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Lincoln City police ongoing child luring sting operations led to arrest of two men
On April 18, 2024, Lincoln City Police, Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, Newport Police, Toledo Police, and Oregon State Police conducted joint investigations into child luring crimes in Lincoln County. During the investigations, officers posed as underage children on various online social media platforms and were contacted by two separate adult men who were offering to meet up for a sexual encounter. The following arrests were made during the course of these investigations:
10 most expensive homes sold on the northern Oregon coast, April 15-21
A house in Philomath that sold for $1.6 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales on the northern Oregon coast in the past week. In total, 41 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $536,924. The average price per square foot was $327.
One killed in Lincoln County crash
LINCOLN COUNTY Ore. (KPTV) - A woman is dead after a two-car crash on Highway 101 within Newport city limits Monday, according to Oregon State Police. At 5:39 p.m., troopers responded to a crash near milepost 143. Troopers said 74-year-old Heidi Fay Rock of Waldport was driving southbound on Highway 101 when she crossed the middle lane into the northbound lane for unknown reasons.
Coast Guard completes investigation into loss of Mary B II near Newport
The Coast Guard has completed its investigation into the January 8, 2019, loss of the Commercial Fishing Vessel MARY B II on the Yaquina Bay Bar near Newport, Oregon. The Coast Guard convened a Board of Investigation. The Board of Investigation held one public hearing session the week of May 13-17, 2019, in Newport, Oregon. A copy of the Report of Investigation into this casualty can be obtained at the following link: Marine Casualty Reports (uscg.mil). Safety information on bar crossings and hazards can be found on the Coast Guard’s District 13 Waterways Management website. Waterways Management (uscg.mil). To schedule a Coast Guard Fishing Vessel Safety Dockside Exam, contact Sector Columbia River at 503-572-3516; email FVSPortland@uscg.mil, or Sector Puget Sound at 206-217-6208; email SecSeaDispatch@uscg.mil.
It’s been a good season for Oregon’s Dungeness crab fleet with strong prices and four more months to go
Oregon’s 2024-24 commercial Dungeness crab season is proving quite successful five months into the season. Fishermen have hauled in 23.8 million pounds of crab so far, accounting for a catch valued at $88.9 million during a season that typically runs from December to August. Crabbers were paid $85 million in 2022-23 and $91.5 million in 2021-22, which was a record.
Bridge work underway
Restoration work is underway on the historic Rocky Creek Bridge, also known as the Ben Jones Bridge, located near the north end of Otter Crest Loop. The bridge was built in 1927. According to a project summary on the Oregon Department of Transportation website, “We’re replacing the system that helps prevent the metal from rusting. This is known as cathodic protection. During construction, it’ll look like we’re painting the bridge.” There will be some traffic impacts while work is underway. (Photo by Steve Card)
Sheriff’s office hosting hiring event
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office is looking for individuals interested in joining its team. With multiple positions open, the sheriff’s office is hosting a hiring event this Saturday, April 27, from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Search and Rescue Building, 830 NE Seventh St., Newport. Deputy applicants ages 21 years and older are invited to complete the written and physical testing requirements for free. Participants in this event experience a significantly expedited application process, officials said. In addition to completing required tests for free, participants also have the opportunity to meet the team, ask questions, receive more information on perks and benefits, and enjoy free lunch and snacks. All participants need to bring ID, and deputy applicants need to bring athletic clothes and shoes appropriate for the physical testing portion. Those interested in participating are encouraged to complete an application before the event. To submit an application, visit www.co.lincoln.or.us/748/Join-the-Team.
Central Oregon Coast fire board will survey district residents on possible station, equipment bond
WALDPORT – The Central Oregon Coast Fire & Rescue board will soon be asking district residents if they would support a bond ranging from $7 million to $10 million to either remodel its downtown Waldport fire station, buy equipment and build a new Five Rivers sub-station or construct a new station outside the tsunami zone.
Polk County restaurant inspections: Vault Bar & Grill, Jubilee Champagne and Dessert Bar
ABOUT RESTAURANT INSPECTIONS This is a snapshot of the inspections conducted by the Polk County health department. Twice annually, licensed restaurants receive unannounced inspections that focus on food temperatures, food...
Fire crews in Polk County respond to 2-alarm barn fire east of Dallas
Fire crews in Polk County put out a two-alarm barn fire Wednesday morning on Briedwell Road east of Dallas. The fire was reported at 9:21 a.m. Crews from Southwest Polk Fire District, Dallas Fire and Polk County Fire District No. 1 responded with six engines and two water tenders to the farm where the barn was totally engulfed in flames.
Fire District extinguishes early morning Monmouth fire
The Polk County Fire District No. 1 was dispatched to a report of an apartment fire with a possible trapped victim April 19 at 8:07 a.m. According to PCFD, units arrived on the scene at 8:11 a.m. with smoke and flames showing from an upstairs apartment on Clay Street in Monmouth. The apartment occupant met firefighters outside and reported that she had been alone in the apartment with her two dogs, one of which had run out of the apartment with her. Nobody else was inside the apartment.
Dedication ceremony set for Taft Pioneer Cemetery
The Taft Pioneer Cemetery in Lincoln City, holds a significant piece of local history with the original WWII watchtower standing as a testament to the community's dedication to home defense during World War II. To commemorate this historic landmark, a dedication ceremony will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 25 at the cemetery, located at 3990 SE Highway 101. During World War II, the U.S. Coast Guard erected watchtowers...
Thank you for making NHS prom a success
Newport High School's prom night on April 13 transported us to a magical Moonlight Garden, and it's with massive gratitude that we extend our thanks to the incredible people and businesses who donated funds and time to help make it a success. First and foremost, a huge shout-out to Taphouse at Nye Creek, Freddie Saxton Advantage Real Estate, Local Ocean Seafoods, PJM Auto, Thompson Sanitary Service, and Copeland Lumber. Your contributions didn't just help fund our prom, they created an unforgettable experience for our students. ...
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