On August 11th, the Oregon State Police (OSP) Newport Patrol Office responded to a report of a missing person from a campground north of Newport. The adult individual, who experiences developmental disabilities, was known to be non verbal. They were familiar with the campground and often took short walks in the area. However, when they did not return within the expected timeframe, the family became concerned. OSP asked for assistance from the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office f

The captain of the fishing vessel Southern Horizon was arrested at the Newport Docks last week after authorities alleged he operated the vessel recklessly, threatened crew members and showed signs of possible impairment. According to a probable cause statement filed in Lincoln County Circuit Court, 36-year-old Anthony Forrest Lee Green was arrested at approximately 9:56 p.m. on August 13 after the U.S. Coast Guard brought the vessel Southern Horizon into port. Oregon State Po

Lincoln County's mobile crisis team is fundamentally transforming how the community responds to mental health emergencies by bringing crisis intervention services directly to people in their communities rather than limiting response to emergency departments and jails. The program represents a significant shift in crisis response philosophy in Oregon and locally in recent years, moving from a reactive, institution-based model to a proactive, community-centered approach that me