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The police blotter relates to the public record of incidents as reported by law enforcement agencies. All individuals arrested or charged with a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Information printed is preliminary and subject to change. For specific details about cases listed, contact the appropriate law enforcement agency. Lincoln City Police May 23 ...

Nearly four years ago to date, David Jin had just graduated from Taft High School in Lincoln City. Spending his free time playing football and maintaining a 3.89 GPA, Jin was a bright student with big plans for his future. He chose to pursue a future with the United States Navy by attending the U.S. Naval Academy, starting his program in June 2019. “I’m excited for it, but also really...

OPRD release – SALEM, Ore— The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) is requesting public comment on a proposed administrative rule amendment to restrict motor vehicles on two sections of the ocean shore in Lincoln City. The deadline for comments is 5 p.m. July 20, 2023. Currently, vehicles are allowed on the ocean shore within 150 feet of NW 34th Street and NW 15th Street in Lincoln City, according to OAR 736-024-0025. One proposed change would ban vehicles year-round at NW 34th Street in Lincoln City. The parking lot is already closed to vehicle traffic by city ordinance. The second proposed change would close vehicle access to the beach from on NW 15th Street May 1 to Sept. 30 or whenever conditions were unsafe. The access is already closed by city ordinance from May 26 to Sept. 5. The proposed change would also expand the area of shore open to vehicles from 150 feet to 300 feet on each side of NW 15th when access is open. “We’re proposing these changes in cooperation with the city as we both try to improve the quality of the beach experience and keep people and vehicles from mixing on a busy beach,” says OPRD spokesperson Chris Havel. “The tricky part is striking a balance between those concerns and easy, fair access to the tremendous gift that is the Oregon ocean shore.” Comments may be made online at: https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/PRP/Pages/PRP-rulemaking.aspx At a public hearing either in person or virtually 6 p.m. July 18. For those attending virtually, register at: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_IiOD_VWVSsiVsIA6rBGA_A To attend in person, go to: Lincoln City Community Center, 2150 NE Oar Place, Lincoln City, OR 97367. By email to oprd.publiccomment@oprd.oregon.gov, and in writing to: Oregon Parks and Recreation Department Attn.: Katie Gauthier, 725 Summer St NE, Suite C Salem OR 97301. More information about this rulemaking including maps and a copy of the rule text is available on the OPRD rulemaking website: https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/PRP/Pages/PRP-rulemaking.aspx Individuals who require special accommodations to attend the meeting should contact Robert Ellison, at least three days in advance of a meeting by calling (971) 304-4689.

NEWPORT, Ore. — On a recent warm spring day, bald eagles circled above the Big Creek Reservoir, northeast of Newport, as several anglers cast lazy lines into the deep green waters. The tranquil scene belied a hidden danger, though. Just a few steps away, the dam that created the...

For the first time in more than a decade, Lincoln City will welcome an all-ages surf competition when the Foamie Frenzie Surf Contest takes place off the coast of the Nelscott District this Saturday, June 10. The contest is hosted by ZuhG Life Surf Shop in collaboration with Catch Surf,...

The Oregon State University Board of Trustees Friday approved a $16.5 million housing project in Newport. The 77-unit building will provide housing for students and visiting professionals studying or working at OSU’s Hatfield Marine Science Center. Bob Cowen, Associate Vice President for Research and Operations at Hatfield, told the...

The Lincoln City Police Department (LCPD) announces a promotion and a new dispatcher. LCPD Sgt. Hayden Tolzman has been promoted to command staff at the agency. Tolzman was selected for the promotion following an extensive assessment process, according to a release from LCPD. Tolzman joined the agency in 2016, after working for a year as a reserve officer with Redmond Police Department. During his tenure with LCPD, he has served...

Lincoln County and Oregon State University Extension Service are expanding their successful septic replacement partnership for wildfire survivors in Otis to include all low- and middle-income homeowners in Lincoln County with damaged septic systems. Repair or replacement of a damaged septic system can be out of financial reach even for people of moderate means, with costs ranging from a couple thousand dollars to in excess of $10,000. To ease this burden and help ensure all residents have access to clean, safe living spaces, the county...

SEAL ROCK — At 83, retired teacher Jean Turner still loves to get down and dirty in the garden. Her yard is an oasis of apple blossoms, birds and daffodils. Turner said she inherited her green thumb from her grandmother, who helped start the Seal Rock Garden Club on the Oregon Coast back in 1948.

Lincoln City Parks & Recreation (LCP&R) is excited to announce their 2nd open house for the new Lincoln City Community Park. This launches the development planning (and conceptual design!) of the 1st new Lincoln City Community Park in over 20 years! The 6.71-acre park site is located in the Taft District, between SE 50th and 51st Street at the former Taft Elementary School site.

GRAND RONDE, Ore. — Kathryn Harrison of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde was one of Oregon's most influential tribal leaders. She died on May 21 at the age of 99, and she was remembered at a service on Sunday. She didn't live an easy childhood. Harrison was orphaned...

Hearth & Table’s March recent reopening in the newly renovated Escallonia building in Lincoln City has delighted fans of Danelle Lochrie and Ethan Granberg’s celebrated, from-scratch cooking. The restaurant’s 31 seats are popular, with diners cozying up to an open kitchen that centers around a gigantic Forno Bravo...

The Oregon Coast has numerous hiking trails with alluring views of the ocean and a unique array of bird breeds. The Audubon Society of Lincoln City will lead two bird walks to highlight these authentic coastal experiences this Friday and Saturday, June 9 and 10. The 2.5-mile hike through the...

Over the weekend, I did three Town Halls – in Corvallis, Philomath, and a remote event for Lincoln County. All together, about 100 people participated. And overwhelmingly, the questions and comments I heard were about the Senate walkout and how the session will end. Every day, I show up...

On the other side of the year from its extremely popular wreath and Christmas greens sale, the Seal Rock Garden Club presents the Betty Bahn Memorial Plant Sale this Saturday, June 10. There will also be a flower show, garden art for sale and a garden bench raffle. A portion...

Jacobs has completed underground infrastructure engineering work for the PacWave South commercial-scale, ocean wave energy testing facility 7 miles off the coast of Seal Rock, Ore., U.S. The PacWave South project will be the first pre-permitted, full-scale test facility for wave energy devices in the U.S., according to Jacobs, and...

Update: Ruth Moore’s memorial service will be held at Lincoln City Seventh Day Adventist Church 2335 NE 22, Lincoln City at 3pm Saturday, June 17. “…Irish Goodbyes are the opposite of Irish welcomes. They are fast, quick and final. One moment you’re there, the next moment you’re in a speeding taxi.

You’ll have a beachin’ time at the Newport Performing Arts Center’s live, double concert event, “Beachin’ Jazz: A Sizzling Summer Serenade,” this Saturday, June 10, and Sunday, June 11. The concerts are presented as a fund-raiser for the upcoming annual Oregon Coast Jazz Party....

Frozen seafood never tastes quite as good as wild-caught seafood fresh out of the ocean. The Oregon Coast, and the Pacific Northwest in general, is lucky to have some of the best, freshest seafood in the world, from Dungeness crab to Chinook salmon caught in our local waters. These seafood...

If you’ve ever been digging a fence post hole or installing an in-ground sprinkler line and hit something solid, chances are it’s something more than a pesky rock. In fact, there could be a major injury – or even worse – lurking beneath what looks like harmless soil. With an early summer upon us, many Northwest homeowners and contractors are getting a head start on projects that involve outdoor digging or excavation. ...