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Inside NLFR’s Oceanlake Station seismic upgrade, remodel

Emerick Construction Foreman Yancy Cave points to a CMST coiled strap at NLFR’s Oceanlake Station Monday

North Lincoln Fire & Rescue’s Bob Everest Oceanlake Station is under construction for seismic upgrades with grant funds and a remodel approved by voters.

Emerick Construction Foreman Yancy Cave took Homepage on a walk-through of the site Monday afternoon and provided an update on the status of the project at 2525 NW Highway 101.

“We’re a little behind on concrete work but we are ahead on other stuff,” Cave said.

RK Concrete Construction workers pour curbs in the fire station’s parking lot

According to Cave, bucket hold-downs and saddles have been installed throughout the building, securing it together, and providing “wiggle room” in the event of a seismic event. CMST “heavy gauge” coiled straps provide an additional layer of earthquake protection by keeping windows and wall members together.

“We still have much bigger hold-downs to go in with 1 1/8 inch size bolts through them,” Cave said. “This wall was all rotted and we weren’t supposed to do anything with it, but we took it upon ourselves to re frame it the correct way. Emerick always does it right.”

Cave pointed out a generator pad that had recently been poured with concrete, staff bunk rooms, a laundry room and a centrally located elevator.

NLFR Generator Pad
A recently poured concrete generator pad

“So this wall will be framed up through these trusses — where we’ve got pigeons living in here now.”

NLFR Oceanlake Station remodel

“That’s an elevator pit down below,” Cave said.

NLFR elevator

“Chief Dahlman is excited about what we’ve been doing and he said we’ve gone above and beyond the scope of our work,” Cave said. “If everything goes according to schedule we should be done by November.” Cave is referring to the outside portion of the project, as a final completion date is likely sometime in January 2020.

Historic Otis Cafe to rise from ashes following Fourth of July fire

Noah Dixon Otis Cafe
Otis Cafe Bakery Manager Noah Dixon

A baker’s utensil survived, but little else remained Friday following a Fourth of July fire that gutted the iconic Otis Cafe.

“Look, my spatula made it!” Bakery Manager Noah Dixon exclaimed.

The storied Otis Cafe at 1259 Salmon River Highway, five miles east of Lincoln City, was consumed by fire Thursday, but talk of rebuilding the popular family eatery is already in the oven.

“It’s definitely going to happen,” Otis Cafe Manager Tye England said. “We’ll have to get everything done and processed through insurance, but once that’s done, hopefully, we will be able to rebuild on the same spot and do what we’ve always done — serve good food.”

Otis Cafe Fire

The Otis Cafe, which is renowned for its “Black Molasses Bread, German Potatoes and pies so good they should be illegal,” has been a destination for foodies across the nation.

Multiple articles have been written about the longtime American comfort food spot, which has been around since the 1960s. The building, which seats 25 to 30 customers in cozy confines, was constructed in the ’20s and served as the “Otis Oasis” bar for a time.

When the public learned of the tragedy, an outpouring of support flooded social media, with many requesting to make donations to rebuild.

England said he was shocked to learn the business was on fire.

“I couldn’t believe it was real,” he said. “I was all the way at the other end of town and I could hear the sirens just blaring in the distance and I knew.”

As contractors boarded up the place Friday, the England family and employees were allowed inside to sift through the ashes.

Dixon said he was alerted by staff that the restaurant was on fire.

“I got a call from one of our waiters, Jake. He told me the cafe is on fire and I was like, ‘No, it’s not, you’re joking.’ So I came out there and fire trucks were hosing it down. I ran around the building checking stuff out and it was pretty bad.”

Fire investigators worked all morning Friday to establish a cause for the fire and finished around 1 p.m..

Otis Cafe Fire Investigation

“The fire originated in the kitchen. We have a working theory, and are waiting to hear back on that,” North Lincoln Fire & Rescue Fire Marshall Ed Ulrich said. “At this time, there are no signs that this is criminal.”

