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Staffing Issues Limit Public Access At D.A's Office

Lincoln County's District Attorney says a deepening staffing crisis is forcing her office to close its front counter to the public at times, limiting access for crime victims and raising broader concerns about public safety and county leadership. In an interview with Oregon Coast Breaking News, District Attorney Jenna described months of struggling to maintain basic services as 11 positions remain unfilled due to a county budget deficit. Those vacancies include three Deputy D

Marine Board Offers Guidance For Proposed Rules For Siletz River

The Oregon State Marine Board held its quarterly meeting on January 29 in Salem. The Board denied a petition for a slow-no wake for the entirety of Ana Reservoir in Lake County, approved a Waterway Access Permit exemption for those engaged in whitewater activities on identified Class IV+ river segments, and offered guidance on how to proceed with proposed rulemaking for the Siletz River upstream of Jack Morgan Park. Siletz River Petition: In its final action item, staff req

Tibetan Monk Tour

Bringing a beautiful gift to coastal cities, four Tibetan monks from Gaden Shartse Phukhang Monasteries in India are touring the Oregon coast this February, with week-long stops in Lincoln City, Yachats and Newport. Organized by Lincoln County Friends of Tibet in conjunction with the Lincoln County Cultural Center and the Yachats Chamber of Commerce, the tour brings the rich and colorful music, sights, and art of Tibetan culture to our coastal audiences. The tour’s purpose is

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Two Arrested For Armed Bank Robbery In Depoe Bay

A late-morning bank robbery at Columbia Bank in Depoe Bay on Thursday triggered a multi-agency response and a swift manhunt that ended with two suspects from the Portland area in custody and more than $50,000 recovered in Nye Beach in Newport. According to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched at approximately 11:48 a.m. on Thursday January 29th to a robbery at Columbia Bank after callers reported that two armed men wearing face coverings entered the b

Lincoln City Fire Displaces Four

North Lincoln Fire & Rescue responded to a structure fire at approximately 3:55 p.m. on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, in the 2800 block of North Highway 101 in Lincoln City. First-arriving crews were on scene in less than two minutes from the time of dispatch and encountered heavy smoke and fire coming from the rear of the structure. Firefighters immediately initiated an aggressive fire attack, working to stop the spread of the fire and protect the front portion of the building.

Reckless Driver Leads Police On High Speed Chase

Saturday morning January 10, 2026, Lincoln County Sheriff’s Deputies received information regarding a vehicle being operated recklessly through an active construction zone on Highway 101, at the north end of Lincoln City toward the intersection with highway 18 nearly hitting workers and running over traffic cones. At approximately 8:37am, a deputy located the van entering Newport city limits at a high rate of speed, traveling in the oncoming lane. Deputies attempted to stop t

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Coffee With Kiera

Join Kiera for a bi-weekly informational visit with local leaders, business owners, and community members from all around Lincoln County. Coffee With Kiera, brought to you by The Human Bean of Newport and Lincoln City. This video series is a great opportunity to engage, share ideas, and strengthen our community ties. Grab your coffee and come be part of the conversation! We look forward to seeing you there!

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