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Lengthy investigation leads to arrest of two men on felony drug charges

A specialized drug response team and a canine played a key role last week in the arrest of two Newport men following the discovery of a large amount of drugs, money and a weapon.

Lincoln City youth pastor Conte indicted on nine sex charges

A Lincoln County Grand Jury found sufficient evidence Tuesday to indict Lincoln City youth pastor Mitchell Conte on nine counts of sex-related charges, according to court documents.

Accreditation: Hospital focuses on geriatric emergency care

As the Baby Boomer generation is getting older and living longer, it’s important that health care systems provide appropriate care to older adults. Knowing this,...

Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital to expand ultrasound hours

Beginning June 24, the Diagnostic Imaging Department at Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital will offer expanded hours for ultrasound: 7 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday...

Connectivity issue interrupts local Verizon telephone service

A connectivity issue is causing an interruption in Verizon telephone service in parts of Lincoln and Tillamook counties, Verizon West Area Consumer Media Relations Coordinator Heidi Flato said late Wednesday night.

Step inside for sneak preview of NLFR’s newest addition — Heavy Rescue 1639

Heavy Rescue 1639, a technical rescue operations vehicle, could be considered the flagship for the North Lincoln Fire & Rescue fleet. It has much in common with a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier, in that it carries more firepower than any other vehicle available for deployment.

NLFR firefighter Blacketer retires after 15 years of volunteer service

Not everyone can claim they have enjoyed working at a job for over 15 years, but longtime volunteer firefighter Lt. George Blacketer can -- and did during the public comment portion at the end of Wednesday night's NLFR Board of Directors meeting.

Lincoln City Parks & Rec to host several summertime events

Motion pictures, a foot race and a police-sponsored nighttime community rally are among the events planned this summer by the Lincoln City Parks & Recreation Department.

Local amateur radio club to dial in for national Field Day in Toledo

Since 1933, ham radio operators across North America have established temporary ham radio stations in public locations during Amateur Radio Field Day to showcase...

Cyclist slightly injured, ferret unscathed in bike-car collision in Newport

A bicycle crashed into a car pulling onto Highway 101 in Newport around noon today, ejecting a ferret from a pet carrier and sending the domesticated weasel under the car.

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