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Benton County sheriff’s deputies investigating found body as possible hit and run incident
CORVALLIS, Ore. – Sheriffs’ deputies are investigating the body of an unidentified 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...
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.
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...
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)
'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.
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...
INHOUSE Jazz returns to the coast
INHOUSE Jazz will begin its 2024 season with an intimate house concert in Siletz, hosted by vocalist Annie Averre and featuring Grammy-nominated jazz pianist Randy Porter this Sunday, April 28. As a Steinway Artist, Porter draws from a rich palette of sonorities found within his imagination and the depths of...
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.
Warehouse fire could smolder for days
FINLEY – A warehouse fire that erupted early Sunday at Lineage Logistics, 224905 East Bowles Road in Finley, is expected to smolder for days. Shifting winds carried smoke Monday to surrounding areas. Benton County Emergency Services advises residents in the surrounding areas to remain indoors and refrain from using...
$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...
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