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Commissioner Miller Advocates For Appointment Of Landers

Information provided by County Commissioner Casey Miller: For nearly six months, Lincoln County has operated with a vacant seat on the Board of Commissioners following the passing of Commissioner Claire Hall in January 2026. While two commissioners can legally conduct county business, the public deserves full representation and a fully functioning three-member Board. The purpose of filling a vacancy is not simply to occupy an empty seat. The purpose is to restore representati

OSP Fish & Wildlife Looking For Tips In Unlawful River Otter Killing

The Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife Division is asking for the public’s assistance in locating the person(s) responsible for the unlawful take of a river otter east of Waldport in Lincoln County. On May 6, 2026, Fish and Wildlife troopers received a report of a deceased river otter floating in Thissel Pond in eastern Lincoln County. Thissel Pond is a popular trout fishing pond located near the Oregon Hatchery Research Center on Fall Creek Road in Alsea. Troopers arrived

Burn Ban In Affect

As of today, June 15, all Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) districts and Lincoln County Fire Defense Board are in fire season. This means that to reduce the risk of human-caused wildfires, fire restrictions may be in place where you live or at a destination you plan to visit or recreate. “Looking at the current conditions and projections for the summer, ODF is prepared to have another busy fire season,” said Michael Curran, Oregon Department of Forestry’s Fire Protection D

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Burn Ban In Affect

As of today, June 15, all Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) districts and Lincoln County Fire Defense Board are in fire season. This means that to reduce the risk of human-caused wildfires, fire restrictions may be in place where you live or at a destination you plan to visit or recreate. “Looking at the current conditions and projections for the summer, ODF is prepared to have another busy fire season,” said Michael Curran, Oregon Department of Forestry’s Fire Protection D

18-Year Old From Newport Drowns In Siletz River

Saturday June 13th, 2026 at approximately 6:33 PM emergency responders including the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to a reported missing swimmer in the remote area of the Siletz River gorge, in Logsden, OR. This location was described as two miles upstream of Moonshine Park. Bystanders reported witnessing a male swimmer jumping off the rocks and having trouble returning from the river. Reported attempts to locate and rescue the swimmer were made however ul

K-9 Sly Gets Donation Of Body Armour

K9 Sly will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Sly’s vest was sponsored by Sharon Parker of Sand Springs, OK and will be embroidered with the sentiment “Honoring those who served and sacrificed”. Delivery is expected within ten weeks. Vested Interest in K9s, Inc., established in 2009, is a 501(c)(3) charity whose mission is to provide bullet and stab protective vests and oth

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