The Oregon Court of Appeals has upheld Lincoln County’s short-term rental licensing program, affirming the County’s authority to regulate vacation rentals through a system first established in 2016 and strengthened in subsequent years. The August 12 ruling affirmed that the County’s short-term rental ordinances operate as business regulations rather than land-use decisions subject to the statutes cited by rental owners challenging the program. The court also reversed a lower

On August 11th, the Oregon State Police (OSP) Newport Patrol Office responded to a report of a missing person from a campground north of Newport. The adult individual, who experiences developmental disabilities, was known to be non verbal. They were familiar with the campground and often took short walks in the area. However, when they did not return within the expected timeframe, the family became concerned. OSP asked for assistance from the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office f

The captain of the fishing vessel Southern Horizon was arrested at the Newport Docks last week after authorities alleged he operated the vessel recklessly, threatened crew members and showed signs of possible impairment. According to a probable cause statement filed in Lincoln County Circuit Court, 36-year-old Anthony Forrest Lee Green was arrested at approximately 9:56 p.m. on August 13 after the U.S. Coast Guard brought the vessel Southern Horizon into port. Oregon State Po