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Conversations Continue Regarding Siletz River Usage
The Oregon State Marine Board recently held a work session on a controversial rules proposal for motorized boating on the Siletz River, taking invited testimony from local anglers, the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, and state fish and wildlife staff. The proposed rules, approved for public notice at the board’s April 23 meeting, would allow boats with motors of 15 horsepower or less between Jack Morgan Park and an existing downstream boundary, with the river above tha
Officer Involved Shooting Investigation
On Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at approximately 3:54 p.m., Oregon State Police and the Newport Police Department conducted a follow-up investigation that culminated in the use of deadly physical force near the 1500 block of the Siletz River Highway. The Lincoln County Major Crimes Team is responding to investigate the incident. The suspect is deceased. No police officers or members of the community were injured during the incident. Residents are asked to keep clear of the area.
18-Year Old From Newport Drowns In Siletz River
Saturday June 13th, 2026 at approximately 6:33 PM emergency responders including the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to a reported missing swimmer in the remote area of the Siletz River gorge, in Logsden, OR. This location was described as two miles upstream of Moonshine Park. Bystanders reported witnessing a male swimmer jumping off the rocks and having trouble returning from the river. Reported attempts to locate and rescue the swimmer were made however ul
