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Federal officials charge US soldier with using inside info to win $400K bet on Maduro’s capture Featured News by Oregon Today News
Federal officials charge US soldier with using inside info to win $400K bet on Maduro’s capture
Federal prosecutors said the soldier used his access to classified information to make mon... More

04/23/2026

From our IT Director, all county systems such as internet and operating systems will be shut down immediately regarding a notice of a possible virus across the nation. Once all is shut down, they will run a test and if clear, will start back up. Here at the Sheriff’s Office, all crime reporting and business lines will be off line. If you have an emergency, call 911. Once we get the all clear, I will send out an update. Featured News by Curry County Sheriff
From our IT Director, all county systems such as internet and operating systems will be shut down immediately regarding a notice of a possible virus across the nation. Once all is shut down, they will run a test and if clear, will start back up. Here at the Sheriff’s Office, all crime reporting and business lines will be off line. If you have an emergency, call 911. Once we get the all clear, I will send out an update.
From our IT Director all county systems such as internet and operating systems will be shu... More

04/23/2026

As homelessness grows in Clark County, officials say affordability — not addiction — is key driver Featured News by Oregon Today News
As homelessness grows in Clark County, officials say affordability — not addiction — is key driver
Report shows Clark County homelessness rose 12 from 2024 to 2025 driven by high housing co... More

04/23/2026

Nike to lay off 1,400 workers as aggressive restructuring continues Featured News by Oregon Today News
Nike to lay off 1,400 workers as aggressive restructuring continues
Many of those losing their jobs are technology workers in Nikes operations department acco... More

04/23/2026

Trump administration eases rules on some marijuana categories. Here's what to know Featured News by Oregon Today News
Trump administration eases rules on some marijuana categories. Here's what to know
The Trump administration is easing rules on medical marijuana moving it out of the restric... More

04/23/2026

How TikTok is driving American expats to Southeast Asia Featured News by Oregon Today News
How TikTok is driving American expats to Southeast Asia
Chad Dunn used to spend his days on the floor of a Hyundai plant in Savannah Ga watching t... More

04/23/2026

Driver who struck pedestrian, then helped her get off the street arrested in Vancouver Featured News by Oregon Today News
Driver who struck pedestrian, then helped her get off the street arrested in Vancouver
The Vancouver Police Department made an arrest tied to a hit-and-run in March that left a ... More

04/23/2026

Ocean mystery solved: Scientists identify 'golden orb' found in deep-sea exploration Featured News by Oregon Today News
Ocean mystery solved: Scientists identify 'golden orb' found in deep-sea exploration
The golden mass was first spotted two miles below the surface in the Gulf of Alaska shimme... More

04/23/2026

Preschool for All application deadline extended for Multnomah County residents Featured News by Oregon Today News
Preschool for All application deadline extended for Multnomah County residents
Multnomah County said its extending the application deadline by two weeks meaning applicat... More

04/23/2026

Airlines in Europe slash thousands of flights as Iran war cuts jet fuel supplies Featured News by Oregon Today News
Airlines in Europe slash thousands of flights as Iran war cuts jet fuel supplies
The soaring cost of jet fuel is forcing European airlines to cut thousands of flights thro... More

04/23/2026

Oregon, Oregon State struggle to reschedule Hillsboro baseball game Featured News by Oregon Today News
Oregon, Oregon State struggle to reschedule Hillsboro baseball game
Oregon and Oregon State are continuing to work to reschedule the Northwest Elite Baseball ... More

04/23/2026

Oregon’s recruiting hot streak continues with commitment of 4-star safety Featured News by Oregon Today News
Oregon’s recruiting hot streak continues with commitment of 4-star safety
One day after landing the top quarterback in the 2027 class Oregon football secured the co... More

04/23/2026

How to watch Senators vs Hurricanes streaming live tonight; channel, time, odds Featured News by Oregon Today News
How to watch Senators vs Hurricanes streaming live tonight; channel, time, odds
The Carolina Hurricanes face the Ottawa Senators tonight in Eastern Conference First Round... More

04/23/2026

How to watch Bruins vs Sabres Game 3 tonight; NHL Playoff time, odds Featured News by Oregon Today News
How to watch Bruins vs Sabres Game 3 tonight; NHL Playoff time, odds
The Buffalo Sabres visit the Boston Bruins tonight in Eastern Conference First Round actio... More

