Cooler autumn weather triggers bears to begin their annual fall eat-a-thon, known as hyperphagia, to prepare for winter. During this intense feeding period, bears can forage up to 20 hours a day beginning in late summer when berries and fruits have ripened and peaking when pears and apples are available. This year, the mountain berry crop in Western Oregon was scarce, drawing more bears to human food sources even before hyperphagia began. And once a bear is rewarded with an e

On October 12th Oregon State Police Trooper Moody responded to reports of a single-vehicle crash near the intersection of US-101 and Marsh St. in Waldport. Trooper Moody arrived on scene and conducted an investigation. The driver, identified as 26-year old Corbin Collins was placed under arrest for DUII, Reckless Driving, and Criminal Mischief III. After the investigation Collins was later issued a criminal citation and released in lieu of custody. The Lincoln County Sheriff’

Shortly after 1:00 pm on Friday, October 16, 2026, Depoe Bay Fire District (DBFD) along with North Lincoln Fire & Rescue (NLFR) were dispatched to the mouth of the Siletz Bay for reports of a capsized boat and multiple people in the water. Upon arrival, crews were advised by bystanders that one person had made it out of the water on the north side of the bay, within NLFR’s response area, and five additional people were out of the water on the south side, within DBFD’s respons