http://www.newportnewstimes.com Top Stories RSS Feed Fri, 03 Sep 2010 03:02:03 -0500 http://www.newportnewstimes.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.newportnewstimes.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=23989 Monday evening session focuses on economic opportunities analysis The effort to update and upgrade Toledo's antiquated industrial zoning is gathering momentum, as the committee assigned to lead the way met Monday night to hear about a trends analysis review. City officials and Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:43:51 -0500 http://www.newportnewstimes.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.newportnewstimes.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=23988 Public hearing to focus on environmental assessment By Terry Dillman Of the News-Times The next step in a project designed to revolutionize marine research efforts arrives in Newport Thursday in the form of a public hearing in the Guin Library at Hatfield Marine Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:43:12 -0500 http://www.newportnewstimes.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.newportnewstimes.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=23987 No spill reported, more than 4,600 gallons are safely offloaded A tanker truck carrying sodium hydroxide to the Georgia-Pacific pulp and paper mill in Toledo on Monday morning overturned at the intersection of Business Highway 20 and NE Sturdevant Road, resulting in the cab Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:39:57 -0500 http://www.newportnewstimes.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.newportnewstimes.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=23986 A Lincoln County Sheriff's Deputy pulled over a vehicle on Highway 20 at around 9 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 19, after the driver was clocked doing 76 miles per hour in a 55 mph zone. A GMC Jimmy was stopped near milepost 29, and a Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:37:57 -0500 http://www.newportnewstimes.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.newportnewstimes.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=23985 Wednesday Lincoln County Board of Commissioners: 9:30 a.m., county courthouse, Newport. Executive Board of the Intergovernmental Council of the Lincoln County Communications Agency (LinCom): 1:30 p.m., 815 SW Lee St., Newport. Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:37:19 -0500 http://www.newportnewstimes.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.newportnewstimes.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=23984 A Depoe Bay man was indicted last week on a charge of attempted murder, which stemmed from an incident on Aug. 16 that began as a domestic disturbance. In addition to attempted murder, a Lincoln County grand jury on Thursday, Aug. 26, indicted Brian Lance Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:36:29 -0500 http://www.newportnewstimes.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.newportnewstimes.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=23983 The following individuals were convicted of felony offenses in Lincoln County Circuit Court. Any associated charges filed in conjunction with those felony charges are listed as well. This list also includes persons convicted of any assault charges, whether felony or misdemeanor. Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:34:33 -0500 http://www.newportnewstimes.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.newportnewstimes.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=23982 Wilder Dog Park was dedicated at an opening party on Sunday, Aug. 29. The Lincoln County Animal Shelter brought Frieda, one of their adoptable dogs with a great personality, to the party. In addition to the donations partygoers made to support the shelter, Wilder has Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:34:15 -0500 http://www.newportnewstimes.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.newportnewstimes.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=23981 Group endorses Lincoln City mayor's bid for reelection At the Aug. 25 meeting of the Lincoln County Democratic Central Committee, a formal vote among those attending showed unanimous support for Lincoln City Mayor Lori Hollingsworth in her bid for reelection on Nov. 2. Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:32:55 -0500 http://www.newportnewstimes.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.newportnewstimes.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=23980 Volunteers still being sought for Friendly Visitor Program A program to provide continuing outreach to Lincoln County seniors is receiving a financial boost from the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners. The commissioners have awarded $10,000 to the Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) to expand Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:32:13 -0500 http://www.newportnewstimes.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.newportnewstimes.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=23979 Lions and tigers and bears, oh my! Okay, so we don't have tigers, but we do have lions and bears. Our lions come in the form of animals better known as cougars. Cougars are native to the Americas and are roaming throughout Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:31:51 -0500 http://www.newportnewstimes.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.newportnewstimes.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=23978 Meeting takes place Thursday in Newport David Waltz, coastal basin specialist for the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), will address the MidCoast Watersheds Council on Thursday about new developments in DEQ's efforts to maintain and improve water quality on the central Oregon coast. Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:31:23 -0500 http://www.newportnewstimes.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.newportnewstimes.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=23977 State police cite one driver for making a dangerous turn Two drivers and a pedestrian suffered minor injuries in a Saturday crash on Highway 229 near milepost 25. According to the Oregon State Police, Penny Ruth Kinion of Toledo was headed south on Highway Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:31:01 -0500 http://www.newportnewstimes.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.newportnewstimes.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=23970 Through the diligence of Lincoln County School District's safety coordinator, and with funding from a federal grant, students and staff in local schools will be better prepared to respond appropriately in case of an emergency, be it earthquake, medical problem, threat of violence on school Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:22:24 -0500 http://www.newportnewstimes.