04/23/2026

Watch the 2026 NFL Draft first round streaming for free tonight Featured News by Oregon Today News
Watch the 2026 NFL Draft first round streaming for free tonight
The most exciting event of the NFL offseason gets underway tonight with the first round of... More

04/23/2026

That $4.99 rotisserie chicken? Senators say SNAP should cover it Featured News by Oregon Today News
That $4.99 rotisserie chicken? Senators say SNAP should cover it
WASHINGTON A bipartisan group of US senators wants government food assistance programs to... More

04/23/2026

Could Damian Lillard return for Trail Blazers in Game 3? Featured News by Oregon Today News
Could Damian Lillard return for Trail Blazers in Game 3?
A social media post by the Blazers got fans wondering if Damian Lillard could return again... More

04/23/2026

Spirit Airlines says financial aid from the US government would help it keep flying Featured News by Oregon Today News
Spirit Airlines says financial aid from the US government would help it keep flying
Trump stoked speculation of a lifeline this week when he encouraged a buyer to rescue the ... More

04/23/2026

Local Scam Alert Our office is aware of a scam targeting family or friends of Adults in Custody (AIC) that have been booked in the last 24 hours. The scammers pretend to be a Sergeant with our office and claim if the family member gives them money (usually around $500 or more), the AIC can be released on a Pretrial bracelet. This is not how our amazing Pretrial program works. If you get a suspicious call like this or have questions or concerns about our programs or a loved one in custody, hang up and call our office directly. How to know if information is really from the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office: • It is on our official website: lincolncountysheriff.net/ • Our staff can verify the information is true. Give us a call at 541-265-4277 if you have questions about a service or need to connect with someone in our Office. • It comes directly from our Lincoln County Sheriff's Office - Oregon, NOT a third party or a comment from another Facebook user. • It comes from one of our other Facebook accounts: Lincoln County Oregon Emergency Management or Lincoln County Animal Shelter Here is a recent Tip of the Week and scam reminder. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BqTrjJSjK/SPRING SCAM REMINDER April showers bring May flowers but scams are always in-season. Ever year Oregonians fall victim to scams from criminals disguising themselves as legitimate organizations or businesses. They are quite savvy in getting you to provide your personal information and create a sense of urgency to get you to act quickly. One popular scam we see in Lincoln County is via phone call. Scammers pretend to be from our agency or another organization calling regarding jury duty, an outstanding fees, etc. Then they pressure you to pay a fine or bail money, often in Bitcoin, gift cards, or other non-traditional payment forms. You should know our office will NOT ask for payment over the phone. Before you share any information with the caller, collect their name, agency, and reason for calling. Then hang up and look up the organization’s real contact information to confirm the call is legitimate. Save our contact information below so that you can quickly verify someone from our office calling. Protect yourself from scams: • Use caution, especially with those you are not familiar with. o When you receive unexpected contacts from people or businesses, over the phone, by mail, email, in person, or on social media, always consider the possibility that the interaction may be a scam. o Remember to call or log on to the organization’s real website to verify the information you’ve been given is accurate. o Verify the caller is from a legitimate organization before sharing any information. If you have trouble verifying an organization’s phone number or website, consider stopping by their office to speak with someone in person. • Protect your passwords and personal information. o Always use password protection. o Don’t share access with others. o Update security software and back up content regularly. o Protect your Wi-Fi network with a password. o Avoid using public computers or Wi-Fi hotspots to access online banking or other personal information. • Ignore unfamiliar attachments or links. o Don’t click on links, open attachments, attempt to unsubscribe, or call any telephone number listed in suspicious messages. o Do NOT give any money, credit card info, or other personal details. o When in doubt, look up the organization’s website or phone number and contact them directly. • Save contact information from official organization’s ahead of time. o Anytime you open a bank account, work with a company, etc., save that organization’s phone number, website, and address so that you can reach out to them if you receive something suspicious or have questions about someone from their agency contacting you. • Know what an organization will and won’t ask for over the phone or through email. o The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office will NOT ask you for payment over the phone. o Most government agencies will not ask for sensitive information such as social security numbers, passwords, etc. over the phone. • Help friends and family learn how to spot a scam. o Protect others by helping them learn and follow scam prevention tips. o Encourage loved ones of all ages to tell you about or otherwise report suspicious calls, texts, emails, and social media messages. Remind them to verify the person or organization sending the message before they reply back, provide information, or click on any links. How to know if information is really from the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office: • It is on our official website: lincolncountysheriff.net/ • Our staff can verify the information is true. Give us a call at 541-265-4277 if you have questions about a service or need to connect with someone in our Office. • It comes directly from our Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page, NOT a third party or a comment from another Facebook user. • It comes from one of our other Facebook accounts: Lincoln County Animal Shelter or Lincoln County Oregon Emergency Management Featured News by Lincoln County Sheriff
