North Lincoln Fire & Rescue was dispatched shortly before 7:45 a.m. on Thursday August 27 for a land-based rescue on the cliff above the beach in Roads End. The person had been reported missing since the previous night. 911 callers were able to provide information that helped responders locate the person, who was found approximately 150 feet above the beach on a loose shale cliff. Because of the steep and unstable terrain, the Lincoln County Technical Rescue Team was requeste

Samaritan Health Services has received approval from the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) for its proposed affiliation with MultiCare Health System, marking the most significant milestone to date in the organizations’ affiliation process. The approval allows Samaritan and MultiCare to move forward with the remaining regulatory approvals, legal and administrative steps required to complete the transaction. OHA’s approval includes conditions designed to protect access to care and

Oregon State Police are investigating extensive vandalism that occurred at multiple Oregon State Parks in Lincoln County. The vandalism occurred sometime between approximately 10:00 p.m. on August 21, and 7:00 a.m. on August 22, 2026. Multiple state park restroom facilities were targeted, with damage ranging from the removal of paper towel dispensers to the destruction and removal of fixtures and other items from inside the facilities. Fires were also intentionally started