After monitoring use at Siuslaw National Forest recreation sites the past 10 days, agency officials announced Tuesday they are tightening restrictions by closing all developed Forest Service recreation sites in support of state and local directives … [Read more...] about Siuslaw National Forest joins state and Lincoln County in closing all recreation sites
Archives for March 2020
Yachats church doubles its displaced worker help, city starts matching program for local businesses
Because of a surge in community donations, Yachats Community Presbyterian Church is doubling the amount of cash assistance it is giving to displaced workers in the Yachats area. So far the church has given $100 in cash to 76 workers, who … [Read more...] about Yachats church doubles its displaced worker help, city starts matching program for local businesses
Employees tell of working without coronavirus protections; state emergency manager says long ways to go
By DICK HUGHES/Oregon Capital Bureau Health-care and retail workers told harrowing tales Monday of working without adequate protections against sick patients and customers. Meanwhile, the state’s emergency manager warned that Oregon was only in … [Read more...] about Employees tell of working without coronavirus protections; state emergency manager says long ways to go
Fence blocking ‘unofficial’ portion of 804 Trail highlights property rights and scramble for long-term solution
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com When Mike Ruane extended his fence Thursday to prevent walkers on the 804 Trail from crossing his property just south of the Adobe Motel, he simply wanted to keep people away from him and his … [Read more...] about Fence blocking ‘unofficial’ portion of 804 Trail highlights property rights and scramble for long-term solution
Coronavirus effects on gas stations leads Oregon to allow self-service for two weeks
Editor's note: On Monday the Oregon Department of Energy clarified Saturday’s announcement suspending the state’s ban on self-service gas station, saying self-service is not mandatory and will only happen when a gas station owner exhausts staffing … [Read more...] about Coronavirus effects on gas stations leads Oregon to allow self-service for two weeks