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Photo by Anne Schulz Everyone can fish, clam and crab for free in Oregon on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 14 and 15, 2026. No fishing/shellfish licenses or tags, endorsements or validations are required on these days. Both Oregon residents and nonresidents can fish for free. All other fishing regulations apply including closures, single rod limitations, bag limits and size restrictions. See the Oregon sport fishing regulations to check regulations. Remember to check   MyODFW.com

On February 6, 2026, at approximately 7:45 a.m., officers with the Toledo Police Department responded to multiple reports of a female walking in and out of traffic along Business Highway 20 near Northwest Dundon Road, creating a significant safety hazard for herself and motorists. Officer Christian Bailey and Sergeant Aaron Pitcher responded to the calls and located the individual, later identified as 32-year old Emily Pearl Wiltrout who appeared to be in crisis and was obser

Board divided on next steps as written legal clarification requested on appointment deadline The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners met Thursday morning in a special session to announce finalists for the vacant Position 2 seat following the January 4 passing of Commissioner Claire Hall. The meeting ended without agreement after Commissioners Casey Miller and Walter Chuck presented completely different candidate lists. The meeting was called to announce finalists and outlin

photo provided by LCSO On February 11, 2026, at approximately 1:35pm, The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office received a report of an airplane crash at the Wakonda Beach Airport in Waldport. The aircraft was reported to be severely damaged, with the pilot still inside, and stuck approximately 50 feet up in the trees. Emergency responders from the The Lincoln County Technical Rescue Team members arrived on scene and contacted the pilot, who was the sole occupant of the aircraft. T

The city of Siletz is racing against time to correct what local leaders say is a deeply flawed income survey, one that could cost the community millions of dollars in affordable funding for a new wastewater treatment plant. City of Siletz officials say they first learned of the problem after years of planning with multiple government agencies to finance a long-needed replacement for the town’s aging wastewater treatment facility. During what is known as a “one-stop” meeting,

The Siletz Valley Fire District has secured just over $1 million in federal funding and finalized a key land deal with the City of Siletz, clearing the way for a new fire station annex, an eventual on-site ambulance, and a fully certified community evacuation shelter. Fire Chief Lapoff said the district has been working with Congresswoman Hoyle’s office and Senator Merkley’s office for almost two years to secure the funding. The district was awarded $1,015,000. The money will