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Who will become Lincoln County’s next district attorney? Wallace, Benfield have similar goals but different backgrounds
Lincoln County chief deputy district attorney Jenna Wallace, left, and Newport defense attorney Kathryn Benfield are seeking election as district attorney in the May primary. Jenna Wallace hadn’t anticipated seeking election to become a district attorney. Not yet, anyway. Wallace has been a prosecutor in the Lincoln County district...
Letter: Kathryn Benfield for district attorney
I had the distinct pleasure of working for Kathryn Benfield at her law office in Newport, and it was one of the most impactful experiences of my professional career. I first met KB in the courtroom, while working for the Honorable Paulette Sanders. There I witnessed firsthand Kathryn’s masterful professionalism while passionately advocating for her clients — both adult and juvenile — during hearings and trials. Kathryn is a lifetime local, and her parents were well-respected members of the Lincoln County community. Kathryn herself has...
Fatal Crash on Highway 20 in Lincoln County
On Friday, April 26, 2024, at 4:42 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Hwy-20, near milepost 1.5, in Lincoln County. The preliminary investigation indicated a westbound Subaru Forester, operated by Velma June Freudenthal (78) of Newport, crossed the centerline into the eastbound lanes and struck an eastbound Nissan light duty pickup, operated by Christopher Michael Robeson (62) of Siletz, head-on. The operator the Nissan (Robeson) was...
Historical display shows how coastal Native Americans used shaped rocks, wood and bones to fish
These three objects, two sinker stones and a wood and bone hook, are part of the Lincoln County Historical Society’s collection and are on display at the Burrows House Museum in Newport. The smaller sinker stone with a drilled hole was likely used to weigh the bottom edge of...
Stolen Lincoln County transit bus recovered
On April 28, 2024 at about 1148 hours, Newport Officers responded to the Lincoln County fuel pumps for a report of a stolen Lincoln County transit bus. Officers spoke to a transit bus driver who advised they had parked at the Lincoln County fuel pumps and went inside to use the bathroom. The bus driver stated when they came out of the bathroom, the bus was gone. Newport Police, with the assistance of the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, began checking the area for the stolen...
Letter: Kathryn Benfield: the logical choice for district attorney
Newport native Kathryn Benfield should be the voters’ overwhelming choice for Lincoln County District Attorney in the May election. With more than 35 years’ experience in practice, Benfield has handled both civil and criminal matters and regularly appears before juries. She has compassion and common sense. She has discernment and discretion. She understands how to make payroll and handle differing personalities in a complex office. She understands the role of a prosecutor and the need to charge only what the facts establish, not waste resources...
The party’s sober in Yachats
When Lisha Rose and her band hosted an alcohol- and drug-free community dance last December at the Yachats Commons it was an attempt to address a concern that comes up frequently among local musicians. Lisha is an iconic local vocalist who has been featured with many bands over the years....
Lincoln County Historical Society hires Syrop as executive director
NEWPORT — The board of the Lincoln County Historical Society has hired Jeffrey Syrop as its new executive director to replace Susan Tissot, who retired Tuesday. Tissot had led the organization the past two years. The nonprofit organization oversees and operates the Pacific Maritime Heritage Center and the Burrows...
Two-county pursuit ends with one arrest
A Vancouver, Washington man faces several criminal charges after attempting to flee from Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) deputies. The law enforcement pursuit involved multiple agencies and occurred in two counties. At approximately 1:11 p.m. April 27, a LCSO deputy observed a dark-colored minivan driving recklessly and at a high rate of speed traveling east on Highway 20 near Crystal Creek Loop in Eddyville. The deputy conducted a traffic stop...
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