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Join the Force at ‘Story Time at the Museum’

Kids of all ages are invited to “Story Time at the Museum” with storyteller Doug Force from 2-3 p.m. Saturday, March 14, at the North Lincoln County Historical Museum.

Oregon identifies third presumptive positive case of COVID-19

Oregon health officials have identified a third presumptive positive case of COVID-19 among state residents.

Retired Kusz enters next chapter

Longtime North Lincoln Fire & Rescue District Captain, safety expert and video producer Jim Kusz retired from fire service Friday, and took the time to give an exclusive interview about tsunamis, the Covid-19 coronavirus, his four-decade-spanning safety career and working with Chicago Bears Coach Mike Ditka.

Oregon announces first, presumptive case of Covid-19

Oregon Health Authority has confirmed Oregon’s first, presumptive case of novel coronavirus, COVID-19, public health officials announced today.

Special Olympics fundraiser basketball game nets over $4,000

Two teams comprised of Newport and Taft 7-12 players blazed up and down the hardwood Thursday night in Lincoln City to raise money for Special Olympics Oregon Lincoln County, with all athletes scoring at least once.

Joint venture with warming shelter goes awry

A rift between nonprofits tasked with helping Lincoln City's homeless population has led to the firing of recently merged staff and the termination of an agreement with a church for a warming shelter.

Newly created Lincoln County Medical Reserve Corps Team recruiting

A newly created group by the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office and Lincoln County Public Health Department is looking for volunteers with medical experience to better prepare communities in times of natural disaster.

Vehicle recovered from Salmon River one month later

A vehicle driven into the Salmon River Jan. 22 -- the subject of a dramatic rescue -- was removed a month later, Feb. 22, by a coordinated effort of multiple first responders.

Portland men try to pass off SUV as golf cart, go on crime spree

Lincoln County Sheriff's Office says two men from Portland trespassed on Salishan Resort's golf course with an SUV, had a confrontation during a burglary and tried to carjack a lady on Siletz Highway Tuesday morning. 

Oregon Health Authority to begin COVID-19 updates

Oregon Health Authority officials will begin issuing updates on persons under monitoring and persons under investigation for the novel coronavirus, COVID-19.

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