Toledo discusses comp plan update
Posted: Wednesday, Sep 1st, 2010
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 the Oregon Cascades West Council of Governments (CWCOG) have partnered to work with state officials ...more

Ocean Observatories Initiative
Posted: Wednesday, Sep 1st, 2010
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 Science Center.
The project is the Ocean Observatories Initiative (OOI), which aims to enhance ...more

Chemical tanker overturns in Toledo
Posted: Wednesday, Sep 1st, 2010
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 being partially submerged in a slough adjacent to the roadway.
The driver, identified as Robert ...more

Driver arrested for possession of hashish
Posted: Wednesday, Sep 1st, 2010
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 records check showed that the driver, Michael E. Pfenning, 43, of Milwaukie, had a suspended ...more

Meetings
Posted: Wednesday, Sep 1st, 2010
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. ...more

Grand jury indicts man on charge of attempted murder
Posted: Wednesday, Sep 1st, 2010
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 Phillips, 56, on charges of Assault II (two counts), Assault III, Assault IV (two counts), ...more

Court Update
Posted: Wednesday, Sep 1st, 2010
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.

• Nathan Michael Dorough, 39, of Siletz, was convicted July 14 on a charge of ...more

New dog park dedicated in South Beach on Sunday
Posted: Wednesday, Sep 1st, 2010
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 donated $250. Frieda had the opportunity to play with dozens of dogs and humans for ...more

County Democrats discuss measures
Posted: Wednesday, Sep 1st, 2010
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.
Hollingsworth faces off against challengers Dick Anderson and Kevin Saunders.
The group also held a ...more

Funds provided to assist senior citizens
Posted: Wednesday, Sep 1st, 2010
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 the existing Friendly Visitor Program.
At their Aug. 25 meeting, the commissioners heard from Tamara ...more

Law enforcement tip of the week
Posted: Wednesday, Sep 1st, 2010
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 Oregon, including Lincoln County. Our bear friends are the black bear variety and like ...more

Water quality is topic at watersheds council
Posted: Wednesday, Sep 1st, 2010
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.
The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the public meeting room at ...more

Hwy 229 crash injures drivers, pedestrian
Posted: Wednesday, Sep 1st, 2010
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 229 in a 2004 Honda CRV when she began a left turn in front of ...more

Schools enhance emergency preparedness
Posted: Wednesday, Sep 1st, 2010
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 grounds, or some other disaster.
LCSD Safety Coordinator Sue Graves has been overseeing the 18-month ...more

Drifting by
Posted: Wednesday, Sep 1st, 2010
A trio of kayakers floats past a flock of seagulls on Salishan Spit in Siletz Bay at the southern end of Lincoln City.
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Earthquake exercise gets geologists up in the air
Posted: Wednesday, Sep 1st, 2010
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 an exercise to simulate reconnaissance efforts following a major earthquake on the Cascadia Subduction Zone.
...more

DUIIs and Diversions
Posted: Wednesday, Sep 1st, 2010
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 Aslakson, 43, of Newport. Arrested Feb. 26, 2010, convicted June 22, 2010.
Frederick Harold ...more

Tiger volleyball goes into a ‘building year’
Posted: Wednesday, Sep 1st, 2010
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 last season, but walked away because of team cohesion issues. Abby Smith, a transfer from ...more

Sailing with Capt. Hoock
Posted: Friday, Aug 27th, 2010
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 problem.
Louis Hoock, 26, captain of the Jolly Roger, and a volunteer crew left Juneau, ...more

Candidates line up for November election
Posted: Friday, Aug 27th, 2010
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 positions, and intriguing showdowns for mayor are shaping up in Toledo, Newport and Lincoln City. ...more

SeaPort marketing strategy questioned
Posted: Friday, Aug 27th, 2010
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 from advertising in traditional media outlets, such as newspapers and radio, in favor of social ...more

Aging pipeline in Toledo springs a leak
Posted: Friday, Aug 27th, 2010
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 that on the morning of Aug. 17, plant operators discovered a large amount of water ...more

Grant opportunities announced
Posted: Friday, Aug 27th, 2010
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, October 1, at 5:00 p.m. A total of $100,000 is currently available in this ...more

Ripped road
Posted: Friday, Aug 27th, 2010
A Toledo public works crew preps part of Main Street Thursday morning as part of the city's repaving efforts in the downtown area. ...more

Pipe nightmare
Posted: Friday, Aug 27th, 2010
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 a 60-foot long, 18-inch diameter steel pipe, weighing an estimated 1,800 pounds. ...more

Crime News
Posted: Friday, Aug 27th, 2010
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, and while speaking to them, one of the individuals dropped a cash box he had ...more

Man jumps in bay in run from police
Posted: Friday, Aug 27th, 2010
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 after receiving a report that a theft had occurred on the fishing pier. They ...more

Wanted By Community Corrections
Posted: Friday, Aug 27th, 2010
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. ...more

Siletz Tribe announces latest charitable contributions
Posted: Friday, Aug 27th, 2010
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 fund advisory board has distributed more than $6.3 million since its inception in 2001.
Overall, ...more

Health advisory issued for D River
Posted: Friday, Aug 27th, 2010
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 ocean waters can come from both shore and inland sources, such as animal waste from ...more

‘The Spirit of Toledo’
Posted: Wednesday, Aug 25th, 2010
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 since ancient times," Hitchman notes in the opening line of "The Port of Toledo Oregon ...more

Land trust home nears market readiness
Posted: Wednesday, Aug 25th, 2010
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 Lincoln County Commissioners and the Lincoln City Council.
This first home, located at 2219 NE ...more

Maps show scenic routes for bicylists in Newport
Posted: Wednesday, Aug 25th, 2010
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 routes in the Newport area.
Rides range in round trip distances of 5 to 27 ...more

Crabbers make third-largest haul in 2010
Posted: Wednesday, Aug 25th, 2010
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 landed 23.1-million pounds of Dungeness crabs, making it the third best season on record.
...more

Former city council member enters race
Modified: Wednesday, Aug 25th, 2010
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 the Newport Budget Committee, chairing or co-chairing the committee for several years. He has ...more

Children’s Theatre performances are cancelled
Posted: Wednesday, Aug 25th, 2010
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 principal performers. ...more

LCSD safety coordinator completes training
Posted: Wednesday, Aug 25th, 2010
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) project for the school district, with funding from the U.S. Department of Education, Office of ...more

Woman cited for no license following crash
Posted: Wednesday, Aug 25th, 2010
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 at the time of the crash, which occurred as she negotiated a left curve. ...more

Fire destroys skateboard structure in Lincoln City
Posted: Wednesday, Aug 25th, 2010
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 structure housed sleeping quarters, a shop and a large indoor skateboard facility.
Three ...more

Law enforcement tip of the week
Posted: Wednesday, Aug 25th, 2010
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 about discussing suicide. It may make us uncomfortable, but it can save lives.
Suicide ...more

Comprehensive plan update is topic
Posted: Wednesday, Aug 25th, 2010
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 the Toledo Fire Hall at 285 NW Burgess Road. ...more

Cowan gives state budget status report
Modified: Wednesday, Aug 25th, 2010
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 a variety of presentations to groups in her district, Cowan explained that while the total ...more

Otis woman arrested after rollover crash
Posted: Wednesday, Aug 25th, 2010
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. According to the Oregon State Police, Angela Carrena Lukas, 44, of Otis, was traveling south ...more

Lincoln City Police will participate in safety blitz
Posted: Wednesday, Aug 25th, 2010
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 the state. During the two-week period, officers from the Lincoln City Police Department will be ...more