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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.
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.
Paddle and hike event April 27
Siuslaw Vision and the Florence Oregon Area Kayakers (FOAK) are presenting “Siuslaw PlayShop - Let’s Paddle and Go Hiking” at the Florence Events Center, 715 Quince Street, Florence, on April 27, 2024. This day of information and inspiration is geared for those who love to play in the outdoors. Doors open at 9 a.m. and the event concludes around 3:30 p.m. There is no preregistration, admission at the door is $2 (cash only) per person; children are free and additional donations are gratefully accepted. A free lunch is available for the first 350 participants.
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.
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.
If you built it will ospreys come? After erecting platform Monday, Yachats bird group will find out
YACHATS – With the foundation laid it’s now a game of wait-and-see whether efforts will work to entice ospreys to make a home in the heart of Yachats. A flock of volunteers gathered on the northern fringe of the wetlands west of city hall Monday to attach an upturned pallet atop a 65-foot pole to serve as a nesting perch – with a bed of sticks added to sweeten the pot.
Florence 'Rhody Fest': Find flowers and fun at one of Oregon's oldest festivals
Oregon's second-oldest flower festival, "Rhody Fest," is returning for its 117th edition to Florence starting May 16 with the theme "High Tides and Good Vibes." "It'll be another year of 'good vibes' as we celebrate our local natural beauty and floral superstars," said Bettina Hannigan, Chamber President of the Florence Area Chamber of Commerce. "Thousands come from around the world to celebrate with us every year on the third full weekend in May."
Council to ask for public input on homeless sheltering codes
On Monday, April 29, at 5:30 p.m. the Florence City Council will hold a special meeting at the Florence Events Center to gather public input regarding the draft proposed City Code establishing time, place, and manner policies for event-based emergency shelters and temporary sheltering. General areas of interest for the...
Lakeshore Myrtlewood store closing soon
After over 14 years of building and selling unique handcrafted gifts, the owners of Lakeshore Myrtlewood have decided to close the store for good- and they hope to liquidate in just over 90 days. Ruth and Rod Engelman say they are getting up there in age and while they’ve loved...
'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.
5 Questions and a Secret: Sherri Seaman and Joyce Adams lead Waldport church’s Saturday food program
Many residents of the central Oregon coast are committed to helping their neighbors and their communities in many arenas — food, lodging, clothing, education, art, the environment, safety. A complete list would be long and impressive. What is it that drives people to help others, and in doing so,...
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. ...
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