Newport News-Times

From now through Sept. 30, the Oregon State Police will increase enforcement in safety corridors in Lincoln County, thanks to a grant from the Oregon Department of Transportation. More »OSP gets funding for traffic enforcement in safety corridors

The City of Lincoln City is accepting applications for volunteers for a number of boards and committees. Applications may be found online at the city’s website at www.lincolncity.org under “Government,” … More »Lincoln City seeking to fill committee openings

The Newport Fire Department recently announced a training fire that will bring traffic restrictions to NW Coast Street, between NW 6th and NW 8th Streets from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Wednesday, May 30. More »Controlled burn planned May 30

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help to identify two men who allegedly attempted to kidnap an 11-year-old girl in the Lincoln Beach area on Tuesday. More »Sheriff’s office seeking suspects in attempted kidnapping

This picture of the Newport Police Department’s K-9, Eyan, training with the U.S. Coast Guard is one of more than 80 photos on the department’s Pinterest.com page. Pinterest is just the latest foray into … More »Newport Police Department is new social media leader

NEWPORT — In its final budget meeting, which lasted less than an hour, the Lincoln County Budget Committee recommended approval of the proposed 2012-2013 budget - with changes to a single department’s … More »Committee OKs county budget

On May 18, just after 4 p.m., an Oregon State Police Trooper responded to a report of an apparent injury crash involving a single vehicle on Highway 20 at milepost 9. More »Crime briefs

Community Services Consortium Governing Board Executive Committee: 2 p.m., 545 SW Second St., Suite A, Corvallis. Lincoln City Open Space Committee and Lincoln City Park Board: 3 p.m., joint meeting, northwest … More »Meetings

The Port of Newport will harvest and replant eelgrass on the south side of Yaquina Bay adjacent to the NOAA MOC-P facility. More »Volunteers sought for eelgrass planting

In honor of the 20th anniversary of the Lincoln County Jail’s construction, the county will present two opportunities for community members to tour the jail - on Tuesday, May 29, and on Thursday, May 31, … More »Anniversary celebration set at jail

A two-vehicle crash closed the southbound lanes of U.S. Highway 101 at SW Abbey Street in Newport on Tuesday for approximately an hour as police and medical personnel responded and investigated. One driver … More »Two people injured in Newport crash

NEWPORT – The Oregon Department of Education’s application for a waiver from the requirements of No Child Left Behind (NCLB) was returned with comments in late April. The state has been asked to resubmit … More »No waiver issued as yet for No Child Left Behind rules

WALDPORT — The three remaining candidates from an initial field of 50 applicants vying to become the new principal at Crestview Heights School in Waldport ran a gauntlet of evaluations Tuesday, ending … More »Community meets Crestview school principal candidates

NEWPORT — When the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners meets on June 4, they will interview three candidates vying to fill the vacancy being created through the resignation of Commissioner Don Lindl … More »Candidates identified for county commission vacancy

Mackenzie Sanderson, 16, of Waldport created this photo illustration for the Lincoln County Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars patriotic art contest. More »Remembering those who served

Breanna Jones rocked back and forth three times, building momentum and force, an orange discus in her right hand and a large gathering surrounding the discus ring at the 1A State Championships at Western … More »Jones, McGuire shake off nerves, lead Eagles at state

In the May 16 edition, the article about the Lincoln County School District considering meal price increases incorrectly stated that the board’s June meeting would be on June 8 at Newport High School. … More »Correction

The Lincoln County Jail recently began using new technology designed to control the televisions viewed by inmates. More »Lincoln County Jail utilizes new technology for inmate television

Each year, thousands of people take to the back roads and hiking trails to enjoy what nature has to offer, and each year, people become lost or injured and find they are unprepared for the situation. Here … More »Law enforcement tip of the week

Two Newport police officers were recognized for their bravery and lifesaving efforts at Monday’s meeting of the Newport City Council. In the photo on the left, Newport Police Chief Mark Miranda presents … More »Police officers honored

Newport City Recorder Peggy Hawker announced this week the availability of candidate information packets for the three city council positions and mayor’s seat that will appear on the Nov. 6 ballot. More »Newport City Council seats are up for grabs

Depoe Bay’s steep rocky headlands have proven fatal to the unwary, but city officials have ordered Planner Larry Lewis to remove warning signs and safety barriers from a plan for 26 new scenic view ar … More »Depoe Bay decides against warning signs at dangerous city parks

TOLEDO - As of Saturday, May 19, the Toledo Police Department is without a sergeant. Mike Helton, who has worked with the department since 2005 and served as the interim chief while Chief Dave Enyeart … More »Helton leaves Toledo Police Department