Local Scam Alert Our office is aware of a scam targeting family or friends of Adults in Custody (AIC) that have been booked in the last 24 hours. The scammers pretend to be a Sergeant with our office and claim if the family member gives them money (usually around $500 or more), the AIC can be released on a Pretrial bracelet. This is not how our amazing Pretrial program works. If you get a suspicious call like this or have questions or concerns about our programs or a loved one in custody, hang up and call our office directly. How to know if information is really from the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office: • It is on our official website: lincolncountysheriff.net/ • Our staff can verify the information is true. Give us a call at 541-265-4277 if you have questions about a service or need to connect with someone in our Office. • It comes directly from our Lincoln County Sheriff's Office - Oregon, NOT a third party or a comment from another Facebook user. • It comes from one of our other Facebook accounts: Lincoln County Oregon Emergency Management or Lincoln County Animal Shelter Here is a recent Tip of the Week and scam reminder. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BqTrjJSjK/SPRING SCAM REMINDER April showers bring May flowers but scams are always in-season. Ever year Oregonians fall victim to scams from criminals disguising themselves as legitimate organizations or businesses. They are quite savvy in getting you to provide your personal information and create a sense of urgency to get you to act quickly. One popular scam we see in Lincoln County is via phone call. Scammers pretend to be from our agency or another organization calling regarding jury duty, an outstanding fees, etc. Then they pressure you to pay a fine or bail money, often in Bitcoin, gift cards, or other non-traditional payment forms. You should know our office will NOT ask for payment over the phone. Before you share any information with the caller, collect their name, agency, and reason for calling. Then hang up and look up the organization’s real contact information to confirm the call is legitimate. Save our contact information below so that you can quickly verify someone from our office calling. Protect yourself from scams: • Use caution, especially with those you are not familiar with. o When you receive unexpected contacts from people or businesses, over the phone, by mail, email, in person, or on social media, always consider the possibility that the interaction may be a scam. o Remember to call or log on to the organization’s real website to verify the information you’ve been given is accurate. o Verify the caller is from a legitimate organization before sharing any information. If you have trouble verifying an organization’s phone number or website, consider stopping by their office to speak with someone in person. • Protect your passwords and personal information. o Always use password protection. o Don’t share access with others. o Update security software and back up content regularly. o Protect your Wi-Fi network with a password. o Avoid using public computers or Wi-Fi hotspots to access online banking or other personal information. • Ignore unfamiliar attachments or links. o Don’t click on links, open attachments, attempt to unsubscribe, or call any telephone number listed in suspicious messages. o Do NOT give any money, credit card info, or other personal details. o When in doubt, look up the organization’s website or phone number and contact them directly. • Save contact information from official organization’s ahead of time. o Anytime you open a bank account, work with a company, etc., save that organization’s phone number, website, and address so that you can reach out to them if you receive something suspicious or have questions about someone from their agency contacting you. • Know what an organization will and won’t ask for over the phone or through email. o The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office will NOT ask you for payment over the phone. o Most government agencies will not ask for sensitive information such as social security numbers, passwords, etc. over the phone. • Help friends and family learn how to spot a scam. o Protect others by helping them learn and follow scam prevention tips. o Encourage loved ones of all ages to tell you about or otherwise report suspicious calls, texts, emails, and social media messages. Remind them to verify the person or organization sending the message before they reply back, provide information, or click on any links. How to know if information is really from the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office: • It is on our official website: lincolncountysheriff.net/ • Our staff can verify the information is true. Give us a call at 541-265-4277 if you have questions about a service or need to connect with someone in our Office. • It comes directly from our Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page, NOT a third party or a comment from another Facebook user. • It comes from one of our other Facebook accounts: Lincoln County Animal Shelter or Lincoln County Oregon Emergency Management
Local Scam Alert Our office is aware of a scam targeting family or friends of Adults in C... More

04/23/2026

Freight train derails in Salem, striking semi-truck Featured News by Oregon Today News
Freight train derails in Salem, striking semi-truck
Salem police said there do not appear to be any injuries but the crash is causing multiple... More

04/23/2026

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