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These fixer-uppers are among Redfin’s most popular Portland homes for sale so far in 2025 166-million-year-old ‘dinosaur highway... Featured News by Oregon Today News
Four of the top 10 viewed homes so far in 2025 are below the Portland markets median sale ... More

01/02/2025

6 sparkling wines guaranteed to keep the bubbly feeling alive all year long Featured News by Oregon Today News
Did New Years Eve rekindle your love for sparkling wine Then why stop now More

01/02/2025

Inside the Oregon locker room after the No. 1 Ducks’ stunning Rose Bowl loss to Ohio State Featured News by Oregon Today News
PASADENA Calif Players and staff members shuffle out of the Oregon football locker room a... More

01/02/2025

Average mortgage rate highest since July Featured News by Oregon Today News
US mortgage rates rose this week to the highest level since July More

01/02/2025

Dear Abby: Brother pressures sibling to add more people to beach house guest list Featured News by Oregon Today News
DEAR ABBY After I retired and moved to a beach town I invited my brother and sister-in-law... More

01/02/2025

The man who died in a Tesla Cybertruck explosion was an active-duty US Army soldier, officials say Featured News by Oregon Today News
LAS VEGAS The person who died in the explosion of a Tesla Cybertruck packed with explosiv... More

01/02/2025

Miss Manners: Write emails like you expect them to be forwarded to everyone — because they will be Featured News by Oregon Today News
DEAR MISS MANNERS Im a member of several organizations Frequently Ive sent updates or comm... More

01/02/2025

Blazers at Lakers: Game preview, prediction, time, TV channel Featured News by Oregon Today News
The Portland Trail Blazers hope to leave their defense in December of 2024 More

01/02/2025

Great reminder. Check our website for winter rec ideas. http://www.albanyvisitors.com/articles/winter-wanderlust-albany-editionAlthough our national forest has many wonderful winter recreation opportunities, it is important to take necessary precautions before heading out. The best way to enjoy your public lands safely is to plan ahead, especially in the winter.   
  
Always check the weather forecast and visit TripCheck.com for highway conditions in Oregon before leaving home. Driving in the winter at high elevations can mean snowy and icy roads, limited visibility, snowplows, and heavy ski traffic. Prepare your vehicle – carry tire chains and a winter weather kit, which should include extra food, water, layers, and blankets.  
  
Most forest roads are not plowed or maintained in winter and can be difficult for passenger vehicles to navigate. GPS units on phones and other devices are convenient, but please do not rely exclusively on them -- especially during the winter. Many areas do not have reception, driving directions sometimes are not up to date, and devices that use a battery can die. Share your planned route with someone and when you expect to return.  
  
A huge thank you to Marion County Sheriff's Office who completed a snow rescue last night 22 miles north of Detroit on Forest Road 46, also known as Breitenbush Road.  
  
Have a fun and safe winter!  
  
Photo Credit: Marion County Sheriff's Office Featured News by Albany Visitors Association
Great reminder Check our website for winter rec ideas httpwwwalbanyvisitorscomarticleswint... More

01/02/2025

$2 ! !When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it, or it's been deleted. Featured News by Albany Visitors Association
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01/02/2025

'Dinosaur highway' tracks dating back 166 million years are discovered in England Featured News by Oregon Today News
The footprints offer an extraordinary window into the lives of dinosaurs revealing details... More

01/02/2025

Two dead in fatal crash on I-84, highway closed between Ontario and Baker City Featured News by Oregon Today News
Two people were killed in a crash involving three commercial motor vehicles and trailers o... More

01/02/2025

Exploring nature Featured News by Oregon Today News
LEHIGH Hikers of all ages and experience levels turned out for a First Day Hike Wednesday... More

01/02/2025

Connecticut State Parks celebrate 2025 with hikes Featured News by Oregon Today News
NEW HAVEN Conn WTNH For some starting the new year off on the right foot means hitting th... More

01/02/2025

Pinnacle Outlook hikers join 1,000 state parks nationwide for the 2025 First Day Hikes program Featured News by Oregon Today News
After a long night waiting for the countys red rose to drop many Lancaster County resident... More

01/02/2025

Tip of the Week  
For the week of January 6, 2024  
Beginning of the Year Scams  
  
The start of the new year brings new and old scams alike. Be on the lookout for scams which often come through emails, texts, and phone calls aimed at tricking you into disclosing personal and financial information. Common scams may also threaten you with late fees, missed jury duty, or other penalties which “require” you to pay immediately or in untraditional payment types such as gift cards, BitCoin, money orders, and others. Here are some things to keep in mind throughout the year.   
  
Protect Yourself Throughout the Year  
Although some scams target specific events and deadlines, such as tax season or open enrollment, scams happen throughout the year. Scammers are creative and resourceful; they will try to convince you they are with a legitimate agency. They will sometimes create a fake, professional-looking profile or a website that looks very similar to the organization’s actual page. Scammers may try to use your emotions against you, such as pretending to be a family member in jail or threaten legal consequences if you do not pay immediately. When in doubt, hang up without providing personal or payment information and contact the real organization to verify the request is really coming from their office.   
  
