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Toledo Works To Stay Ahead Of Water Conservation
The Toledo City Council is gearing up for what members believe could be a very difficult summer for local water supplies, and they want the community talking about conservation now, not when reservoirs are already low. During a recent work session, councilors and staff revisited last year’s voluntary water curtailment and openly questioned whether “voluntary” would be enough this time around. Several officials pointed to a strikingly dry winter across the region, low snowpack
Commissioner Casey Miller Files Federal Retaliation Lawsuit
Lincoln County Commissioner Casey Miller has filed a federal lawsuit alleging county officials retaliated after he questioned whether they were complying with Oregon’s public meetings law. The lawsuit was filed on March 13 in the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon. It names Lincoln County, Human Resources Director David Collier, County Counsel Kristin Yuille, Commissioner Walter Chuck, and the estate of former Commissioner Claire Hall as defendants. A copy of the
Mutual Aid Helps Extinguish Newport Garage Fire
On Firday March 13th at 11:41 pm Newport fire Department called in mutual aid from Depoe Bay, Seal Rock, and Central Coast fire departments along with crews from Pac West Ambulance when they responded to a residential structure fire involving a garage and attic on NE 6 th street in Newport. Upon arrival, firefighters observed dense smoke emanating from a fire in the garage that extended into the attic. Fire crews confirmed that the building had been evacuated and promptly in
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