A large landslide has closed OR 229 between milepost 14 and 15, between Kernville and Siletz. Because the slide has taken out a portion of the road, this will be a long-term closure. The closure follows several days of heavy rain and high water in the area. ODOT crews have been responding to weather-related impacts along OR 229 in recent days, including emergency repairs to a sunken grade area near milepost 9 on Wednesday.  The Lincoln County Sheriff's office is asking the public to please...

There was standing room only during the Waldport City Council meeting as many citizens came to address the council regarding the swirling rumors and deep concerns regarding a potential federal immigration detention contract for housing ICE agents at the Alsi Resort in Bayshore. Mayor Lambert moved at the beginning of the meeting to just discuss the issue at hand, which centered on the ICE lodging rumor, she moved that the rest of the items on the agenda be tabled until the next meeting. This...

On December 11 th , just before noon, Newport Police Officers received information from Law enforcement of a red truck that was suspected to be involved in a burglary from the Waldport area.  Officers were provided surveillance photos detailing the vehicle description.   While searching the Newport area for the truck, a Newport Police officer observed a red truck matching the description parked in the parking lot of 150 NE 20 th ST, at Fred Meyer.  While waiting for assistance from other...