Oregon reports two new COVID-19 deaths, 64 new COVID-19 cases PORTLAND — COVID-19 has claimed two more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 103, the Oregon Health […]
Archives for April 2020
The number of new jobless claims slow in Lincoln County, but totals remain at historic level
The number of unemployed workers in Lincoln County continues to pile up with another 408 people filing jobless claims for the week ending April 25, the Oregon Employment Department […]
Oregon needs medical swabs to test for the coronavirus, but global supply chain problems and a federal ‘runaround’ are frustrating that plan
By NICK BUDNICK/Oregon Capital Bureau If Oregon pandemic officials had a TV show these last two months, it could be called “In Search of Swabs” — and just about every […]
Oregon governor tells state agencies to start preparing for big budget cuts
By PETER WONG/Oregon Capital Bureau State agencies have been told to prepare spending cuts that may amount to 8.5% of their share of the tax-supported general fund in the next […]
Samaritan opens COVID-19 testing site in Waldport, its second in Lincoln County
WALDPORT — Samaritan Health Services on Wednesday opened a second drive-through coronavirus testing site at its clinic on Range Drive in Waldport as it ramps up the number of tests […]
Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Wednesday, April 29
Oregon reports two new COVID-19 deaths, 61 new COVID-19 cases PORTLAND, Ore.— COVID-19 has claimed two more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 101, the Oregon Health […]
Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Tuesday, April 28
Oregon reports 7 new COVID-19 death, 31 new COVID-19 cases PORTLAND — COVID-19 has claimed seven more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll from 92 to 99, the […]
Lincoln County extends moratorium on new vacation rental licenses until Sept. 30
Lincoln County commissioners have extended a moratorium on what was supposed to be a two-month halt on new vacation rental licenses in unincorporated areas because it hasn’t had time to […]
Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for April 27
OREGON STATE POLICE DAILY MEDIA/DESK LOG SP20110166 04/27/2020 00:03 Officer #59922 TAYLOR, ZACH DUII – Alcohol and Controlled Substances Location 101 and NW 11 ST N, NEWPORT OR USA 97365 Narrative Summary On 4/27/2020 […]
Toledo man who sat through trial recommends Danforth for Lincoln County DA
To the editor: I have lived in Lincoln County for several years and last year I finally served on jury duty. In and out of the courthouse several times, I […]