The Toledo City Council’s Oct. 7 meeting featured a presentation on the city’s redesigned website, discussion of artificial intelligence in city communications, and two community proclamations. Website redesign emphasizes accessibility and online services Paul Johnson presented the redesigned website, which he said contains about 194 pages organized into four sections: local government, community resources, regional resources and “How Do I” guides. The redesign aims to make c

On October 8th, 2026, at approximately 1:18 PM, Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Deputies were dispatched to a report of a single vehicle crash near SE Shady Cove Ln. The initial report indicated the vehicle crashed into the Alsea Bay and was partially submerged, approximately 40 feet from the shoreline. When deputies arrived on scene, they located a Gray Subaru Outback submerged in the water up to the windows. Deputies saw an individual who appeared to be trapped inside the v

NEWPORT, Ore. - Lincoln County and Commissioner Casey Miller have reached a settlement in a federal civil rights lawsuit challenging restrictions on his ability to perform the duties of his elected office. The settlement agreement provides for permanent protections of Miller's access to county facilities, meetings and communications, along with $64,000 in attorney fees paid by the county's insurer, CIS Trust. The settlement follows a June 18 preliminary injunction issued by U