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.newportnewstimes.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=23969 A trio of kayakers floats past a flock of seagulls on Salishan Spit in Siletz Bay at the southern end of Lincoln City. Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:21:26 -0500 http://www.newportnewstimes.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.newportnewstimes.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=23968 It takes a lot to get a geologist to look up from the ground, let alone get him airborne, but that's what happened recently as geologists from the Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries (DOGAMI) and the Oregon Civil Air Patrol teamed up in Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:18:59 -0500 http://www.newportnewstimes.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.newportnewstimes.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=23967 The following information was provided by the Oregon Motor Vehicles Division: The following persons were convicted recently of Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants in Lincoln County: Dorothy Maxine Highley, 59, of Logsden. Arrested July 11, 2008, convicted June 22, 2010. Dean Harris Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:18:19 -0500 http://www.newportnewstimes.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.newportnewstimes.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=23962 Transfer students add to Taft program With only three seniors - just one with experience in the program - the Taft volleyball team is taking this as a building year. "We are really young experience-wise," Coach Danny Labasan said. Amanda Cox played part of Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:11:30 -0500 http://www.newportnewstimes.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.newportnewstimes.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=23928 10,000-mile trip is raising awareness about ocean pollution By Larry Coonrod Of the News-Times The 26-foot "Jolly Roger" sailed into Yaquina Bay Monday night, another stop on its 10,000-mile journey to study plastic debris in ocean water and spread awareness of this growing Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:15:21 -0500 http://www.newportnewstimes.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.newportnewstimes.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=23927 Intriguing mayoral races take shape in Toledo, Newport, Lincoln City With filing deadlines past everywhere but Waldport, the candidate line-ups for city and county offices run the gamut from predictable to potential potboilers. Incumbents face outspoken challengers for the two available county commissioner Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:13:27 -0500 http://www.newportnewstimes.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.newportnewstimes.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=23926 As the air consortium partnership between Newport, Astoria and SeaPort Airlines enters its final six months of subsidized flights, the airline's decision to move away from advertising in local media in favor of web-based options is being called into question. SeaPort recently announced a shift Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:11:51 -0500 http://www.newportnewstimes.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.newportnewstimes.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=23925 Breach repair could cost $75,000 Already mired in serious discussions about finding the means to replace much of the city's aging water and sewer system, Toledo officials are facing a vivid reminder of why it's so vital. Public Works Director Adam Denlinger said Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:10:39 -0500 http://www.newportnewstimes.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.newportnewstimes.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=23924 County has funds for economic development and community projects The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners announced recently that grant applications are now available for local community and economic development projects. The deadline for submitting applications for the next round of funding is Friday, Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:09:04 -0500 http://www.newportnewstimes.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.newportnewstimes.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=23923 A Toledo public works crew preps part of Main Street Thursday morning as part of the city's repaving efforts in the downtown area. Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:08:26 -0500 http://www.newportnewstimes.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.newportnewstimes.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=23922 North Lincoln Fire & Rescue personnel responded shortly after 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 19, to a report of an accident involving a construction crane on Highway 229 near milepost 5.9. When crews arrived, they found the cab of the crane had been crushed by Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:06:16 -0500 http://www.newportnewstimes.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.newportnewstimes.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=23921 Two arrested for burglary Newport police officers responded to the South Beach Marina at around 12:50 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 24, after a Port of Newport security officer discovered a burglary at the marina office. The security officer had contacted two men in the area, Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:04:07 -0500 http://www.newportnewstimes.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.newportnewstimes.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=23920 A Newport man was arrested on multiple charges in the early morning hours on Monday, Aug. 23, after he attempted to get away from police officers by jumping into Yaquina Bay. At around 12:55 a.m., Newport police officers were dispatched to the South Beach Marina Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:03:34 -0500 http://www.newportnewstimes.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.newportnewstimes.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=23919 Heather Ann Dooley Date of Birth: Oct. 17, 1983 Race: White Sex: Female Height: 5 feet 4 inches Weight: 140 pounds Eye Color: Hazel Hair Color: Brown On supervision for Possession of Methamphetamine, Forgery I and Theft I. Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:03:06 -0500 http://www.newportnewstimes.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.newportnewstimes.