By MATT DENIS/The Eugene Register-Guard OTIS — Ignore the piles of twisted metal and hulking orange-red skeletons of RVs and manufactured homes and this coastal Lincoln County community could be the site of a new suburban neighborhood. Three months ago, this town on the incline up Echo Mountain bore a striking resemblance to fire-bombed […]
Archives for 2020
Lincoln County distributes $900,000 to 220 business for coronavirus relief
Lincoln County has finished distributing more than $900,000 in state pandemic relief funds to 220 small businesses in the county. Businesses with fewer than 25 employees were eligible for the grants, designed to help them cope with state or local restrictions brought on by the pandemic. The county said 323 businesses applied for the financial […]
After a pause of several years, Yachats must regain momentum on infrastructure projects
To the editor: In the final Yachats City Council meeting of his tenure, Mayor John Moore pointed out how the city, under his administration, had increased “cash and equivalents” by over $2.5 million. Mayor Moore referenced the recently completed audit report as the source of his information. We agree with the mayor’s statement. Cash and equivalents did […]
Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Wednesday, Dec. 30; state has 1,052 new cases, Lincoln County has 2
Oregon reports 1,052 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 19 new deaths PORTLAND — COVID-19 has claimed 19 more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 1,468, the Oregon Health Authority reported at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday. Oregon Health Authority reported 1,052 new confirmed and presumptive cases of COVID-19 as of 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, […]
Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Tuesday, Dec. 29; state has 713 new cases, Lincoln County 12
Oregon reports 713 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 16 new deaths PORTLAND — COVID-19 has claimed 16 more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 1,449, the Oregon Health Authority reported at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday. Oregon Health Authority reported 713 new confirmed and presumptive cases of COVID-19 as of 12:01 a.m. Tuesday, […]
Oregon State Police seek help in identifying young girl found dead at Highway 18 rest stop east of Lincoln City
By Noelle Crombie | The Oregonian/OregonLive The remains of a girl between ages 6½ and 10 have been discovered along the H.B. Van Duzer Forest State Scenic Corridor in rural Lincoln County, Oregon State Police announced Tuesday. Detectives are seeking the public’s help identifying the child. Her remains were found in the area of the scenic […]
Lincoln County moves back to Oregon’s “high risk” category on Friday, allowing restaurants, bars, gyms and theaters to reopen once again
Lincoln County residents can dine in restaurants and bars again – if they feel comfortable – starting Friday. Unfortunately, they won’t be able to do that New Year’s Eve. Lincoln County was one of five counties the state announced Tuesday will drop from restrictions under its “extreme risk” category down to the “high risk” […]
Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Monday, Dec. 28; state adds 865 new cases, Lincoln County 2
Oregon reports 865 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 6 new deaths PORTLAND — COVID-19 has claimed six more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 1,433, the Oregon Health Authority reported at 12:01 a.m. Monday. Oregon Health Authority reported 865 new confirmed and presumptive cases of COVID-19 as of 12:01 a.m. Monday, […]
Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Sunday, Dec. 27; state has 1,416 new cases, Lincoln County has 16
Oregon reports 1,416 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 5 new deaths PORTLAND — COVID-19 has claimed five more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 1,427, the Oregon Health Authority reported at 12:01 a.m. Sunday. Oregon Health Authority reported 1,416 new confirmed and presumptive cases of COVID-19 as of 12:01 a.m. Sunday […]
Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Saturday, Dec. 26; state has 612 new cases, Lincoln County none
Oregon reports 612 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 0 new deaths PORTLAND — The state’s death toll from COVID-19 is unchanged from Friday and remains at 1,422, the Oregon Health Authority reported at 12:01 a.m. Saturday. Oregon Health Authority reported 612 new confirmed and presumptive cases of COVID-19 as of 12:01 a.m. Saturday bringing the […]