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Governor Asks For Federal Disaster Declaration From December Storm
Gov. Tina Kotek has requested a major disaster declaration from President Donald Trump following severe storms that struck Oregon from Dec. 15 to Dec. 21, 2025. The request seeks public assistance for nine counties — Clackamas, Hood River, Lane, Lincoln, Linn, Polk, Tillamook, Union and Yamhill — and statewide access to the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. "The scale of damage from December's severe storms impacted multiple Oregon communities, with more than $15 milli
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
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