Newport Man Arrested in Vietnam Veterans Memorial Vandalism Investigation
NEWPORT, Ore. — A 31-year-old Newport man has been arrested in connection with graffiti found on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial...
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HALLOWEEN SAFETY
Halloween is just around the corner. Many view Halloween as a time for fun and treats, costumes, and attending spooky...
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS
October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month and brings attention to an important issue that affects millions of individuals and...
Quarterly Coffee with a Deputy – Yachats
The next Quarterly Coffee with a Deputy event with the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office is just around the corner. Join...
Lincoln County Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for Sexual Abuse of Family Member
A 61-year-old Lincoln County man was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole after being convicted of...
Pedestrian Killed After Being Struck by Three Vehicles on Highway 101 in Lincoln County
A Portland man was killed Saturday night after being struck by three vehicles on Highway 101 near Gleneden Beach, according...
City of Newport Plans to Trace Bacteria Sources in Nye Creek Stormwater System
Newport, OR. — The City of Newport has adopted a long-term plan to investigate elevated bacteria levels at the Nye...
Siletz Bay health advisory lifted
PORTLAND, Ore. - Oregon Health Authority (OHA) today lifted a public health advisory for contact with ocean water at Siletz...
Toledo Man Sentenced to 86 months for Child Sex Offenses
24-year-old Grant Lee Goodell (Toledo, OR) was sentenced following his guilty plea to four felony child sex offenses having occurred...
Siletz Bay health advisory issued Sept. 3
High bacteria levels prompt OHA recommendation to avoid water contact PORTLAND, Ore.—Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is issuing a public health...
Oregon State Police investigating vandalism at multiple Oregon State Parks
LINCOLN COUNTY, Ore. (25 August 26) – Oregon State Police is investigating extensive vandalism that occurred at multiple Oregon State Parks...
Oregon Marine Board Honors Retired Lincoln County Marine Deputy Dion Blake
MADRAS, Ore. — The Oregon State Marine Board honored recently retired Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Marine Deputy Dion Blake during...
Lincoln, Linn, and Tillamook County Fire Agencies Deploy to East Evans Creek Road Fire, in Jackson County
Lincoln County, — August 7, 2026 — On Thursday, August 6, 2026, at 05:00 am, the Lincoln County Fire Defense...
Armed Highway 101 Pursuit Ends With Arrest After Suspect Allegedly Fires Handgun Near Waldport
LINCOLN COUNTY, Ore. — A high-speed pursuit along Highway 101 in Lincoln County ended Monday afternoon after deputies arrested a...
Lincoln and Tillamook County Fire Agencies Deploy to the Akawa Butte Fire, in Deschutes and Jefferson Counties, in Central Oregon.
Lincoln County, — July 23, 2026 — This morning, the Lincoln County Fire Defense Board fulfilled a resource request from...
Newport Police Bait Bike Program Leads to Multiple Arrests in Crackdown on Bicycle Theft
NEWPORT, Ore. — The Newport Police Department says a new "bait bike" program is already producing results, with multiple arrests...
Lincoln County Grand Jury Unanimously Finds Law Enforcement Officers Justified in Their Use of Deadly Physical Force
On July 21, 2026, a Lincoln County Grand Jury unanimously found that Oregon State Police Lieutenant Joey Pollard and Newport...
LINCOLN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE AWARDED HIGH-WATER RESCUE VEHICLE THROUGH OREGON SPIRE GRANT
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office has been awarded a new high‑water rescue vehicle funded through the Oregon State Preparedness Infrastructure...
Amity Man Sentenced to 28 Months for Luring a Minor; Lincoln City Police Seek Additional Potential Victims
LINCOLN CITY, Ore. — A 63-year-old Amity man has been sentenced to more than two years in prison after a...
Columbia, Lincoln County, Linn County & Tillamook County Deploy to the Brewer Fire in Crook and Jefferson Counties, in Central Oregon.
Lincoln County, — July 20, 2026 — This morning, the Lincoln County Fire Defense Board fulfilled a resource request from...
Lincoln City Police Address Online Threats, Defend Animal Cruelty Investigation
LINCOLN CITY, Ore. — The Lincoln City Police Department is responding to what it describes as an online conspiracy targeting...
Newport Man Arrested After Alleged Armed Robbery at Hotel; Stolen Purse, Cash and Handgun Recovered
NEWPORT, Ore. — A 20-year-old Independence man was arrested Tuesday after Newport police say he robbed an acquaintance at gunpoint...
Lincoln, Linn and Tillamook County Fire Agencies Deploy another Strike Team to East Evans Creek Road Fire
Lincoln County, — July 16, 2026 — This morning, the Lincoln County Fire Defense Board fulfilled a resource request from...
Eight Cited for Reckless Burning After Fireworks Spark Brush Fire That Threatened Lincoln City Homes
LINCOLN CITY, Ore. — Eight 21-year-olds have been cited for reckless burning after authorities say illegal fireworks ignited a brush...
Newport Man Arrested in Lane County Child Exploitation Investigation
LANE COUNTY, Ore. — A Newport man has been arrested following a months-long investigation into the online exploitation of a...