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County commissioner announces North County availability

In an effort to reestablish partnerships between her office and the North County area, Lincoln County Commissioner-elect Kaety Jacobson has announced several dates for visitation while in Lincoln City.

DUII enforcement patrol scheduled during Seafood & Wine Festival

The Lincoln City Police Department will utilize DUII grant funds to put an extra patrol officer on duty Saturday, Feb. 23, for DUII enforcement during the Newport Seafood & Wine Festival.

Man arrested following high-speed chase from Lincoln City to Willamina

Lincoln City Police took a man driving a Penske moving truck into custody after he led multiple law enforcement agencies on a high-speed chase involving more than 10 police cars from Lincoln City to Willamina.

Itty Bitty S***** Wave Contest draws pros and locals to D River

The first Itty Bitty S***** Wave Contest is happening this weekend with the coinciding of King tides and a large ocean swell that allows surfers to ride waves up the D River.

Landlords seek to evict Oregon Senate’s new rental bill

A bill to make Oregon the first state in the nation to adopt statewide rent control and make it more difficult for landlords to evict tenants without a reason has evoked swift and stern local reaction.

Lincoln City Police Crime Log Feb. 8-14

The Lincoln City Police Dispatch Daily Desk Log is a public record of police calls. All suspects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Dahlman elected to replace Kerr as NLFR chief on interim basis

Emergency Medical Services Division Chief Rob Dahlman was elected interim North Lincoln Fire & Rescue Department fire chief Wednesday following the recent retirement of longtime Chief Doug Kerr.

Wallace named Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital Employee of the Year

By a vote of her peers, Sandy Wallace was named 2018 Employee of the Year at Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital (SNLH).

Itty Bitty S***** Wave Contest to award prizes by committee

Nelscott Reef Big Wave Classic Founder John Forse announced the D River Itty Bitty S***** Wave Contest (DRIBSWC) Thursday, where anyone with a drone or camera can win a combined purse of $200 as they film contestants surfing up the D River.

Scammers posing as IRS on the rise

As we get into tax season, the IRS is reminding taxpayers to be on the lookout for scam e-mails aimed at tricking you into disclosing personal and financial information that could be used to steal your identity and financial assets. 

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