“I got a call that the Otis Cafe was on fire, and, by the time I got there, there was one fire truck on scene,” Otis Pizzeria owner Gary Fromm said. “After that, we had pretty much every fire truck from Lincoln City here. All the guys put on masks and there was black smoke — horrible — and they went in and I have to commend those guys because I would have to think twice about going into a building like that. The smoke was so thick and black — just toxic. It was really engulfed.”

Even the raging fire couldn’t extinguish all business activity at the restaurant, however.

One couple, who had ordered 17 pies for a 1 p.m. wedding in Neskowin, showed up at 12:15 Friday afternoon and inquired about their purchase.

“Just tell us, are our pies burned up?” the woman asked.

“Nope, we have your pies,” replied Cafe owner Jeff England, who told the couple to pull around back, where the pies were kept in an outdoor walk-in cooler and survived the blaze on two large storage racks.

Fromm, who owns the town of Otis, said business as usual would continue soon with reconstruction beginning immediately, if he has his way.

“[Jeff England] and I want to rebuild as soon as possible,” he said. “We have some challenges ahead of us. We are in a very sensitive area called the Cascade Head Scenic Research Area, and we have to go through the federal government for a lot of our processes, as well as going through the county and state.

“When we rebuild, we are probably going to have to do it to the current building code. We’re limited on square footage, so everything is going to be a challenge.

“We are getting a lot of support. County Commissioners are reaching out to us, business people are reaching out to us, lots of volunteers are reaching out. I had a guy volunteer to paint the place.”

“It’s not a total loss,” an England family member said. “The two main recipe books were saved from the fire.”

Previous coverage:

Fire strikes historic Otis Cafe on Independence Day

Increased traffic flow alerts drivers of need to proceed with caution

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Traffic congestion is a part of life on the Oregon Coast this time of year. With an increase in visitors on our roads comes a corresponding increase in traffic incidents to generate more congestion. There are a few measures citizens can take to assist emergency responders and help keep delays minimal.

If you find yourself in a congested area, consider the following:

  • When stopped in traffic, make sure your vehicle isn’t blocking any intersecting roads or driveways.
  • If you decide to turn your vehicle off, make sure you will be able to get it started again. If the delay occurs at night, your headlights could run your vehicle’s battery down.
  • Make sure your headlights are on and leave your foot on the brake, even in the daytime. Drivers behind you may not realize that traffic is stopped ahead. The more visible you are the better.
  • Stay in your vehicle. Even though traffic is stopped, exiting your vehicle on the roadway is hazardous; traffic may begin moving suddenly or emergency responders could be approaching the scene.
  • Stay focused when passing the cause of the congestion. Additional incidents sometimes happen due to drivers paying too much attention to crashes and paying too little attention to the road.
  • Use extreme caution when turning around or changing lanes. You could end up blocking traffic yourself. Emergency personnel may use the oncoming lane to get to the scene.
  • Find a place to wait it out. If you’re in Lincoln County, there is a good chance a park, natural area, or business is nearby. It may not be a planned excursion, but it’s probably better than waiting in your car.
  • Be courteous! Being stuck in traffic is frustrating for everyone involved.

The best way to deal with traffic congestion is to not be a part of it. Adjust your travels to times when congestion is unlikely or plan alternate routes. When congestion is forecasted, take care of household and other errands well beforehand.

For more information and tips, visit our website at www.lincolncountysheriff.net and Like us on Facebook at Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office – Oregon.

Fire strikes historic Otis Cafe on Independence Day

Jeff English Otis Cafe
Otis Cafe owner Jeff England describes feeling “numb” after witnessing his iconic restaurant burn Thursday, July 4 (Photos by Gary Fromm)

North Lincoln Fire & Rescue units swarmed the Otis Cafe shortly before 8 p.m. Thursday to combat a fully involved fire at the iconic restaurant.

Otis Cafe Burning

“It’s really bad and there’s smoke pouring all over the place,” Otis Pizzeria owner Gary Fromm said as he watched the scene unfold. “I’m just glad nobody was hurt.”

