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DA requests probe into alleged county misconduct JEREMY C. RUARK Lincoln County Leader
A Google Earth graphic shows the Big Creek Reservoir proportionate to north Newport and Highway 101.
Newport asks for more dam funding By TONY REED Country Media Inc.
Newport Mayor Jan Kaplan addressed the Oregon State
Legislature’s Joint Committee on Ways and Means April 16, to ask for support regarding the Citys request for the Big Creek Dam Project.
“We’re requesting $2 million to complete the design and Regulatory planning to replace See DAM, page A7
A deepening disagreement between Lincoln County District Attorney Jenna Wallace and Lincoln County administrators has reached a point in which Wallace is accusing county officials of misconduct and retaliation. Wallace said she had planned to make a statement before the Lincoln County Board of Commissioner’s public session April 16, but that meeting was abruptly adjourned before she could give her public testimony. In a lengthy statement
prepared for the Board of Commissioners in which Wallace publicly released, she specifically cites Lincoln County Counsel Kristin Yuille and Lincoln County Human Resources Director David Collier. “You have allowed Kristin Yuille and David Collier to block me, stop me, control me, threaten me and attempt to silence me,” Wallace states. “And when I raised concerns about how I was being treated and the unethical conduct I was observing, instead of taking my concerns seriously See DA, page A7
Easter Egg Hunt brings out families
A child dashes into the field in search of the Easter eggs. See more photos with this story at the Lincoln County Leader website. (Photos by Jeremy C. Ruark) JEREMY C. RUARK Lincoln County Leader
A bright blue sky, sunshine, and occasional chilly wind gusts greeted approximately 200 children and their families for the annual Lincon City Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt at Schooner Creek Discovery Park in Taft, April 19. The day before the annual hunt, members of the Kiwanis
Club and other volunteers spent hours at the Beach Club filling the plastic eggs with small toys and candies. Community donations at Grocery Outlet helped supply the candy and small toys. On the morning of April 19, Organizers carefully spread the eggs along a sectioned of the grassy portion in the park. The See EASTER, page A7
Children and their parents pick up the plastic eggs and small toys scattered along the grass field. See more photos with this story at the Lincoln County Leader website.
Local fire agencies to receive wildfire defense grants JEREMY C. RUARK Lincoln County Leader
Several Central Oregon Coast fire agencies will receive state grant funding to hire additional staff during the upcoming wildfire season, according to the Oregon State Fire Marshal. The Oregon State Fire Marshal 2025 Wildfire Season Staffing Grants help local fire agencies, many relying on volunteer crews, bring on extra
firefighters during wildfire season. Central Oregon Coast fire agencies awarded the grant funding include: Rockaway FD - $35,000 (includes carryover funds) Siletz RFPD - $35,000 Depoe Bay RFPD - $26,905 (from carryover funds)
Toledo FD - $35,000 (includes carryover funds) Seal Rock RFPD - $35,000 Yachats RFPD - $35,000 “The Wildfire Season Staffing Grant is one of our most impactful tools to help local fire agencies respond to emergencies faster, protect communities, and support each
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other through mutual aid,” Oregon State Fire Marshal Mariana Ruiz-Temple said. “We’re thankful to our legislators for continuing to invest in the safety and resilience of our communities.” Since 2022, the grant has See FIRE, page A6
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