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Fatal Crash Claims The Life Of Waldport Man
A fatal crash occurred on Highway 101 on Wednesday evening June 4, 2025, that closed Highway 101 with a detour in place for four hours....

Kiera Morgan
Jun 51 min read


Newport Bans Fireworks
Safety Concerns Spark Unanimous Council Decision In a pivotal meeting, the Newport City Council unanimously approved a resolution banning...

Kiera Morgan
Jun 41 min read


Pedestrian Safety Education
On Thursday, May 29, 2025, the Newport Police Department conducted its first Pedestrian Safety Education Enforcement operation in over 10...

Kiera Morgan
Jun 32 min read


Skinny The Seal Turns 50
The Oregon Coast Aquarium (OCAq) is celebrating a historic milestone: Skinny, the world’s oldest living Pacific harbor seal, is turning...

Kiera Morgan
Jun 31 min read


Port of Newport Approves Their Budget
The Port of Newport Port Commission approved a $28.7 million budget for fiscal year 2025-26 at its meeting on Tuesday May 27th. Earlier...

Kiera Morgan
Jun 22 min read


Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Helps With Child Abuse Investigation Leading To An Arrest
On Tuesday, May 20th, 2025, the Newport Police, with the assistance of the Lincoln City Police Department, served a search warrant at a...

Kiera Morgan
May 232 min read


Man Arrested After Pulling A Gun On A Driver
On Monday May 12th, 2025 at 9:16 am Newport Police Officers were dispatched to Walmart on a report of a male subject pointing a firearm...

Kiera Morgan
May 131 min read


Search Suspended For Newport Fisherman
The Coast Guard suspended its search at 8:40 p.m. Friday May 9th for 44-year-old Captain Jon Stevenson aboard the 68-foot fishing vessel,...

Kiera Morgan
May 102 min read


Partnership Will Help Provide Swim Lessons To Kids
Lincoln County School District and Newport Parks & Recreation have reestablished a crucial partnership bringing swim lessons to local...

Kiera Morgan
May 82 min read


New Seal At The Oregon Coast Aquarium
The Oregon Coast Aquarium (OCAq) has welcomed a new Pacific harbor seal, and though “Garry” is the youngest and smallest of the...

Kiera Morgan
May 52 min read


BeJeweled Event Benefits Food Share
The sixteenth annual Be Jeweled pre-loved jewelry sale extravaganza is set for Saturday, May 10th 10 am - 4 pm at the Central Coast...

Kiera Morgan
May 42 min read


State Police Respond To Crashes And DUII's
On April 27th state police trooper Katsikis responded to a crash at highway 101 and 18. Investigation showed the driver of a GMC Yukon...

Kiera Morgan
May 32 min read


Loyalty Days And Blessing Of The Fleet
The first weekend in May is the annual Loyalty Days and Seafair Festival. Celebrate community spirit and patriotism at the Newport...

Kiera Morgan
May 22 min read


Newport Mayor Advocates For Big Creek Dam Funding
Newport Mayor Jan Kaplan provided virtual testimony to the Oregon State Legislature’s Joint Committee on Ways and Means. His testimony...

Kiera Morgan
Apr 251 min read


Highway 20 Crash Claims Newport Woman's Life
On Thursday, April 17, 2025, at precisely 7:07 a.m., Oregon State Police were dispatched to the scene of a serious three-vehicle crash on...

Kiera Morgan
Apr 182 min read


New Specialty Shark License Plate
By Michelle Klampe Vouchers are now on sale for a new specialty Oregon license plate that researchers hope will inspire people to think...

Kiera Morgan
Apr 93 min read


Newport Seeks Public Input On City Center Plan
The City of Newport is working to create a vibrant, welcoming city center that could be home to successful businesses, housing options,...

Kiera Morgan
Apr 43 min read


Law Enforcement Staying Prepared For Any Emergency
During Spring Break the Tactical Response Team including Lincoln County Sheriff's Deputies and Newport Police worked on an Active Threat...

Kiera Morgan
Apr 34 min read


Teen Arrested After Attempted To Elude Police
On Saturday March 29th at around 12:30 am a Newport Police Officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a truck driven by 18-year old...

Kiera Morgan
Mar 312 min read


Spruce Tree At Yaquina Bay State Park Declared Hazard
The Sitka Spruce that stands in the median near the entrance to Yaquina Bay State Recreation Site was declared a hazard due to...

Kiera Morgan
Mar 312 min read
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