“I am numb,” Otis Cafe owner Jeff England said. “That’s the only thing I can say to describe where I’m at right now. I’ve got many community members surrounding me and I’m numb that I can’t open tomorrow.”

Otis Cafe Gutted

“This is so disappointing because we were all geared up for a big weekend,” England said. “The fire department is investigating and we will be doing our own investigation.”

NLFR responded with the bulk of their assets and put out the blaze that nearly gutted the inside of the nationally renowned restaurant.

“It’s fairly gutted. It’s not pretty. Hopefully we can get it up and running as soon as possible,” he said.

“One of the guys from the cafe said he saw flames coming out of the middle of the stack in the back,” Fromm said. “A lot of people are hurt today. People don’t have jobs anymore. I want to rebuild as soon as possible because there’s a lot of people who love the Otis Cafe.”

 

Curtain set to raise as kids take center stage at Cultural Center

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A full-time theater for kids — the Lincoln City Playhouse for Youth — will hold its first gathering at 4 p.m. Friday, July 5, at the Lincoln City Cultural Center to organize summertime classes designed to stage three plays over the next year.

The Lincoln City Playhouse, for children 8 to 18, will teach various aspects of theater and is seeking sponsorships and guest instructors.

Contact Executive Artistic Director Karen Bonelli Sanquist at 503-913-6876 for further information.

Free kids art session planned at North Lincoln County Historical Museum

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Kids of all ages are invited to this summer’s Art at the Museum from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, July 13, at the North Lincoln County Historical Museum, 4907 SW Highway 101 in Lincoln City.

Guests will be invited to paint and draw historical and cultural artifacts and pictures. A new craft workshop will also be featured.

All art supplies are provided for the free program by the Mildred and Marie Children’s Fund.

Parents/guardians must accompany their children.

What: Art at the Museum

Where: The North Lincoln County Historical Museum (NLCHM)

When: Saturday, July 13, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Cost: .Funding by the Mildred and Marie Children’s Fund

Contact: NLCHM 541-996-6614 – 4907 SW Highway 101, Lincoln City

Realtors unite to H.E.L.P. homeless families bowl over education obstacles

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The Lincoln County Board of Realtors will host two fundraising bowling events in August to benefit Lincoln County School District’s H.E.L.P. Centers.

The Homeless Education and Literacy Project (H.E.L.P.) works with area homeless kids and families to eliminate barriers related to school attendance and success.

Events will take place Sunday, Aug. 11, at Olde Line Lanes in Lincoln City, and Sunday, Aug. 18, at Muggly’s in Toledo. Signup sheets are available at these locations, or call a realtor for more information or to schedule a pick-up of your donations.

Committee member contacts:

Lauren Hahn at Taylor & Taylor Realty, 502-333-4334; Michael Kessinger at Emerald Coast Realty, 415-342-4851; or Lynlei Gilleo, Executive Officer, Lincoln County Board of Realtors, Lincoln County Multiple Listing Service, 2403 NW Highway 101, Suite I; Lincoln City OR  97367; 541-994-4949; https://www.lincolncountyrealtors.com/

$1.5 million in lottery bonds to enhance Lincoln City Cultural Plaza

Lincoln City Cultural Plaza

A $1.5 million State lottery bond allocation for the Lincoln City Cultural Plaza revitalization project will help redevelop 2 1/2 acres with sidewalks, gathering places, public art, vendor amenities, parking and landscaping.

“We were looking for $600,000. We didn’t get it. We didn’t get it because I asked for more,” Rep. David Gomberg announced tonight before a standing throng of community supporters and project donors at a packed news conference at the Cultural Center. “And, in that budget that we passed, is 1.5 million dollars.”

The “game-changing” seven-figure fiscal support, added to an early investment by the City of Lincoln City and individual donations to the $1.8 million Cultural Plaza Campaign, puts the project on a fast track for construction in 2020, Gomberg said. The investment was approved as part of the Oregon State Budget with just hours to spare after the Senate reconvened Saturday.