Some things you can do to protect yourself and loved ones from scams:  
  
- Confirm an agency is legitimate (and the contact is really with the agency) before sending sensitive information or payment. Do not click on links or call phone numbers sent to you in suspicious communications. Instead, look up the agency’s contact information by searching online or in a phone book.   
- When you set up an account with an agency (bank, utilities, healthcare, etc.) bookmark their website and save their office number. This will make it easy to follow up with them if you receive a call, text, email, or letter requesting payment or sensitive information.   
- Be wary of social media comments. Do not click on links from other users or share sensitive information with them.   
- Help your friends and family members recognize scams and suspicious communications.   
- Remember, in general agencies such as law enforcement, healthcare, and financial institutes will not ask you for your account login and password information.   
- Remember what agencies will contact you about.   
--Our office will not call you regarding federal jury duty, local jury duty, etc.   
--We will not ask for payment over the phone.  
--Our office and other government agencies will not ask you to pay fines or fees with gift cards, money orders, bitcoin, etc.  
-- Our office will not try to sell you merchandise or swag over social media through third party comments. Bookmark our pages below to know which pages are official.   
  
How do I know if information is really from the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office or not?  
- It comes directly from one of our Facebook accounts, not a third party comment: Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office – Oregon or Lincoln County Animal Shelter or Lincoln County Oregon Emergency Management  
- It is on our official website: www.co.lincoln.or.us/sheriff  
- 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.  
  
More Information and Resources  
- For more information on phishing (suspicious emails) and identity theft, visit the IRS website at www.irs.gov.  
- For information on preventing or handling the aftermath of identity theft, visit the Federal Trade Commission Web sites at http://www.consumer.gov/idtheft and www.OnGuardOnline.gov.  
- Report Fraud - Federal Trade Commission: https://reportfraud.ftc.gov./#/  
- Report Scams and Fraud - Oregon Department of Justice: https://www.doj.state.or.us/consumer-protection/sales-scams-fraud/report-scams-fraud/  
- Internet Crime Compliant Center - FBI: https://www.ic3.gov/ Featured News by Lincoln County Sheriff
Tip of the Week For the week of January 6, 2024 Beginning of the Year Scams The start of the new year brings new and old scams alike. Be on the lookout for scams which often come through emails, texts, and phone calls aimed at tricking you into disclosing personal and financial information. Common scams may also threaten you with late fees, missed jury duty, or other penalties which “require” you to pay immediately or in untraditional payment types such as gift cards, BitCoin, money orders, and others. Here are some things to keep in mind throughout the year. Protect Yourself Throughout the Year Although some scams target specific events and deadlines, such as tax season or open enrollment, scams happen throughout the year. Scammers are creative and resourceful; they will try to convince you they are with a legitimate agency. They will sometimes create a fake, professional-looking profile or a website that looks very similar to the organization’s actual page. Scammers may try to use your emotions against you, such as pretending to be a family member in jail or threaten legal consequences if you do not pay immediately. When in doubt, hang up without providing personal or payment information and contact the real organization to verify the request is really coming from their office. Some things you can do to protect yourself and loved ones from scams: - Confirm an agency is legitimate (and the contact is really with the agency) before sending sensitive information or payment. Do not click on links or call phone numbers sent to you in suspicious communications. Instead, look up the agency’s contact information by searching online or in a phone book. - When you set up an account with an agency (bank, utilities, healthcare, etc.) bookmark their website and save their office number. This will make it easy to follow up with them if you receive a call, text, email, or letter requesting payment or sensitive information. - Be wary of social media comments. Do not click on links from other users or share sensitive information with them. - Help your friends and family members recognize scams and suspicious communications. - Remember, in general agencies such as law enforcement, healthcare, and financial institutes will not ask you for your account login and password information. - Remember what agencies will contact you about. --Our office will not call you regarding federal jury duty, local jury duty, etc. --We will not ask for payment over the phone. --Our office and other government agencies will not ask you to pay fines or fees with gift cards, money orders, bitcoin, etc. -- Our office will not try to sell you merchandise or swag over social media through third party comments. Bookmark our pages below to know which pages are official. How do I know if information is really from the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office or not? - It comes directly from one of our Facebook accounts, not a third party comment: Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office – Oregon or Lincoln County Animal Shelter or Lincoln County Oregon Emergency Management - It is on our official website: www.co.lincoln.or.us/sheriff - 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. More Information and Resources - For more information on phishing (suspicious emails) and identity theft, visit the IRS website at www.irs.gov. - For information on preventing or handling the aftermath of identity theft, visit the Federal Trade Commission Web sites at http://www.consumer.gov/idtheft and www.OnGuardOnline.gov. - Report Fraud - Federal Trade Commission: https://reportfraud.ftc.gov./#/ - Report Scams and Fraud - Oregon Department of Justice: https://www.doj.state.or.us/consumer-protection/sales-scams-fraud/report-scams-fraud/ - Internet Crime Compliant Center - FBI: https://www.ic3.gov/
Tip of the Week For the week of January 6 2024 Beginning of the Year Scams The start of t... More

01/02/2025

Only about half of Southern Resident orca calves survive. Here's why Featured News by Oregon Today News
The Southern Resident killer whale population is near the lowest it has been in 30 years More

01/02/2025

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