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Lincoln City Police streamline hours for certain services

Lincoln City Police will be changing hours of operation for certain services starting Nov. 1 in an effort to streamline records and administration ahead of moving into the new police building currently under construction.

Taft grad Adams reaches the fences with Tampa Bay Rays

As the World Series winds down in Houston, Taylor Adams stands in the on-deck circle a thousand miles away on Florida’s Gulf Coast.

Local firefighters sent to battle California’s Kincade Fire

North Lincoln Fire & Rescue sent a Type 6 engine as part of a Lincoln County strike team to aid in combating the Kincade Fire in Sonoma, Calif. 

Local businesses matching donations for new police K9

Two local businesses have joined forces to help achieve a fundraising goal of $75,000 for the Lincoln City Police Department's startup K9 program. 

Public Utility Commission approves natural gas rate increases

The Oregon Public Utility Commission (PUC) approved a rate increase for natural gas customers of three regulated utilities including NW Natural, which will go into effect Nov. 1.

Sheriff: Staying safe on Halloween

Many people view Halloween as a time for fun and treats. However, in the United States, roughly two times as many children aged 5-14 are killed while walking on Halloween evening compared with other evenings of the year.

Taft High 7-12 reacts to ninth-grader’s death

Saying a memorial for students and staff to pay tribute to freshman Bear Reyes is being planned for next week, Taft High 7-12 reacted Wednesday to Tuesday's death of the student-athlete.

Photos: Good weather brings multitudes to Lincoln City’s Siletz Bay

With sunny skies and temperatures hovering in the high 50s Wednesday, Siletz Bay in Taft had an unusually large number of late-October beachgoers. 

Lincoln City Police to ‘take back’ prescription drugs

Lincoln City Police will set up a collection box at the Lincoln City Community Center 10 a.m. -2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, as part of the Drug Enforcement Agency's National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.

Taft sophomore aims for title of Miss Teen Oregon

Sixteen-year-old Athena Bosman, a Taft 7-12 sophomore, was recently named Miss Lincoln City Teen USA and is headed to Mt. Hood Community College in January to compete in the Miss Oregon Teen USA pageant.

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