“The Lincoln City Cultural Center is about more than the visual and performing arts,” Gomberg said. “It is about supporting the retirement community and tourism. And, it is about enhancing our blossoming art industry.”

The Cultural Plaza funding request was included in the budget as part of five projects approved by the Cultural Advocacy Coalition. Other projects to be funded include Oregon Nikkei Center ($500,000), High Desert Museum ($250,000), Cottage Theatre ($375,000) and the Patricia Reser Center for the Arts ($1.5 million).

“Converting the parking lots and playgrounds at the iconic DeLake School into a modern cultural plaza will benefit the entire community. I was pleased to advocate for this transformative funding,” Gomberg said.

Design highlights at the facility at 540 NE Highway 101 include a meandering roadway for the west lawn, an outdoor classroom on the east side, and a permanent location for the community Christmas tree. The LCCC Board of Directors, under the guidance of landscape architect Shapiro Didway, has taken the project from inception to design over the past 18 months.

“We are so thrilled and thankful for the support of the State of Oregon, the Cultural Advocacy Coalition and all the legislators who helped bring this investment to Lincoln City,” LCCC Board President Greg Berton said. “Most of all, we thank Rep. Gomberg, who has been such an amazing champion for Lincoln City and the Cultural Center.”

The capital construction funds will come from the Cultural Resources Economic Fund (CREF), which include lottery-backed bonds, as well as General Fund dollars and appropriations through the Department of Administrative Services. The money will be available for project reimbursement in spring 2021.

Because the project is in design and State funds will not be available for two years, the Cultural Plaza Campaign’s fundraising activities will continue as planned, officials said. The committee is selling commemorative bricks, and will offer more naming opportunities in the coming months.

“This is such amazing news,” Board Treasurer and volunteer Project Manager John Colliers said. “It will give us the financial backing we need to complete design and engineering, find our contractor and prepare for construction in 2020.

“But the community needs to know that in order to secure these funds, we promised $250,000 in individual donations — and we’re only halfway there. We’re asking for your continued support as we transform this property.”

For information on the Cultural Plaza, call the LCCC at 541-994-9994 or head to lincolncityculturalcenter.org/plaza.

Cultural Plaza Project

Designed in cooperation with landscape architect Shapiro Didway, the Lincoln City Cultural Plaza project will create a pedestrian-friendly envelope around the building, with safe and attractive spaces at every entrance. Other features include:

•  A meandering path that will be ADA compliant as well as convenient for vendor vehicles;
•  New patios on the south and east, in the most protected and sunny locations;
•  An outdoor classroom for activities like raku kiln firing and children’s classes;
•  Dedicated spaces for public art installations, immediate and in the future;
•  Gathering places with seating and decorative paving, including a custom-built location for the annual community Christmas tree;
•  Adequate lighting for evening use, throughout the parking and pedestrian areas; and
• Redesigned traffic flow and parking area, with islands and other upgrades required by city code.

Early Support

Lincoln City Police Log June 7-27

Lincoln City Police Crime Log

The Lincoln City Police Dispatch Daily Desk Log is a public record of police calls. All suspects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Friday, June 7

Crash – 1:22 a.m. – Best Western Landmark Inn, 4430 SW Highway 101 – Daniel J. Schwarz (12/3/62) taken into custody after a traffic stop at Inn at Spanish Head. Schwarz was charged with failure to perform duties of a driver, resisting arrest, criminal mischief and reckless driving.

Trespass – 9:51 a.m. – Lincoln City Sporting Goods – Caller reported Benjamin Pasciyo is behind the business. Pasciyo was gone upon officer arrival. Subject is trespassed and will be cited if located.

Shoplifting – 12:50 p.m. – McKay’s Market – Juvenile in custody for shoplifting. Cited to appear and released.

DUII – 1:08 p.m. – 1831 SW Highway 101 – John R. Tatom (8/16/63) appeared to be passed out in a vehicle. Tatom taken into custody after test were performed.

