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Oregon Prosecutor Pleads Guilty to Official Misconduct

Rand E. Overton was prohibited from working as a government lawyer.

(SALEM, Ore.) - An Lincoln County prosecutor was sentenced Tuesday after admitting he attempted to use his position to obtain sexual favors.

"Prosecutors wield great power, and any abuse of that power cannot be tolerated,” said Attorney General Kroger.

New Festival Celebrates Celtic Culture on The Oregon Coast

(NEWPORT, Ore.) - Event organizers with the City of Newport Parks and Recreation Department are excited to announce the first NEWPORT CELTIC FESTIVAL and HIGHLAND GAMES will take place June 10-11-12, 2011 at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds in the heart of Newport.

The weekend long festival will celebrate the wonderfully diverse cultures of the seven Celtic Nations of Brittany, Cornwall, Galicia, Ireland, Isle of Man, Scotland and Wales. There will be Celtic music, dance, athletics, theater and vendors who sell authentic food, drink, arts, crafts, family histories and other items deeply rooted in these rich cultures.

Names Released, Search Continuing For Man Missing Off South Jetty at Yaquina Bay

(Portland, Oregon) - Oregon State Police have identified the two people who were washed off the end of South Jetty at Yaquina Bay near Newport Wednesday afternoon.

Update: One Person Drowned; Search Ongoing for Possible Second Drowning Victim - South Jetty at Entrance to Yaquina Bay

(Newport, Oregon) - Search efforts are starting to wind down following this afternoon's search for a male reported missing off the South Jetty at Yaquina Bay near Newport.

One Person Drowned; Search Ongoing For Possible Second Drowning Victim

The incident happened at the South Jetty Entrance to Yaquina Bay.

(Newport, Oregon) - One person has drowned and a second is reported missing Wednesday afternoon off the South Jetty at Yaquina Bay near Newport.

Aquarium to Offer Free Admission for Military on Veterans Day

(Newport, Oregon) - The Oregon Coast Aquarium will celebrate Veterans Day by offering free admission for military veterans and active military personnel.

“We’re grateful to those who have served in the military, and we would like to show our appreciation by offering free admission on Veterans Day,” said Carrie Lewis, Aquarium President and CEO. “We feel it’s important to pay tribute to those who have made sacrifices on our behalf.”

ODFW Biologist Killed in Traffic Crash on Highway 20 Near Toledo

(TOLEDO, Ore.) - Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers are continuing the investigation into Monday afternoon's fatal traffic crash that occurred on Highway 20 at the intersection of Highway 229 in the Toledo area.

The crash, which was witnessed by an on-duty Toledo police officer, resulted in the death of an Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife (ODFW) wildlife biologist.

Creatures Creep Back to the Oregon Coast Aquarium

The event will collect food and money for Food Share of Lincoln County and the Lincoln County Animal Shelter

(NEWPORT, Ore.) - After a one-year hiatus, the Oregon Coast Aquarium’s annual Halloween event, “Creatures of the Night,” will creep back into the Aquarium with a slightly different format. There will be a gentler event during the day for younger goblins during “Creatures of the Day,” with face painting, games and candy from 10 am – 4 pm. The Aquarium will then close its doors from 4 to 6:30 pm and quietly mutate into an ominous landscape with haunted caves and foggy courtyards summoning the more fearless ghouls for the annual soiree of the sinister, “Creatures of the Night” from 6:30 to 8:30 pm Saturday, October 30.

Open House October to Spotlight New Animal Residents at the Oregon Coast Aquarium

Visitors will be treated to behind the scene glimpses of exhibits with new animals

(NEWPORT, Ore.) - The Oregon Coast Aquarium is inviting visitors behind the scenes throughout the month of October during special interpretive glimpses of daily featured exhibits. "Open House October" will offer visitors a chance to see how Aquarium animals are cared for, how the life support systems work and areas normally off limits to the public.

"The Aquarium has acquired three new animals recently and one more is arriving soon," said Cindy Hanson, Aquarium Public Relations Manager. "We'd like to take this opportunity to spotlight a different animal each week and let everyone know about our new residents." Areas open to public view will be listed on a schedule at the Visitor Services area near the Aquarium lobby. All activities are included with regular Aquarium admission.

Sport anglers asked to help shape 2011 halibut season

For those unable to attend the public meeting, comments can also be provided through Friday, Oct. 8, via phone or e-mail

(NEWPORT, Ore.) - Sport anglers who target Pacific halibut have an opportunity to comment on proposed changes to the 2011 halibut season in person, by phone or by email.

"The Pacific Fishery Management Council adopted three proposed changes for anglers to provide input," said Lynn Mattes, halibut project leader for the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife.