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Health advisory lifted for D River, Seal Rock State Park beach waters

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Health advisory lifted for D River, Seal Rock State Park beach waters

The Oregon Health Authority today lifted a public health advisory for contact with marine water at D River Beach in Lincoln City and Seal Rock State Park Beach, in Lincoln County. The health authority issued the advisory Aug. 20 for D River Beach and Aug. 22 for Seal Rock after water samples showed higher-than-normal levels of fecal bacteria in ocean waters.

Results from later samples taken by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) showed lower bacteria levels. Contact with the water no longer poses a higher-than-normal risk. However, officials recommend staying out of large pools on the beach that are frequented by birds, and runoff from those pools, because the water may contain increased bacteria from fecal matter.

State officials continue to encourage other recreational activities at all Oregon beaches, suggesting only that water contact be avoided when advisories are in effect.

Since 2003 state officials have used a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency grant to monitor popular Oregon beaches and make timely reports to the public about elevated levels of fecal bacteria. Oregon state agencies participating in this program are OHA, DEQ and the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department.

For more information, visit the Oregon Beach Monitoring Program website at http://www.healthoregon.org/beach or call 971-673-0440, or call the OHA toll-free information line at 877-290-6767.

Harvest regulations call for release of various rockfish; halibut limit is two

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Harvest regulations call for release of various rockfish; halibut limit is two

Anglers must release copper, quillback and China rockfish when fishing from a boat, beginning today as the harvest guideline for these species has been met.

Meanwhile, anglers may keep two Pacific halibut each day in the sport halibut fisheries in the Central Oregon Coast and Southern Oregon Subareas (subareas south of Cape Falcon to the Oregon/California border).

Copper, quillback, and China rockfish are the most commonly caught (and relatively easy to identify) members of a group of 11 nearshore rockfish species that are managed together, representing 98 percent of the total catch of that group. Other species in this group (including brown and gopher rockfish) are rarely caught and are not affected by the retention closure.

Recreational fisheries for other rockfish species, such as black, blue, and deacon rockfish, along with lingcod, also remain open. Harvest of these species is well within guidelines and no early closure of the bottomfish season is expected for the remainder of 2019.

The retention closure only applies to fishing from a boat as catch of copper, quillback, and China rockfish fishing from shore is infrequent and contributes a very small amount of additional mortality. Anyone fishing from shore may continue to retain these species, although ODFW encourages release of uninjured copper, quillback, and China rockfish.;

Use of a descending device to release rockfish is required when fishing deeper than 30 fathoms, and recommended at any depth for fish that are not able to submerge on their own.

ODFW began working with anglers earlier in the month to voluntarily reduce catch of these species to stave off the need for additional action. “We had just started to reach out to the recreational fishing community with a request to not target copper, quillback, and China rockfish, and to consider releasing any caught by accident if they weren’t injured by capture or barotrauma,” said Maggie Sommer, ODFW marine fisheries manager. “We were encouraged to hear from some charters and anglers that they were making an effort to avoid these species and thank them for their efforts.”

However, updated fishery data for the first two weeks of August pushed catch estimates much higher than expected. The retention closure is needed in order to ensure that other fisheries aren’t affected, and the coastwide sustainable catch limit is not exceeded.

For more information on recreational bottomfish seasons, visit https://myodfw.com/sport-bottomfish-seasons

For rockfish identification tips including an ID quiz, visit https://myodfw.com/articles/rockfish-identification-tips

Meanwhile, because a substantial amount of the annual quota remains available in these areas, fisheries managers determined that the daily bag limit can be increased to two halibut per day. “We had some challenging weather and conditions this year that kept anglers in port during most of the all-depth weekends,” said Lynn Mattes, sport halibut project leader for ODFW.

The Central Oregon Coast Subarea summer all-depth halibut fishery is open every Friday and Saturday until the summer season all-depth quota of 57,941 pounds is taken or Oct. 27, whichever comes first.

The Central Oregon Coast Subarea nearshore fishery and the Southern Oregon Subarea fishery remain open with 23,588 pounds and 8,955 pounds remaining respectively. Additionally, there are approximately 82,000 pounds remaining from the Central Oregon Coast spring all-depth fishery.

For additional information see the Sport Halibut Webpage: https://myodfw.com/pacific-libut-sport-regulations

Lincoln County communities, organizations deemed tsunami ready

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Lincoln County communities, organizations deemed tsunami ready

Several communities and organizations in Lincoln County recently received the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) TsunamiReady and StormReady recertification.

NOAA’s National Weather Service programs are voluntary community preparedness programs to promote tsunami and weather readiness in a community with the primary goal of improving public safety.

It uses a grassroots approach to help communities develop plans to handle local severe weather, wave impacts, flooding threats, and help communities inform citizens of threats associated with each hazard.