Found Property – 8:38 p.m. – Taft High School – Officer found black laptop bag with two cameras inside.

Saturday, June 8

Assault – 3:38 a.m. – Reported assault at South Shell station. Victim denied medics and suspect left prior to officer arrival.

Fraud – 4:53 p.m.  Victim received phone bill for two iPhone’s he did not order.

Crash – 5:25 p.m. – SE Highway 101 & SE East Devils Lake Road – Multiple vehicle crash blocking the road with injuries. One passenger transported to SNLH. One driver cited for failure to maintain lane and careless driving.

Shoplifting – 8:48 p.m. – Rite Aid – Theft from store reported.

Sunday, June 9

Found Property – 12:05 a.m. – SE 32nd St. – Cell phone found and brought to LCPD.

Criminal Mischief – 12:25 a.m. – 1266 SW 50th St. – Caller reported damage to all four tires while parked at LC Collective.

Monday, June 10

Theft – 10:02 a.m. – 4503 SW Beach Ave. – Theft of checks from home.

Disturbance – 12:48 p.m. – 1303 NW 20th St. – Caller advised that his mother was threatening his brother with a knife. Naz A. Lauenstein-Kinman (10/18/73) arrested and transported to Lincoln County Jail for menacing.

Assisting Outside Agency – 6:45 p.m. – SNLH – Report of an abandoned vehicle at hospital.

Protective Custody – SW 50th St. City parking lot – Caller reports needing medical attention. Taken into protective custody and transported to SNLH for evaluation.

Theft – 9:42 p.m. – 1035 NW Harbor Ave. – Theft of LGV20 cell phone, large basket with faux leather handle, white, black and pink blanket, sunglasses and Black Anker speaker.

Tuesday, June 11

Theft – 10:56 a.m. – McKay’s Market – Seiji M. Button (7/15/96) cited and released for theft.

MIP – Taft High School – Report of non-student in school refusing to leave. Juvenile taken into custody and referred for MIP and transported to responsible adult.

Suspicious Activity – Taft High School – Student refusing to let school search backpack.

Wednesday, June 12 

Drugs – 10:12 a.m. – Taft High School – Minor in possession of marijuana.

Theft – 10:15 a.m. – Taft High School – Theft of a phone.

Disturbance – 10:37 a.m. – Josephine Young Park, SW 65th St. – Caller stated a drone was harassing her and her husband, then the owner started yelling at them.

Fraud – 2:53 p.m. – 1727 NE Lee Pl. – Caller states someone opened a Pacific Power account in their name.

Thursday, June 13

Warrant – 12:23 a.m. – South Shell – Alan Michael Lewis (10/3/83) taken into custody on Linn County warrant for failing to appear on forgery charges.

Interfering with Public Transport – 2:48 a.m. – Chinook Winds Casino – Male and a female contacted at bus shelter in front of casino. Both provided false information. Jaysin Shelby Miller (7/13/97) taken into custody for ID theft, false info and resisting arrest. Corey John Brooks (12/25/79) taken into custody for false info, ID theft and two warrants out of Multnomah County for aggravated assault and menacing. Both transported to Lincoln County Jail.

Disturbance – 5:18 a.m. – 562 SE Neptune Ave. – Disturbance in street. Officers made contact with the group and requested medics for evaluation.

Theft – 12:08 p.m. – Chinook Winds Casino – Theft of casino ticket for $525.51.

Found Property – 6:34 p.m. – 1015 SW 51st. – Caller requested officer after pinging Samsung S9 via app to location.

Fraud – 9:12 p.m. – Safeway – Fraudulent credit card used.

Friday June 14 

DUII Crash – 3:54 a.m. – Captain Cook Inn, 2626 NE Highway 101 – Caller reported suspicious vehicle and occupants outside of hotel who were not guests. Officers made contact and noticed vehicle sustained heavy damage with missing hood. Jes Hunter Lewis (2/10/93) taken into custody for DUII and reckless driving. Also arrested was Ryan Logan Binks (9/10/92).

