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ODFW Commission Denies Petition For Restrictive Crabbing Rules

A packed hearing room in Springfield became the latest front in a growing conflict over how Oregon should balance whale protection with the economic survival of its coastal fishing communities. The Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission heard over 5 hours of testimony and in the end voted to deny an Administrative Procedures Act (APA) petition seeking immediate new rulemaking on whale entanglements in the commercial Dungeness crab fishery.The proposed changes were aimed at reduc

Proposals on Vacancy, Agenda Policy Stall at Lincoln County Commission Meeting

A series of governance-related proposals brought forward by Commissioner Casey Miller during Wednesday Feb. 18’s Lincoln County Board of Commissioners meeting did not advance on the Board’s current two-member configuration. The meeting addressed both routine county business and several process-related matters connected to the vacancy created by the Jan. 4 passing of Commissioner Claire Hall. The meeting began collegially, with the commissioners approving the consent calendar,

Newport Passes Permenant Ban On Fireworks

The Newport City Council has voted to ban consumer fireworks inside city limits, approving a year-round prohibition on the use, sale, and possession of fireworks in a 6–1 vote after a lengthy and at times emotional discussion. The new law, Ordinance 2026-02, amends the Newport Municipal Code to outlaw consumer fireworks within city limits, including those that are currently legal under Oregon state law. The only exceptions will be permitted public displays, such as the city’s

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Woman Assaults Officers When They Try To Remove Her From Walking In The Road Disrupting Traffic

On February 6, 2026, at approximately 7:45 a.m., officers with the Toledo Police Department responded to multiple reports of a female walking in and out of traffic along Business Highway 20 near Northwest Dundon Road, creating a significant safety hazard for herself and motorists. Officer Christian Bailey and Sergeant Aaron Pitcher responded to the calls and located the individual, later identified as 32-year old Emily Pearl Wiltrout who appeared to be in crisis and was obser

Plane Crashes Into A Tree In Waldport

photo provided by LCSO On February 11, 2026, at approximately 1:35pm, The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office received a report of an airplane crash at the Wakonda Beach Airport in Waldport. The aircraft was reported to be severely damaged, with the pilot still inside, and stuck approximately 50 feet up in the trees. Emergency responders from the The Lincoln County Technical Rescue Team members arrived on scene and contacted the pilot, who was the sole occupant of the aircraft. T

Siletz Fire Receives Grant For Department Restructure To Benefit Community

The Siletz Valley Fire District has secured just over $1 million in federal funding and finalized a key land deal with the City of Siletz, clearing the way for a new fire station annex, an eventual on-site ambulance, and a fully certified community evacuation shelter. Fire Chief Lapoff said the district has been working with Congresswoman Hoyle’s office and Senator Merkley’s office for almost two years to secure the funding. The district was awarded $1,015,000. The money will

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