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Officers responded to the area. Subject(s) retreated into hotel and then on to the beach. K9 deployed for tracking (without success-editorial add). Unmarked (police) vehicle  remained in the area. Subject (McCrae) returned at 12:54 hours and was taken at gunpoint into custody

"It's been tried in other places, they come with lots of unintended consequences

Under a welcomed overcast sky thousands of locals and visitors descended upon the shores of Siletz Bay for the 2024 Sandcastle Contest.

Full Steam Ahead at the 19th Annual Port of Toledo Wooden Boat Show on August 17 and 18, 2024.

Individuals interested in checking out a pass will need a Driftwood Public Library card. Getting a card is a fast, simple process, and all Lincoln County residents are eligible to receive a library card. Simply visit the library at 801 SW Highway 101 on the second floor and fill out an application.

"It's been a crazy ride moderating this page." said Don Williams, publisher of The Lincoln City Homepage and admin of The Lincoln City Homepage Facebook Community. "All of us at Homepage are proud to announce that we have passed the 30k mark for membership on our Facebook page," he continued.

Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) came to Newport to hold a town hall event.

Crews moved overhead power lines underground for safety and to maintain electricity during high winds at the coast. The park also replaced its aging waterlines.

As the firefighters bravely rushed in-some forgoing breathing apparatus-to render aid, employees lingered outside waiting for the all clear sign.

 The cross-country drive on the National Medal of Honor Highway (U.S. Highway 20), the longest continuous highway in the United States, stretching over 3,000 miles from Newport, Oregon, to Boston, Massachusetts, aims to raise awareness about the high rates of suicide and PTSD among veterans and to highlight available resources for prevention and support.