Warrant arrest – 5:06 a.m. – Captain Cook Inn – Binks contacted at hotel forMunicipal warrant for theft. Binks cited and released.

Found Property – 5:28 a.m. – 1501 NW 40th Pl. – Clothes found on the beach. Officer made contact with the owner of clothes. She had tried to dispose of them in the ocean. She has been advised to come pick them up.

Armed Robbery – 9:20 a.m. – 4659 SW Highway 101 – Report of armed robbery at Bank of the West. Investigation ongoing.

Follow Up – 11:59 a.m. – 3015 NE Yacht Ave. – Possible Native American skull seized, ongoing investigation.

DUII – 11:28 p.m. – SE 8th St. & SE Port Ave. – Christopher W. Angst (10/24/73) arrested for DUII.

Saturday, June 15 

Restraining Order Violation – 9:21 a.m. – 1724 NW 37th St. – Miguel Borvosa Avila (11/1/93) suspect in investigation.

Theft – 11:18 a.m. – Mo’s Restaurant – Report of stolen cell phone.

Sunday, June 16

Disturbance – 12:21 a.m. – Chinook Winds Casino – Report of casino security having trouble with some patrons on the main gaming floor. Douglas A. Loucks (6/21/75) cited and released for harassment.

Assault – 3:05 a.m. – 1585 SE 19th St. – Son assaulted caller and left on foot. Probable cause warrant issued on Seiji M. Button (7/15/96) for assault and criminal mischief. Button located, taken into custody and transported to Lincoln County Jail.

Theft – 7:17 a.m. – McKay’s Market – Shoplifters left store without paying for deli items.

Criminal Mischief – 12:26 p.m. – 2690 NE Yacht Ave. – Car window shattered.

Hit and Run – 3:13 p.m. – 869 SW 51st St. – Forrest M. Locke (12/17/97) suspected of crashing his Jeep Cherokee into a gray minivan and fleeing the scene. Multiple eyewitness accounts.

Theft – 7:35 p.m. – Safeway – Kajsa Garrison (9/9/00) cited and released for theft and trespassed from Safeway.

Monday, June 17

Follow Up – 1:08 a.m. – Chinook Winds Casino – Miguel Borvosa taken into custody for restraining order violation and transported to Lincoln County jail.

Assisting Outside Agency – Douglas K. Thompson (4/1/58) Thompson taken into custody for failure to register as a sex offender.

Found Property – Flares turned into LCPD that were found on road.

Fraud – 4:31 p.m. – 3109 NE 26th St. – Possible identity theft reported.

Stolen Vehicle – 4:23 p.m. 7035 NE Neptune Dr. – 5 x 8 black utility trailer stolen from property.

Tuesday, June 18

Criminal Mischief – 7:28 a.m. – Game Over Arcade – Juvenile broke open a number of machines to get the quarters.

Hit and Run – 12:12 p.m. – North Ace Hardware – Caller reports his 2017 Chevy Colorado was damaged at location.

Domestic – 6:15 p.m. – Report of a juvenile assaulting her parents. Juvenile referred to courts for harassment.

Theft – 8:04 p.m. – McDonalds – iPhone stolen at location. Apple Store advised victim photos were being taken with the phone.

Wednesday, June 19

Warrant Arrest – 3:59 a.m. – Gabriel J. Mata (4/14/76) taken into custody for warrant out of Salem for failure to appear.

Theft – 7:11 a.m. – Service Master, 4075 NW Logan Rd. – Items taken and parts off of trailers missing.

Fraud – 8:29 a.m. – 3350 NE Highway 101 – Bank account accessed and money withdrawn.

Domestic – 8:53 a.m. – 1123 SW 51st St. – Caller reported her son assaulted her.

Fraud – 11:29 a.m. – 2328 NE Holmes Rd. – Caller reported fraudulent checks were deposited into his bank account.

Theft – 11:37 a.m. – 95 SW Highway 101 – Caller reported theft of two cell phones from his vehicle.

