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LINCOLN COUNTY Ore. (KPTV) - A single-vehicle crash on Highway 20, near milepost 7 on Friday morning left one dead and one injured, according to Oregon State Police (OSP). According to OSP 18-year-old Jacob Barlett of Florence had tried to turn onto Northeast Arcadia Drive in his Nissan Titan at very high speed and the car went off the road and rolled several times, stopping with the car upside down.

An 18-year-old Florence man died this past Friday in a crash on Highway 20 east of Toledo, Oregon State Police reported. The single-vehicle crash occurred on the morning of Oct. 11 in Lincoln County about 7 miles east of Newport. According to the preliminary investigation released by OSP, 18-year-old Jacob...

On Friday, October 11, 2024, at 10:47 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single vehicle crash on Hwy 20, near milepost 7, in Lincoln County. The preliminary investigation indicated an eastbound Nissan Titan, operated by Jacob Joseph Barlett (18) of Florence, attempted to turn onto NE Arcadia Drive at a high rate of speed. The Nissan left the roadway, rolled several times, and came to rest on its roof. ...

YACHATS – Oregon State Police cited the driver of a delivery truck early Friday after it left U.S. Highway 101 in downtown Yachats, traveled down a five-foot embankment and plowed into the corner of the Ona restaurant building housing the Dream Machine coffee shop. The truck knocked down several...

The Heceta Head Lighthouse has a long history of safely guiding ships from hazards along the Oregon coastline near Florence, but the lighthouse and the cliffs surrounding it are also known for two supernatural legends. What is the legend of the Animal People at Heceta Head, Oregon?. The legend of...

The re-zoning of Lincoln County’s Barbara S. and Walter F. Brown Memorial Park and Campground was approved by the county commissioners at their meeting on Oct. 2. They also voted to incorporate the Brown Park Master Plan into the Lincoln County Comprehensive plan. Brown Park is located at milepost 13.6 on the Siletz Highway (Highway 229) and is accessible through Strome Park. It spans 62 acres of land with 3,500 feet of river frontage, and there are currently 19 primitive campsites at that park. ...

A beach hazards statement was issued by the National Weather Service on Sunday at 6:57 a.m. valid for Monday between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. for South Central Oregon Coast and Curry County Coast. "A moderate risk of sneaker waves is expected," explains the weather service. "The risk of sneaker...

The Douglas Trojans took an early 14-0 lead over Siuslaw Friday night at Hans Petersen Field. But, the Vikings quickly got back on track, ultimately outscoring the Trojans 38-30. Three minutes into the second quarter Max Reynolds got Siuslaw on the board for the first time with a 5-yard TD run. Joel Sissell blocked a Trojan punt on Douglas’s next possession, giving Siuslaw a short field to work with and Micah Blankenship quickly scored on a 30-yard run, putting the Vikings up 16-14. Both teams traded scores in the second half. Jake Mann put the exclamation point on the game with a 2 yard dive into the end zone with a minute-23 left for the final score. The win propelled the Viks to the number one spot in the OSAA rankings. They’ll host the Sutherlin Bulldogs Friday night for Homecoming.

The Siuslaw Chapter of the American Rhododendron Society will have a very special guest speaker at our meeting on October 15th. A member of our local Chapter, Simone Boggia, will regale us with a presentation of the Gardens at Villa Carlotta on Lake Como, Italy. As head gardener, Simone has...

Mapleton/Siuslaw put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They came out on top against the Douglas Trojans by a score of 38-30. The Sailors' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season. Douglas'...