The following communities were recertified as TsunamiReady and StormReady in June:

  • Lincoln County (county designation)
  • City of Depoe Bay
  • City of Newport
  • City of Waldport
  • City of Yachats
  • City of Toledo

The City of Lincoln City received its recertification in March 2017

The following organizations were recertified as TsunamiReady Supporters in June 2019:

  • Lincoln County School District
  • Oregon State University Hatfield Marine Science Center
  • North Lincoln Fire and Rescue District
  • Depoe Bay Fire Protection District
  • Seal Rock Fire Protection District
  • Central Oregon Coast Fire District (Waldport)
  • Yachats Rural Fire Protection District

The following organizations received new designation as TsunamiReady Supporter in June 2019:

  • Oregon Coast Community College

California woman arrested wearing shoes allegedly stolen from Lincoln City store

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California woman arrested wearing shoes allegedly stolen from Lincoln City store

A California woman fleeing into the woods was arrested Tuesday afternoon wearing a pair of shoes she had allegedly stolen from a Lincoln City mall after reportedly assaulting a store employee.

Tara Nichole Bates, 35, of McKinleyville, Calif., was arrested by Lincoln City Police, who were dispatched at approximately 2:30 p.m. to the Zumiez Outlet Store at the Lincoln City Outlet Mall regarding an alleged disturbance and theft.

While en route to the store at 500 SE East Devils Lake Road, officers learned that a female suspect had fled the store after allegedly stealing a pair of shoes. A description of the suspect and additional information indicated she was last seen running into a forested area near SE 14th Street.

Several officers arrived within minutes and located the subject following a brief chase through the woods and took her into custody without incident.

The employee did not sustain significant injuries or require medical attention.

Bates was transported to the Lincoln City Police Department and secured in a holding cell for a short time while officers completed their investigation and paperwork. Bates was lodged at the Lincoln County Jail on charges of Robbery III, Theft III and Harassment.

Lincoln City Police to deploy drunk driving dragnet over Labor Day weekend

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Lincoln City Police to deploy drunk driving dragnet over Labor Day weekend

The Lincoln City Police Department will utilize grant funds to step up its enforcement efforts against drunk driving as part of a national crackdown over Labor Day weekend.

In partnership with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, The Oregon Department of Transportation and Oregon Impact, the enhanced enforcement efforts are designed to curb drunken driving, decrease crashes and save lives.

During the Labor Day weekend time period, law enforcement agencies nationwide will be out in force looking to get drunk and impaired drivers off the roadways. Lincoln City Police plans on putting extra patrol officers on duty Aug. 30 through Sept. 2, during times when higher numbers of drunk or impaired drivers are likely to be on the roadways.

The extra officers will focus on seeking out drivers who are impaired by alcohol or drugs. Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants (DUII) continues to be a leading cause of motor vehicle crash injuries and deaths throughout the nation.

The Lincoln City Police Department last used these grant funds in May 2019 over Memorial Day weekend, however, no intoxicated drivers were arrested during that enhanced enforcement operation.

The members of the Lincoln City Police Department are committed to the safety of our citizens and visitors. The DUII Enforcement grant funds are a valuable resource that assists us in improving the traffic safety in our community.

The goal is to save lives and prevent injuries caused by DUII crashes. The grant funds were made possible through the Oregon Department of Transportation and Oregon Impact.

UPDATED: Health advisory lifted for waters at Lincoln City’s D River Beach

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UPDATED: Health advisory lifted for waters at Lincoln City’s D River Beach

UPDATE 8/23: Oregon Health Authority lifted an advisory for contact with marine water at D River Beach after water samples showed higher-than-normal levels of fecal bacteria in ocean waters on Tuesday.

Previous Coverage:

The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) has issued a public health advisory for higher-than-normal levels of bacteria in ocean waters at D River Beach in Lincoln County.

People should avoid direct contact with the water in this area until the advisory is lifted. Higher-than-normal levels of fecal bacteria can cause diarrhea, stomach cramps, skin rashes, upper respiratory infections and other illnesses. This applies especially to children and the elderly, who may be more vulnerable to illness from waterborne bacteria.

Increased pathogen and fecal bacteria levels in ocean waters can come from both shore and inland sources such as stormwater runoff, sewer overflows, failing septic systems, and animal waste from livestock, pets and wildlife.

While this advisory is in effect at D River Beach, visitors should avoid wading in nearby creeks, pools of water on the beach, or in discolored water, and stay clear of water runoff flowing into the ocean. Even if there is no advisory in effect, officials recommend avoiding swimming in the ocean within 48 hours after a rainstorm.

Although state officials advise against water contact, they continue to encourage other recreational activities (flying kites, picnicking, playing on the beach, walking, etc.) on this beach because they pose no health risk even during an advisory.

The status of water contact advisories at beaches is subject to change. For the most recent information on advisories, visit the Oregon Beach Monitoring Program website at http://www.healthoregon.org/beach or call 971-673-0482, or 877-290-6767 (toll-free).

Check in, then check out possible credit card scam on your room charge

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Check in, then check out possible credit card scam on your room charge

Newport Police are warning visitors of a “hotel front desk scam” designed to charge your credit card a second time after checking into your room.

Victims of the scam arrive at their hotel and check in at the front desk with a credit card. The hotel then receives a call asking for the room number of the recently registered visitor.