Thursday, June 20

Welfare Check – 10:42 a.m. – 2020 SE Highway 101 – Multiple reports of a male behaving strangely. Male wearing torn pants, no shoes and a hospital bracelet was having a conversation with someone who wasn’t there. Transported to SNLH.

Disturbance – 11:02 a.m. – 4009 SW Highway 101 – Report of a disturbance in room and two 911 hang-up calls.

Theft – 1:02 p.m. – 3510 NE Highway 101 – Deposit bag and money from register stolen.

Friday, June 21

DOA – 4:33 a.m. – 145 SE Mast Ave. – 911 report of an unconscious male. Kevin J. Wilda (3/27/56) deceased. Pacific View Memorial notified.

Criminal Mischief – 9:53 a.m. – 3780 SE Spyglass Ridge Dr. – Graffiti near the gates to The Pit, on batting cages and near door.

Found Property – 10:05 a.m. – 1102 SW Coast Ave. – Found white Samsung Galaxy Express 3. Taken to LCPD for safekeeping.

Theft – 11:14 a.m. – 1430 SE Highway 101 – Report of White van driving off without paying for $20 in gas.

Criminal Mischief – 2:01 p.m. – 1797 SE 14th St. – Caller reported a male subject was upset that the water was off in the area and damaged his van.

Restraining Order Violation – 7:54 p.m. – Chinook Winds Casino – Caller reports her sister violated restraining order in showroom of casino. Caller and sister were in verbal dispute prior to calling 911.

Sex Offense – 10:05 p.m. – 4031 NW Highway 101 – Officer approached location about possible female runaway from Gresham.

Saturday, June 22

Crash – 3:25 p.m. – Groth Gates, 2614 SE Highway 101 – Two vehicle rear -end crash. Medical responded to evaluate for injury.

Theft – 3:42 p.m. – 95 SW Highway 101 – Stolen cell phone.

Found Property – 5:23 p.m. – D River Wayside – Unfired bullet found and turned in to LCPD.

Runaway Located – 1132 SW 14th St. – Juvenile female taken into custody as she is a runaway from DHS custody.

Trespass – 9:38 p.m. – 4814 SE Highway 101 – Rocky Donovan Gonzalez (3/24/86) taken into custody on PO detainer after reports of him harassing bar customers while intoxicated. Taken to Lincoln County Jail.

Bite – 10:22 p.m. – Chinook Winds Casino – LCPD requested for dog bite at the casino.

Sunday, June 23

Assisting Outside Agency – 10:29 a.m. – Walgreens – Manager advised of a strange female outside upsetting customers. Robyn R. Austin (3/19/93) transported to Lincoln County jail on detainer.

Crash – 10:56 a.m. – 3200 NE Highway 101 – Vehicle struck a bicyclist going through turn lane. No injuries.

Crash – 12:01 p.m. – 2891 SW Highway 101 – Three vehicle non-injury crash.

Theft – 5:15 p.m. – Candyland, 1806 NE Highway 101 – Caller reports three males came in and stole sodas. Left on skateboards and scooters.

Disturbance – 9:03 p.m. – 1108 SW 15th St. – Report of loud music, yelling and screaming. Multiple attempts to contact, turns down music and won’t open the door. Probable cause written for disorderly conduct.

Monday, June 24

DUII – 2:17 p.m. – SW 50th St. & SW Highway 101 – Earlier report of intoxicated driver leaving Chinook Winds. Officer flagged down by citizen with complaint of listed vehicle nearly running them off the road. Vehicle located, traffic stop performed and Curtis D. Bosworth (12/15/82) taken into custody for DUII. Cited and released.

DUII – 1:33 a.m. – SW 32nd St. & Highway 101 – Juvenile driver taken into custody for DUII and transported to LCPD. Cited and released.

Assisting Outside Agency – 3:14 p.m. – Benjamin M. Noffsinger (8/26/79) taken into custody on warrant out of Lincoln County for contempt of court.

Assisting Outside Agency – 11:04 p.m. – Safeway – Darrel G. Richards (6/7/68) taken into custody for violation of no contact order release agreement. Richards was transported to Lincoln County Jail.

