The Oregon Department of Forestry West Oregon District has terminated fire season and public use restrictions. Burn permits are required for slash burning. Fire Districts note that there is still warm dry weather so we are still not quite out of the woods. The Lincoln County Fire Defense Board, working in cooperation with the Oregon Department of Forestry, established the county's annual yard debris burning ban from June 15 through October 15. The seasonal restrictions were i

Samaritan Health Services and MultiCare Health System plan to begin their partnership on Nov. 1. All public agencies reviewing the affiliation have either approved the transaction or announced their intent to do so, clearing the way for Samaritan to join MultiCare, a nonprofit health system based in Washington state. For patients, Samaritan Health Plans members and InterCommunity Health Network CCO members, the affiliation will not interrupt care or services. Patients can con

Lincoln County residents live on the Cascadia Subduction Zone Earthquake Faultline. This means it is even more important for our communities to be informed and prepared. This event also provides a good reminder to update your emergency plans and supplies. Here in Lincoln County so far, over 6000 have registered for this year. Lincoln County Emergency Management is encouraging community members, businesses, and community groups to participate in the annual Great Oregon Shake