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Shanks announces candidacy for Lincoln County Sheriff

Adam Shanks declared his candidacy for Sheriff of Lincoln County today to succeed Sheriff Curtis Landers who will not be seeking re-election.

Special Elections results

As of Tuesday night at 8p.m. here are the results of the county and city special election.

Lincoln County Planning Commission seeks new members

Lincoln County is seeking new members to serve on the Lincoln County Planning Commission.  

Reopen Lincoln County application sent to Governor

Lincoln County Commissioners voted 2-1 Monday to approve submitting an application for Phase One reopening to Gov. Kate Brown and Tuesday it was finalized and sent.

Lincoln County Commissioners to send reopening request after narrow vote

Lincoln County's Board of Commissioners met virtually Monday and voted narrowly to send an application to Governor Kate Brown to "Phase One" reopen Lincoln County with no date set.

Commissioners uncertain when Lincoln County will qualify for an initial reopening

Lincoln County officials say it remains uncertain when Lincoln County will qualify for an initial reopening of businesses under the State of Oregon plan announced Thursday due to questions about regional readiness.
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Reopening Lincoln County

Lincoln County, along with community partners has begun working on a local plan to reopen local business and recreation that will follow Governor Brown’s Reopening Oregon Framework.

Lincoln County’s 16% in unemployment claims highest in Oregon

One of the most visible and devastating impacts of the state’s stay-at-home order to protect us from the human health crisis presented by COVID-19 has been mass layoffs.

Lincoln County extends lodging moratorium until June

Lincoln County Commissioners and representatives from the county's cities held a special meeting to extend Lincoln County's "Minimize the effects of the COVID-19 Emergency" order Monday, with most cities agreeing to an extension through May 31.
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Dr. Long – What’s Needed Before Reopening

Lincoln County Health Officer discusses Lincoln County's health needs before reopening.

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