The phone rings in your room. You answer and the person on the other end says: “This is the front desk. When checking in, we came across a problem with your charge card information. Please re-read me your credit card number and verify the last three digits on the reverse side.”

Since the call seems to come from the front desk, you oblige, but it’s actually a scam by someone calling from outside the hotel.

If you encounter this scenario, tell the caller you will be down to the front desk or call directly and ask if there was a problem. If there was none, inform the hotel manager that someone tried to scam your credit card information, acting as a front desk employee.

Lost cremation pendant found by Drift Creek Falls hiker

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Lost cremation pendant found by Drift Creek Falls hiker

Acorn Pendant

A woman is seeking to reunite a memorial acorn pendant with its owner after finding it while hiking Drift Creek Falls in May.

According to a Facebook post, Alexis Wells found the pendant on the popular hiking trail east of Lincoln City and put it in her purse. Wells recently cleaned out the purse and realized she had something meaningful to someone and took to the Internet for answers.

“It is a cremation pendant,” Wells wrote. “It has the faint engraving with what looks to be ‘Madelyn’ around the top edge. I would love to reunite this pendant with it’s loved one.”

A Homepage investigation revealed this piece to be the “Acorn Pendant” from the “Nature Inspired Collection,” available online through retailers from the wholesale company Madelyn Co., which specializes in “Keeping loved ones close to your heart for a lifetime.”

The Acorn Pendant holds a small portion of cremated remains, a lock of hair, dried ceremonial flowers or soil from a burial site in a smaller chamber inside, that is accessed by a threaded screw top.

Acorn Pendant Drift Creek Falls

This particular pendant appears to be the sterling silver version, valued at $150, and not the bronze or gold type.

Madelyn Co.’s Acorn Pendant

The sterling silver version of the pendant did come with a matching sterling silver chain.

The Madelyn Co. website states:

To maintain our lifetime guarantee, all pendants must be sealed with glue.

We are not responsible for lost items, stolen items or pendants that have not been sealed.

Silver & 14k Gold Pendants – If needed, the pendant’s shine can be restored with silver cleaner and a cotton cloth to avoid scratching. Fine scratches that can appear from wear may be buffed out by a professional jeweler.

Homepage reached out to Madelyn Co. for comment and got a response from Ty Cullen:

“All of our products are stamped with our ‘Madelyn’ logo,” he said. “Please let us know if there is any way we can help in the search for the owner of this pendant.”

If you have any information about the lost pendant, please contact Alexis Wells on Facebook or through our contact form or email.

Child pedestrian mildly injured in crash in Siletz

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Child pedestrian mildly injured in crash in Siletz

A young pedestrian suffered minor injuries at approximately noon Monday after being struck by a driver in Siletz.

Lincoln County Sheriff Office deputies were dispatched to a crash in the 300 block of W. Buford Avenue, where a child was transported to Corvallis Hospital with minor injuries and returned home shortly thereafter.

The investigation revealed that the vehicle, operated by Ronald Hervey, 68, of Siletz, drifted across the center line and struck the pedestrian closest to the center of the roadway. The pedestrian landed on the grassy shoulder of the roadway, causing minor damage to the vehicle.

Police reported the crash occurred after the driver looked away from the roadway momentarily and drifted over the center line. No impairment was suspected, but charge of careless driving is being pursued.

Newport resident graduates from FEMA’s basic emergency management training

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Newport resident graduates from FEMA’s basic emergency management training
Dr. Kelly Garrett of the Emergency Management Institute congratulates graduate Regina Martinez, who completed the National Emergency Management Basic Academy. (Photo by Shane Gibson)

Newport resident Regina Martinez has graduated from FEMA’s National Emergency Management Basic Academy at the Emergency Management Institute in Emmitsburg, Md.

Martinez completed the curriculum that provides the basic knowledge and skills to help meet the unpredictable challenges in the field of emergency management. She completed the five courses in the Basic Academy that includes Foundations of Emergency Management;
Science of Disaster; Planning: Emergency Operations; Exercise Design; and Public Information and Warning.

FEMA’s Basic Academy is the entry-point for individuals pursuing a career in emergency management. Basic Academy offers the tools to develop comprehensive skills needed in emergency management.

The Basic Academy also provides a unique opportunity to build camaraderie and establish professional contacts. Students learned to understand the roles, responsibilities, and legal boundaries associated with emergency management.

It is the first of a three-level Academy series in the Emergency Management Professional Program (EMPP).

The EMPP curriculum is designed to provide a lifetime of learning for emergency managers. It includes three training programs, including the National Emergency Management Basic Academy — a specialized and technical training program to develop specific, fundamental skill sets; the National Emergency Management Advanced Academy — a program to develop the next generation of emergency management leaders who are trained in advanced concepts and issues, advanced leadership and management, and critical thinking and problem solving; and the National Emergency Management Executive Academy — a program designed to challenge and enhance the talents of the nation’s emergency management senior executives through critical thinking, visionary strategic planning, challenging conventional concepts, and negotiation and conflict resolution
applied to complex real-world problems.

For more information on FEMA’s training classes through the Basic, Advanced, and Executive Academies, or other emergency management courses, go to: http://training.fema.gov/empp/

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