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=23910 Total distribution of funds now exceeds $6.3 million The Siletz Tribal Charitable Contribution Fund recently distributed $388,758.98 to 24 organizations as it continued its quarterly donations to nonprofit organizations. The checks were presented at Chinook Winds Casino Resort in Lincoln City. The seven-member charitable Fri, 27 Aug 2010 11:49:10 -0500 http://www.newportnewstimes.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.newportnewstimes.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=23909 High bacteria levels found at Lincoln City beach The Oregon Public Health Division issued a public health advisory Wednesday due to higher-than-normal levels of bacteria in ocean waters at D River State Park Beach in Lincoln City. Increased pathogen and fecal bacteria levels in Fri, 27 Aug 2010 11:48:02 -0500 http://www.newportnewstimes.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.newportnewstimes.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=23884 Book delineates Port of Toledo's 100 years A six-month project involving a form of time travel reached its conclusion during the sixth annual Toledo Wooden Boat Show, where signed copies of Jim Hitchman's history of the port were on sale. "Men have built ports Wed, 25 Aug 2010 11:32:19 -0500 http://www.newportnewstimes.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.newportnewstimes.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=23883 Open house at Lincoln City residence will be held Sept. 21 The Lincoln Community Land Trust (LCLT) may soon have a house on the market, according to Lincoln County Commissioner Bill Hall. Hall made the announcement at an Aug. 11 joint meeting of the Wed, 25 Aug 2010 11:30:23 -0500 http://www.newportnewstimes.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.newportnewstimes.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=23882 Free guides are available at several city locations Have a hankering for a scenic bike ride? Let the City of Newport be your guide. City Manager Jim Voetberg last week announced the availability of free Newport bike maps. The maps showcase six popular bike Wed, 25 Aug 2010 11:29:38 -0500 http://www.newportnewstimes.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.newportnewstimes.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=23881 While the overall economy is still making many folks crabby, Nick Furman, executive director of the Oregon Dungeness Crab Commission (ODCC), is basking in the results of "another stellar season" experienced by the Oregon coast commercial crab fishery. The season ended Aug. 14. Crabbers Wed, 25 Aug 2010 11:28:56 -0500 http://www.newportnewstimes.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.newportnewstimes.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=23880 Local attorney David Allen added his name to a crowded Newport City Council ballot on Tuesday, the last day to file for the Nov. 2 election. Allen previously served one term on the city council, from 2001 to 2004. He has been a member of Wed, 25 Aug 2010 11:27:31 -0500 http://www.newportnewstimes.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.newportnewstimes.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=23879 The Oregon Coast Children's Theatre (OCCT) production of "Baron Munchhausen," scheduled for Friday and Saturday in Toledo and described in a story on page B1 in today's edition, has been cancelled due to a serious illness of Larry Adrian, one of the show's directors and Wed, 25 Aug 2010 11:26:18 -0500 http://www.newportnewstimes.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.newportnewstimes.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=23878 Sue Graves, safety coordinator for Lincoln County School District for the past nine years, recently attended advanced school emergency management training that will enable her to be even more effective in her role. Graves is overseeing the 18-month Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools (REMS) Wed, 25 Aug 2010 11:25:51 -0500 http://www.newportnewstimes.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.newportnewstimes.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=23877 An Alsea woman escaped injury after the vehicle she was driving went down an embankment and crashed head-on into a tree on Aug. 9. The crash occurred near the intersection of E. Buck Creek Road and Five Rivers Road. Vincenta Pablo-Mendoza was wearing her seatbelt Wed, 25 Aug 2010 11:24:51 -0500 http://www.newportnewstimes.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.newportnewstimes.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=23876 North Lincoln Fire & Rescue District #1 responded to a call of a structure fire at around 5:20 a.m. Friday, Aug. 20, at 6913 NE Highland St. First arriving units found a pole-built structure fully engulfed in flames. The estimated 80- by 100-foot Wed, 25 Aug 2010 11:23:35 -0500 http://www.newportnewstimes.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.newportnewstimes.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=23875 Suicide prevention Suicide is the act or an instance of taking one's own life voluntarily and intentionally. In the United States, tens of thousands of Americans take their own lives every year. These are only the "successful" attempts. This article is Wed, 25 Aug 2010 11:22:56 -0500 http://www.newportnewstimes.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.newportnewstimes.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=23874 City of Toledo invites public to meeting at fire hall on Aug. 30 The Toledo Comprehensive Plan & Industrial Code Update Project Committee will be holding a public meeting at 6 pm on Monday, Aug. 30. The meeting will take place at Wed, 25 Aug 2010 11:22:04 -0500 http://www.newportnewstimes.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.newportnewstimes.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=23873 State Representative Jean Cowan presented a grim picture of Oregon's ongoing budget crisis to the Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce when it met Friday, Aug. 13. Using a small whiteboard to display some basic rounded figures, which she said she's been using in Wed, 25 Aug 2010 11:21:00 -0500 http://www.newportnewstimes.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.newportnewstimes.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=23872 The driver of a car that crashed into the embankment and rolled onto its top was cited for driving under the influence of intoxicants. The incident occurred on Tuesday, Aug. 10, near milepost 104 on U.S. Highway 101, north of Lincoln City. Wed, 25 Aug 2010 11:19:04 -0500 http://www.newportnewstimes.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.newportnewstimes.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=23865 The Lincoln City Police Department has announced its participation in the upcoming Oregon Three Flags "Click It Or Ticket" Safety Belt Campaign. This safety belt campaign will run from Aug. 30 through Sept. 12 and is a coordinated effort involving law enforcement agencies throughout Wed, 25 Aug 2010 11:02:55 -0500