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Tips lead to Portland man’s arrest for Lincoln City bank robbery

A 72-year-old Portland man was arrested by Lincoln City Police this morning in connection with a June 14 Bank of the West robbery following an outpouring of tips from the public.

Lincoln City Pixiefest lowers ante, raises bar

The first day of Pixiefest at a new location, Taft High School's Mesa, brought a Ferris wheel and horses to the more affordable event under a clear sky with temperatures approaching 70 degrees Saturday.

Winning million-dollar lottery ticket nearly gone with the wind

Jose Martinez’s wife scrambled to pick up several Oregon Lottery Mega Millions tickets that almost blew out the window when she pulled down the sun visor in the couple’s car, not knowing one of those unsigned tickets was worth $1 million.

Frozen treats make a comeback Saturday in Lincoln City

Lincoln City's Dairy Queen will be open 10:30 a.m. this Saturday according to the owner, and the frozen-treat chain store's kitchen and dining area have been remodeled. 

UPDATED: Health advisory issued for bacteria in Agate Beach, Seal Rock waters

The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) today lifted a public health advisory for contact with marine water at Agate Beach and Seal Rock State Park Beach, both in Lincoln County, and Harris Beach, in Curry County.

Public takes big bite out of LCPD’s bark for K-9 program donations

The Lincoln City Police Department (LCPD) reports that approximately two-thirds of the necessary $75,000 has been donated by citizens and organizations toward its implementation of a K-9 program.

Lincoln City man rescues self in kayak mishap 100 yards off shore

Lincoln City resident John Duncan rescued himself this afternoon after his kayak flipped over "bow to stern," tossing him into the Pacific without a life jacket.

Chinook Winds celebrates 24th anniversary with a bang

Hundreds turned out for the 24th anniversary celebration of Chinook Winds Casino Resort Saturday night to watch fireworks on the beach in Lincoln City.

Lincoln City Summer Kite Festival ‘Zooms’ to new heights

A massive turnout for Explore Lincoln City's Zoom Summer Kite Festival took place Saturday with spectators watching kites soar over the beach at D River Wayside under near perfect weather.

‘Swarm’ of earthquakes 230 miles off the Oregon Coast

A series of Earthquakes registering 5.0, 5.3 and 5.4 and accompanying aftershocks were detected by the United States Geologic Survey 230 miles off the Oregon Coast Saturday.

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