A registered sex offender from Dallas, Ore. already in the Lincoln County jail on child luring charges from a Lincoln City police sting last month has been hit with four […]
Two Lincoln County child luring stings land Dallas man in jail
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68-year-old Newport man arrested for murder after fight Wednesday
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NEWPORT – A 68-year-old Newport man is in the Lincoln County jail on murder and manslaughter charges after a man he is accused of repeatedly hitting Wednesday died as police […]
School board looking for new member after Cawley resignation
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NEWPORT – The Lincoln County School District board is looking for a new member from north end of the county. Megan Cawley of Otis, who was first elected to the […]
Yachats seeks applications for council seat and four commissions
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YACHATS – The city of Yachats is looking for residents interested in filling a vacant city council seat as well as several open seats on four city committees. Civic-minded individuals […]
Florence man killed Saturday night attempting to cross Highway 101
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FLORENCE – A 40-year-old Florence man was killed Saturday night when he tried to cross U.S. Highway 101 a mile south of the city and was struck by an SUV, […]
State parks buys 32 acres in Beaver Creek natural area
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The Oregon Parks & Recreation Commission voted last week to buy a 32-acre property to add to its Beaver Creek natural area in Brian Booth State Park north of […]
Lincoln County jobless rate rises to 4.8 percent in October
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Led by the seasonal loss in tourist-related jobs, Lincoln County’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate inched up to 4.8 percent in October, nearly a full percentage point higher than the statewide […]
Oregon commercial Dungeness season delayed until at least Dec. 16
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The Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife announced Wednesday that the state’s commercial Dungeness crab season will be delayed until at least Dec. 16 because of test results for meat […]
Body found Monday near Amanda Trail identified as Springfield man
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YACHATS – The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office said Wednesday that a man found dead Monday afternoon on a gated access road to the Amanda Trail and Grotto just south of […]
Waldport council OKs vacating short section of street for new campground
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WALDPORT – The Waldport city council has approved vacating a portion of Northwest John Way for a Corvallis-based developer who wants to build a “glamping” campground and mini putting golf […]