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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:
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.
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.
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 worth so far valued at $88.9 million during a season that typically runs from December to August. Newport is...
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.
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.
Benton County sheriff’s deputies investigating found body as possible hit and run incident
CORVALLIS, Ore. – Sheriffs’ deputies are investigating the body of a 29-year-old woman that was found near Highway 20 this week as a possible hit and run incident, according to the Benton County Sheriff’s Office. BCSO officials said that the incident occurred on Highway 20 near Hyak...
Nearly 70 vendors prepare for Waldport Wednesday market’s 2024 opening
WALDPORT — Almost six dozen vendors are lined up for the new season of the Waldport Wednesday Market, opening May 1 for its 2024 season. The market takes place from 10 a.m. through 3 p.m. each Wednesday through Sept. 25 in the parking lot of the Waldport Community Center. Admission is free.
Port addresses questions about International Terminal
Diversifying its customer base to bring different types of cargo to the Newport International Terminal (NIT) continues to be a priority at the Port of Newport. News of a $3.4 million grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) has increased local conversation about the terminal and its use. Port Executive Director Paula Miranda sat down recently to provide more detail about the facility and its potential new customers. “It is important to start by saying that the terminal was built with...
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. ...
'Largest Cascadia drill ever' on Oregon coast set for Newport Airport in May
NEWPORT, Ore. — In the largest exercise of its kind ever on the Oregon coast, Lincoln County Emergency Management, in partnership with the Oregon Department of Human Services’ Office of Resilience and Emergency Management (OREM), City of Newport, Scappoose Fire District, Life Flight, Team Rubicon, and the United States Coast Guard, will host a two-day exercise to introduce and train first responders and volunteers in the deployment of the newest Evacuation Assembly Point (EAP), housed at the Newport Municipal Airport.
Honor Flight: Former Vietnam Army nurse shares story ahead of flight
PORTLAND, Ore. — For the last decade, KVAL has honored veterans by providing exclusive coverage of the South Willamette Valley Honor Flight's trip to Washington, D.C. Dozens of military veterans from our area spend three days in the nation's capital visiting monuments, museums and national landmarks. The flight leaves...
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