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Father Of Drowned Toddler Faces Child Neglect Charges
On October 16, 2025, a Lincoln County Grand Jury returned a Secret Indictment charging 40-year-old Aaron Paulsen with one count of Child Neglect in the Second Degree. The indictment results from an extensive investigation by Lincoln County’s Major Crime Team, led by the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, into the disappearance of Paulsen’s 2-year-old son, Dane, in March 2025. The Lincoln County Grand Jury consists of 7 residents picked randomly through the Lincoln County Ci
Backyard Burning Open In Lincoln County
Backyard burning season is officially open in Lincoln County, and this year, residents will not need a permit to burn. However, local fire officials are urging everyone to burn safely and responsibly as fire risks can change quickly. Chief Lapoff with the Siletz and Toledo Fire Departments is reminding citizens to “think before you burn.” Only clean, natural materials—such as yard debris and untreated wood—should be placed in burn piles. Burning garbage, plastics, or other ho
Siletz Valley School Board Faces Challenges
The Siletz Valley Charter School is facing a critical juncture as it grapples with sweeping leadership changes, severe budget cuts, and...
