By CHERYL ROMANO/YachatsNews.com For the 44 residents and 35 staff of the Sea Aire Assisted Living facility in Yachats life is not going on as normal, but as well […]
Archives for March 2020
Oregon governor says it’s OK to go outside for exercise — but just be smart about it
By DICK HUGHES/Oregon Capital Bureau Gov. Kate Brown said the far-reaching executive order she issued this week should not stop immediate families from driving around for relaxation or hiking […]
Southwest Lincoln water district board appoints two new members
The Southwest Lincoln County Water People’s Utility District board has appointed two new members after previous board members moved out of the district. Roxie Cueller, current manager of the Port […]
Oregon officials vow to release more complete coronavirus information
By DICK HUGHES/Oregon Capital Bureau Oregon officials will begin releasing more data about the march of the coronavirus pandemic. Gov. Kate Brown told reporters during a conference call on Wednesday […]
Keep exercising – even if you can’t go to class
I help lead the 10 a.m. exercise class in the Yachats Commons. I know how hard it is to get motivated — that’s a big reason the classes in the […]
Oregon State Police/Newport: Activity log March 20-23
OREGON STATE POLICE DAILY MEDIA/DESK LOG SP20084159 03/20/2020 14:22 Officer #52129 LARSON, ERIC Crash – Injury Location 20 and WESTERN LOOP, OR USA Narrative Summary ***E-CRASH*** On the afternoon of March 20, 2020, the […]
Lincoln County resident confirmed as coronavirus victim, developed symptoms while traveling and now hospitalized outside of the county
A Lincoln County resident has been diagnosed with COVID-19, the Lincoln County Health Department announced Tuesday, but called it a “unique” case because the person developed the symptoms outside […]
Special legislative committee starts work Monday on coronavirus response
By DICK HUGHES/Oregon Capital Bureau SALEM — The Legislature’s coronavirus response committee is working through proposals to help Oregon businesses and residents handle the economic and health effects of the […]
Oregon governor orders most people to stay home; tightens restrictions on businesses, social contact
By DICK HUGHES/Oregon Capital Bureau Gov. Kate Brown on Monday directed most Oregonians to stay home except for getting groceries, going to work or handling important activities that cannot wait. […]
Help hospitality workers by hiring them for jobs
I am a vacation rental owner. One of my best-booked years ever has ground to a halt with cancellations. I am happy that I am able to ride this out […]