On Thursday, April 16, 2026, at 1:16 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle fatal crash on Highway 20 near milepost 1, just east of Newport. The preliminary investigation indicated a silver Chrysler Town & County van, operated by 77-year old Rosalea Ann Engelbrecht of Waldport, was traveling westbound on Hwy. 20 near Newport when the van began to veer into the oncoming lane for an unknown reason. An eastbound gray Toyota Highlander, operated by 82-year old John

During a lengthy discussion at the LCSD board meeting, district leaders outlined a multi‑year history of efforts to bring Siletz Valley Charter School into compliance with its charter agreement and state and federal requirements. The school serves students in the Siletz community and is closely tied to Confederated Tribe of Siletz Indians tribal culture and identity. History of compliance concerns According to Lincoln County School District Superintendent Dr Majalise Tolan th

North Lincoln Fire and Rescue crews responded to a house in the Cutler City area of Lincoln City Sunday night that previously burned in November and now has been heavily damaged by a second fire. This incident raises fresh concerns among neighbors and highlights the limits of what local fire and city officials can do about dangerous structures. According to North Lincoln Fire Chief Rob Dahlman, the home was already uninhabitable from the first blaze in November. The owner, ho