Early Saturday morning, April 25th, 2026 around 9:15 am Depoe Bay Fire and Rescue crews were dispatched to a report of a 25-year old man who had fallen on the rocks at the cliffside at Rocky Creek State Park, north of Depoe Bay and sustained injuries. Upon arrival Depoe Bay firefighters assessed and stabilized the patient, and determined the safest extraction method was a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter hoist. The Lincoln County Technical Rescue Team was requested as a backup. A

Newport City leaders have begun formally discussing the future of the Big Creek Dam, signaling the start of a critical decision-making process for local infrastructure and public safety. During the city council meeting on April 20, city council members heard from city engineer, Chris Beatty, along with a representative from the consulting firm Jacobs Engineering. The Newport City Council selected two alternative design approaches presented by Jacobs Engineering that address c

On Sunday April 19th, 2026 an individual contacted the Toledo Police Department with information concerning a Toledo resident, Elton Don Hostler, being in possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM). Through investigation officers developed probable cause to believe Mr. Hostler was in possession of CSAM. A portion of the CSAM appeared to be from internet sources, but also included CSAM videos involving local child victims. As officers began preparing search warrants on M