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Ski-masked thieves ‘forcibly’ stole candy from Oregon kids on Halloween, police say
Lincoln City police are searching for a group of masked candy thieves who were allegedly “forcibly stealing” candy baskets from children on Halloween night. The police department described the thieves in a statement on social media as a…
Read at The Oregonian/OregonLiveCandy thieves sought after stealing baskets from children in Lincoln City
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Police are looking for a group of candy thieves accused of stealing candy baskets from children, according to the Lincoln City Police Department. According to a social media post from the police department, a group…
Read at KOIN 6Police investigate reports of group stealing candy from kids trick-or-treating in Lincoln City
LINCOLN CITY Ore. (KPTV) - The Lincoln City Police Department is investigating after reports of a group of boys or men who allegedly stole candy baskets from multiple children who were trick-or-treating on Saturday night. Just after 8:30…
Read at KPTV FOX 12LCSD Superintendent offers insight following Bend school shooting
Following the shooting at Bend’s Silver Trail Elementary School that killed three children, one teacher and wounded two others Oct. 15, the Lincoln County Leader reached out to Lincoln County School District Superintendent Dr. Majalise…
Read at Newport News TimesCommunity Shelter and Resource Center opens for 2026-27 Season
As colder weather arrives on the Oregon coast, the Lincoln County Community Shelter & Resource Center will open its doors on Nov. 1, providing a warm, safe place for community members who need refuge during the winter months.
Read at Newport News TimesOregon NW Natural Gas customers to see rate increase
The Oregon Public Utility Commission (PUC) has approved changes to NW Natural customer rates in Lincoln County and across the state, that take effect October 31, 2026 for residential customers and November 1, 2026 for nonresidential…
Read at Newport News TimesChinook Winds Casino Resort hires new Human Resources Director
Evan Mills has joined Chinook Winds Casino Resort as its new Human Resources Director, bringing extensive experience in hospitality, gaming, and human resources leadership, including a strong background in Native American gaming, according…
Read at Newport News TimesSports: Taft seizes first league win
Woodburn couldn't match Taft High School when the two teams met in the penultimate game of the Special District 1 football season.
Read at Newport News TimesRecreational use advisory downgraded to precaution for Eckman Lake
The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) has downgraded the recreational use health advisory to a precaution for Eckman Lake in Lincoln County east of Waldport.
Read at Newport News Times1 dead after boat capsizes in Siletz Bay near Lincoln City
A boat capsized at the mouth of Siletz Bay off Lincoln City on Friday, dumping six people in the water and causing one death, authorities said. Crews from the Depoe Bay Fire District and North Lincoln Fire & Rescue arrived on the scene…
Read at The Oregonian/OregonLive1 dead after boat capsizes in Siletz Bay
Six people were able to make it to shore, with one of them taken to the hospital afterwards. One person was found dead on the beach.
Read at KGW81 dead, 1 hospitalized after boat capsizes entering Siletz River near Lincoln City
LINCOLN CITY Ore. (KPTV) - One person is dead after a charter boat capsized at the mouth of the Siletz River south of Lincoln City on Friday, according to North Lincoln Fire & Rescue District. Shortly after 1 p.m., a person on the shore…
Read at KPTV FOX 12Lincoln County Sheriff's Office deputy charged with DUII following off-duty crash
The Sheriff's Office revealed Deputy Corbin Collins has since been placed on paid administrative leave.
Read at KOIN 6Lincoln County deputy faces DUII charges after crashing personal car on Hwy 101
LINCOLN COUNTY Ore. (KPTV) - A Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office deputy is facing DUII charges after he crashed his car along Highway 101 in Seal Rock, the sheriff’s office said on Thursday. According to the sheriff’s office, the crash…
Read at KPTV FOX 12Lincoln County deputy arrested on DUII charge after Highway 101 crash
An off-duty Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office deputy was arrested on a DUII charge after a crash on Highway 101 in Seal Rock on Monday, the sheriff’s office said.
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On the calendar in Lincoln City
- Risk Reduction Fixed Site - Newport Public LibraryLincoln County · 35 NW Nye StNewport, OR 97365
- Flu Vaccine Clinic - Yachats CommonsLincoln County · 441 HWY 101 NYachats, OR 97498
- Risk Reduction Fixed Site - Lincoln City ShelterLincoln County · 2125 NW Hwy 101Lincoln City, OR 97367
- Risk Reduction Fixed Site - Lincoln City DMVLincoln County · 4422 NE Devils Lake BlvdLincoln City, OR 97367
- Risk Reduction Fixed Site - Newport AgapeLincoln County · 357 SW 10th StNewport, OR 97365
- Risk Reduction Fixed Site - Waldport ClinicLincoln County · 525 N Bay StWaldport, OR 97394
- Risk Reduction Fixed Site - Newport Public LibraryLincoln County · 35 NW Nye StNewport, OR 97365
- Office Closed - Veterans DayLincoln County · Newport, OR 97365
- Risk Reduction Fixed Site - YachatsLincoln County · 360 W 7th StYachats, OR 97498
- Risk Reduction Fixed Site - Lincoln City ShelterLincoln County · 2125 NW Hwy 101Lincoln City, OR 97367
- Risk Reduction Fixed Site - Lincoln City DMVLincoln County · 4422 NE Devils Lake BlvdLincoln City, OR 97367
- Risk Reduction Fixed Site - Newport AgapeLincoln County · 357 SW 10th StNewport, OR 97365
- Risk Reduction Fixed Site - Waldport ClinicLincoln County · 525 N Bay StWaldport, OR 97394
Public meetings
- Board of Commissioners MeetingLincoln County · Lincoln County Courthouse, 225 W Olive Street Room 108Newpor
- Ambulance Services Review Committee (ASRC)Lincoln County