City of Lincoln City

08/20/2026

Enhanced DUII Enforcement Planned For Labor Day Weekend

The Lincoln City Police Department will be utilizing grant funds to step up their enforcement efforts against drunk driving from August 19th through September 7th. This additional Labor Day period enforcement is being conducted in conjunction with national crackdown efforts that are designed to curb impaired driving, decrease crashes, reduce injuries, and save lives.

Many substances can impair driving. Alcohol, ma*****na, and other drugs can impair the ability to drive because they slow coordination, judgment, and reaction times. Co***ne and methamphetamine can make drivers more aggressive and reckless. Using two or more drugs at the same time, including alcohol, can amplify the impairing effects of each drug consumed. Some prescription and over-the-counter medicines can cause extreme drowsiness, dizziness, and other side effects. Read and follow all warning labels before driving, and note that warnings against “operating heavy machinery” include driving a vehicle. Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants (DUII) continues to be a leading cause of motor vehicle crash injuries and deaths throughout the nation.

The members of the Lincoln City Police Department are committed to the safety of our citizens and visitors. Our goal is simple: to save lives and prevent injuries caused by DUII crashes. These grant funds were made possible through the Oregon Department of Transportation and Oregon Impact.

08/18/2026

The Lincoln City Public Art Committee has selected three sculpture artist finalists for the Lincoln City Welcome Center plaza art project. Review the proposals from the finalists and share your preference through the public survey (Linked in Comments).
Survey will remain open through September 4, 2026.
The concepts will be presented in person by the artists at the Public Art Open House on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at 5:30 pm in the Lincoln City's City Council Chambers.

08/17/2026

Welcome Center Plaza Art meet the Artist OPEN HOUSE Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at 5:30 pm
Lincoln City's City Council Chamber, City Hall 3rd Floor, 801 SW Hwy 101
Join Lincoln City Public Arts committee and Explore Lincoln City to meet the three sculpture artist finalists for the new Lincoln City Welcome Center plaza.
See their proposed artworks, meet the artists and learn more about the project. the open house will offer an opportunity to engage with the exciting addition to the future Lincoln City Welcome Center.
Learn more about the project at https://www.connectlincolncity.org/

08/13/2026

2026 LCPD Citizen’s Academy Cancellation

The Lincoln City Police Department Administration has made the difficult decision to cancel plans for this year’s annual Police Citizens’ Academy, possibly moving to a biennial program moving forward. The LCPD Citizens’ Academy has been an ongoing opportunity for members of the Community to learn more about law enforcement and the wider criminal justice system. We appreciate all who applied for the 2026 Citizens Academy. We look forward to more Community engagement opportunities in the coming months and continue to be thankful for the support shown to us by the our fellow citizens of Lincoln City. If you have questions regarding the LCPD Police Citizens Academy, please contact Tami Williams at 541-994-3636.

08/13/2026

** Update ** Highway 101 is reopened.
Hwy 101 closure, both north and south bound lanes up near Lighthouse Square.

08/10/2026

Here is the August 2026, City Council Newsletter. If you would like a pdf version, please visit: https://www.lincolncityor.gov/government/city-council/city-council-newsletters

08/10/2026

Starting Saturday, August 15, 2026, Driftwood Public Library will be closed on Saturdays. The change is temporary; however it will remain in effect until staffing challenges are resolved.

Due to recent staffing challenges that have led to unplanned closures, the library will close one day per week. This change will help ensure full staffing on the remaining days and provide the community with a more consistent experience. The change is temporary; however, it will remain in effect until the staffing challenges are resolved. Driftwood staff would like to thank the community for their support and understanding during this time, and assure all our patrons that we remain dedicated to providing excellent service, a diverse array of materials, and a wide variety of library programs for all ages.
Feedback or questions about the closure can be directed to Kirsten Brodbeck-Kenney, library director, at [email protected]. For more information about the library, please visit our website at www.driftwoodlib.org.

08/07/2026

Free ice cream at the Lincoln City Community Center, today (8/7) at 1 pm. Thank you, Tillamook County Creamery Association for donating ice cream to our community. First come, first served, while supplies last.

08/07/2026

A precautionary advisory from the Oregon Health Authority for Devils Lake Oregon

Oregon Health Authority has issued a precautionary advisory for Devils Lake due to detection of cyanobacteria. A value of 0.18 ug/L is considered safe for human recreation, but close to OHA’s pet safety value of 0.20 ug/L. Please keep pets out of the water until further notice.

08/04/2026

Due to the unhealthy air quality in town, the National Night Out event tonight, August 4, at the Lincoln City Community Center has been cancelled.
Public health and safety are our top priorities. Thank you for understanding and please stay safe.