 18 double fatality

October 31, 2019

Downloadable file: Hwy_18_mp_35.jpg On Wednesday, October 30, 2019, at approximately 7:30 P.M. Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a two vehicle crash on Hwy 18 near milepost 35. Preliminary investigation indicates that a black 1994 Honda Accord, operated by Kyra Loucks (32) of Sheridan, was eastbound on Hwy18 when a westbound white 1995 Honda Civic, operated by Evan

Shifting sands near Big Creek unveil old vehicle buried for decades

October 31, 2019

It’s always a wonder what can be found on an Oregon beach. On Tuesday, beach walkers found an old vehicle – possibly a truck – that had been swallowed by the ocean near the mouth of Big Creek between Yachats and Waldport. Shifting sand finally exposed the rust bucket, laying on its back, wheels up. Speculation by nearby residents

Yachats firefighters ask state to decertify year-old union as talks drag out

October 30, 2019

Yachats firefighters are asking a state agency to hold an election to decertify its 14-month-old membership in the International Association of Fire Fighters. Yachats firefighters voted in August 2018 to join the Newport chapter of the IAFF. It was their first attempt at joining the union to bargain over pay and working conditions with the Yachats Rural Fire Protection

Newport police release name of victim in suspicious death

October 29, 2019

**Update – Suspicious Death – Name Released** The victim is identified as 34-year-old Newport resident Alexandra Prezioso. Prezioso was reported as missing on October 27, 2019 by a family member. Officers responded to the original complaint, and learned that a family member arrived at home to find her home had been ransacked. While officers were on scene Prezioso was located

Oregon State Police/Newport activity log Oct. 25-27

October 29, 2019

OREGON STATE POLICE DAILY MEDIA/DESK LOG SP19379809 10/25/2019 09:40 Officer #31615 THOMPSON, TODD FW – Hunting Location Narrative Summary Subject attempted to check in bear at ODFW South Beach. Subject had struck the bear with his vehicle then put a Fall Black Bear tag on it. Bear was seized and subject warned for Unlawful Possession Bear. Involved Parties Citation/warning issued to; Suspect CORSON,

Crafts on the Coast presents holiday show this weekend at Yachats Commons

October 29, 2019

Crafts on the Coast presents its 22nd annual Harvest and Holiday show this weekend at the Yachats Commons. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 2-3. Admission is free. The event features nearly 80 exhibitors featuring everything from birdhouses made from driftwood to jewelry, fabric art and accessories, fiber art and clothing, pottery, artkwork, and bath

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