Tuesday, June 25

Theft – 3:06 a.m. – 2522 NW Mast Ave. – Missing property after allowing a guest to stay for a couple days.

Found Property – 9:20 a.m. – D River Wayside – Public Works brought in sunglasses, a Good Sam card and a black iPhone to LCPD.

Suspicious Vehicle – 11:08 a.m. – SE 3rd St. public parking – Vehicle parked with plate that returns unable to locate. VIN is obstructed and can not be ran.

Fraud – 1:54 p.m. – Bi-Mart – Fraudulent request to fill a prescription.

Theft – 4:29 p.m. – Motel 6 – Prescription medication stolen/misplaced.

Assisting Outside Agency – 4:53 p.m. – LCPD – Enrique Omar Mejia (7/8/91) turned himself into police station for Lincoln County misdemeanor warrant. Cited and released from LCPD.

Theft – 6:08 p.m. – Chinook Winds Casino – Victim reports her ticket was stolen.

Assisting Outside Agency – 10:36 p.m. NE 14th St. & NE Oar Ave. – Michael J. Burk (10/2/86) taken into custody and transported to Lincoln County jail for felony out-of-state warrant.

Extra Patrol Request – Olivia Beach – Multiple complaints of transients coming onto properties and going through trash and recycling bins.

Criminal Mischief – 8 a.m. – 2430 NE 14th St. – Bank of post office boxes for apartment complex broken into and damaged.

Disturbance – 1:33 p.m. – B Nails, 4079 NW Logan Rd. – Caller reported another female customer was screaming and threatening her. Amber M. Sirotak (3/16/82) was taken into custody and transported to LCPD then taken to Lincoln County Jail for disorderly conduct.

Hit and Run – 1:57 p.m. – NW 14th St. & Highway 101 – Vehicle struck traffic light pole and left scene.

Thursday, June 27

Suspicious Vehicle – 5:23 p.m. – White 1995 Ford Explorer was left parked in roadway with door open. Officer responded and vehicle towed by Care Care.

Found Property – 10:22 p.m. – Citizen requested we keep a green notebook in safekeeping for her until she gets out of jail.

Statewide fire season officially takes effect on all ODF protected lands

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Fire season is officially in effect on all Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) protected lands.

The announcement comes after the ODF Northwest Oregon and North Cascade protection districts declared fire season July 1. ODF’s Southwest Oregon District was the first to declare fire season June 1.

ODF protects more than 16 million acres of private, county, state and federal land.

Fire season is declared at the local district level, with restrictions intended to help prevent human-caused wildfires. Declarations are based on the National Fire Danger Rating System as well as other local factors, such as weather and conditions on the ground.

Fire season generally runs through October and ends based on local conditions.

For residents within ODF’s 12 fire protection districts, the arrival of fire season means the end of unregulated outdoor debris burning, a leading cause of wildfire.

While permits to burn may be issued in some areas, debris burning is generally prohibited throughout the summer due to increased wildfire risk. Violators burning without a permit will be cited and held liable for fire suppression costs.

Other public use fire restrictions are also in effect in several areas. The use of fireworks, tracer ammunition and exploding targets are illegal within ODF protection boundaries, as well as other state and federal lands.

Campfires, the mowing of dry, cured grass, cutting and welding, power saw use and other spark-emitting activities are regulated at the local level, depending upon the conditions and fire danger.

For example, during low fire danger, mowing may be allowed all day. However, during moderate, high and extreme fire danger mowing may be restricted to early morning or prohibited until conditions improve.

ODF encourages the public to stay informed of current fire restrictions by visiting the agency’s Fire Restrictions & Closures website or calling their local ODF or protective association office.

Forest operators are required to follow fire season requirements, including providing a water supply, fire tools, spark arresters on equipment, and fire watch. Similar to fire danger restrictions for the public, operators must follow rules under the four-tiered Industrial Fire Precaution Level (IFPL) system.