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Massive electronic sign now welcomes visitors
A 50-foot tall electronic sign now welcomes visitors entering Lincoln City along North Highway 101. The design of the sign began in April of 2023 and the sign went live last month, on March 13, when it was lit up for the first time. “The tribe and the Chinook Winds executive management team have been working on the details for nearly a year to ensure the sign represents our vision...
Gunshots fired in Lincoln City
On Monday, April 8, at around 3:30 a.m., officers with the Lincoln City Police Department responded to the 1300 block of North Highway 101 on the report of gunshots. Officers learned that an intoxicated male had exited a bar in that area, walked to a nearby vehicle, retrieved a handgun, and then fired several shots into the air before leaving in a different vehicle. Thanks to eyewitness statements and video surveillance, officers were able to identify the male as 38-year-old Hugo Melo Garcia, of Woodburn....
Coffee with a Deputy in Siletz
The next Coffee with a Deputy event with the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office will take place on Wednesday, April 24, from 8 to 10 a.m. at Little Chief Restaurant, located at 210 N Gaither St. in Siletz. Every three months, the sheriff’s office partners with a local coffee shop to provide a time, space, and coffee for community members to share what’s on their minds. It offers people a chance to directly engage with law enforcement, ask questions, voice concerns, and build positive relationships. Whether you’re a regular coffee drinker or simply curious about the work of law enforcement, this is a chance to connect with deputies on a personal level, learn about each other’s experiences, and share local feedback.
Former colleague supports Benfield for Lincoln County DA
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 Benfield in the courtroom, while working for the Lincoln County Circuit Court Judge Paulette Sanders. There I witnessed first-hand Benfield’s masterful professionalism while passionately advocating for her clients — both adult and juvenile — during hearings and trials.
Monmouth city councilor challenges incumbent for Polk County commissioner
This is part of a series of stories on the candidates running in the May 21 primary election. Ballots will be mailed to voters May 1. The candidates for Polk County commissioner have similar priorities but have different perspectives about the job. Incumbent Lyle Mordhorst is running against Monmouth City...
Newport chooses former Gresham leader as new city manager
Newport leaders have chosen Nina Vetter as their new city manager. In a unanimous decision Friday, councilors voted to start negotiations with Vetter. She previously led day-to-day operations at the city of Gresham and held several high-level leadership positions at local governments in Colorado. Newport Councilor CM Hall said city...
$6M to boost local wildfire season staffing
Fire agencies in Tillamook and Lincoln counties will share in $6 million for wildfire protection efforts. The Oregon State Fire Marshal (OSFM) announced it has awarded $6 million in grants to 191 local fire agencies across the state to boost the number of firefighters across Oregon before wildfire season Depoe Bay, Nehalem. Nestucca, Netarts, Rockaway, Tillamook, and Toledo fire agencies will receive a portion of the $6 million in grant...
This Week in History
25 years ago (1999) North county fire district holds first tsunami evacuation drill Fire and rescue rigs rolled in Lincoln City on Monday, with three-person crews covering low-lying areas in nine marked zones to take stock of homes, businesses and motels. It was all part of the first tsunami evacuation drill for the North Lincoln...
Trees at library cleared for community gardens
Regular patrons of the Newport Public Library have no doubt noticed the recent change to the landscape there. A number of shore pine trees were removed at the north end of the parking lot to clear the area for a project called Juntos in el Jardin (Together in the Garden), which provides garden plots for use by the Latinx community and Mesoamerican Indigenous community members. Juntos in el Jardin had been located at the Lincoln County Commons (fairgrounds), but because the county is getting ready...
Falling asleep leads to arrest, criminal charges
A Newport man faces several criminal charges after falling asleep at the wheel. At approximately 6:50 a.m. Wednesday, April 17, multiple Lincoln City Police Department (LPD) officers responded to the report of a single vehicle crashing into a building located at 3026 NE Highway 101. Police later learned another vehicle had also been struck. Officers arrived and assisted North Lincoln Fire & Rescue Department with securing the scene and initial...
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