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UPDATED: Suspected stolen purse leads to stolen vehicle in Safeway parking lot

Lincoln City Police arrested 29-year-old Pieter Roos, and 24-year-old Kristen Hall, Monday at the Safeway parking lot in Lincoln City while investigating a report of a stolen purse earlier in the day.

Couple perishes despite Coast Guard rescue efforts near Depoe Bay

A U.S. Coast Guard aircrew recovered the deceased body of a Lake Oswego man and his unresponsive female companion from the waters outside Rocky Creek State Park near Depoe Bay late Sunday afternoon.

Rep. Gomberg urges voters to educate selves on candidates, measures

In less than 60 days, you will receive your General Election Ballot. We will all be voting on candidates for state and local positions, and a series of policy proposals.

Commissioner Hunt elected vice-chair of Insurance Board of Trustees

Lincoln County Board of Commissioners chairman Doug Hunt has been elected vice-chair of the CIS Insurances Services Board of Trustees.

Area students benefit from show of support from local organizations

Lincoln County students, including more than 226 students who attended a recent Back to School Event at the Newport Elks Lodge, returned to school last week with smiles on their faces and backpacks full of supplies thanks to donations from several organizations.

Construction to slow traffic but ensure safety of Lincoln City bridges

Plans regarding efforts to enhance and ensure bridge safety and facilitate traffic flow at D-River and the Schooner Creek bridges were shared last week with Lincoln City residents at an Oregon Department of Transportation open house.

Councilor candidate Davis withdraws from Ward 1 race for personal reasons

Central Coast Builders, Inc. owner and City Council candidate Jim Davis has withdrawn from the Ward 1 election race, City Recorder Cathy Steere reported in an email.

North Lincoln Hospital Foundation Summer Gala weekend raises $196,000

North Lincoln Hospital Foundation’s Summer Gala and Golf Scramble fundraising weekend was an astounding success, raising $196,000, reported Cathy Sandoval, NLHF Executive Director.

Lincoln City Police Crime Log – Aug 31-Sept. 6

The Lincoln City Police Daily Crime Log is a public record of police calls. Homepage will run the log every Friday.

Health insurance options available to uninsured Oregonians

Last year, Oregon’s uninsured rate stood at 6 percent, yet about 1 in 10 Oregonians experienced a gap in coverage during the year.

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