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ICE Says They Have No Current Plans for Newport Detention Facility

Federal immigration officials say they currently have no plans to build or operate an Immigration and Customs Enforcement holding facility in Newport or anywhere in Lincoln County, according to a declaration filed in federal court on February 27, 2026 as part of an ongoing lawsuit brought by the State of Oregon and the City of Newport. In court filings supporting a motion to dismiss the case, ICE officials argue that the lawsuit challenging a proposed immigration detention or

DA Wallace Discusses Staffing, Budget and Governance Issues at Yachats Town Hall

DA Jenna Wallace speaking in Yachats Lincoln County District Attorney Jenna Wallace hosted a town hall in Yachats on Saturday, Feb. 28, outlining rising caseloads, staffing shortages, and governance concerns affecting her office. Wallace presented updated filing statistics, noting that felony filings increased from 317 in 2024 to 459 in 2025, while misdemeanor filings rose from 1,073 to 1,314. Juvenile criminal filings nearly doubled, from 36 to 64 cases year over year. She

Ribbon Cutting Set For Tiny Home Project In Lincoln City

Less than a year after breaking ground a ribbon cutting will be held on a housing project that will benefit 2020 wildfire survivors and those facing ongoing housing challenges. NW Coastal Housing has teamed up with Coast Vineyard Church, the City of Lincoln City, Lincoln County, and Oregon Housing Community Services to open a 12-unit tiny home complex designed to provide six units of transitional housing with preference to wildfire survivors and six units of affordable housin

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Toledo Man Arrested For Mail Theft

Lincoln County Sheriff’s Deputies say a string of mail thefts in the Seal Rock area has led to the arrest of a Toledo man but the investigation serves as a strong reminder that criminals often rely on opportunity — and residents can take key steps to protect themselves. On February 19, 2026, deputies received multiple reports of stolen mail near NW Kinglet Street. During the investigation, law enforcement learned similar thefts had been occurring throughout the area over the

Hit And Run Suspect Turned Himself In

On Friday, 2-20-2026, at about 6:30pm Lincoln City Police Officers responded to a report of a vehicle that had struck a pedestrian in the area of NW 15 th Street on Highway 101. When they arrived, they found 80-year-old Lincoln City resident, Joseph Koffend, injured on the street. Lincoln City Police Officers, North Lincoln Fire and Rescue personnel, and Pacific West Ambulance staff provided medical care until Koffend was able to be transported to the Samaritan North Linco

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

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