By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com Samaritan Health Services took a major step in the transformation of medical care in Lincoln County on Thursday when it opened its $63 million main hospital building in Newport. Moving patients and staff from … [Read more...] about New Newport hospital helps Samaritan continue medical improvements
Archives for January 2019
Yachats Fire District asks voters to renew levy in May
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com Voters in the Yachats Rural Fire Protection District will be asked in May to approve a five-year operating levy for the district. The board voted 3-0 Thursday to ask district residents to renew the levy, which … [Read more...] about Yachats Fire District asks voters to renew levy in May
Central Lincoln stays in house for new manager
Randy Grove, the director of engineering and operations for the Central Lincoln People's Utility District, has been picked as its general manager. Grove replaces Debra Smith who left last year to become head of Seattle City Light. The PUD’s … [Read more...] about Central Lincoln stays in house for new manager
Valentine Day vow renewal offered twice this year
Valentine’s Day is always special at the Little Log Church in Yachats. This year doubly so. For the 24th year, independent minister Mary Crook will perform an annual ceremony of renewal and commitment Thursday, Feb. 14. But this year the group … [Read more...] about Valentine Day vow renewal offered twice this year
Whale-watching license plates go on sale Friday
Just in time for whale watching season, a new Oregon license plate with the image of a gray whale mother and her calf will be available at Department of Motor Vehicles offices beginning Friday, Feb. 1. DMV has ordered 10,000 of the specialized … [Read more...] about Whale-watching license plates go on sale Friday