Oregon-based Coast Guard cutter returns home after 65-day counternarcotic patrol, $21.5M in cocaine seized Editors’ Note: Click on images to download high resolution version. ASTORIA, Ore. – The crew of […]
Archives for April 2020
Oregon governor not backing off on state collection of new tax to support additional school programs
By PETER WONG/Oregon Capital Bureau Gov. Kate Brown says she will not recommend a suspension of Oregon’s new corporate activity tax, contrary to what groups such as the Portland Business […]
Public opinion survey in Oregon finds strong support for governor’s stay-at-home orders
By DICK HUGHES/Oregon Capital Bureau Regardless of where they live, most Oregonians support Gov. Kate Brown’s stay at home orders, according to survey results released Wednesday by an independent firm. […]
Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Wednesday, April 22
Oregon reports 57 new COVID-19 cases; no new deaths PORTLAND — Oregon Health Authority reported 57 new cases of COVID-19 as of 8 a.m. Wednesday bringing the state total to […]
Former deputy district attorney supports Cable for Lincoln County DA
To the editor: Until January, I was a deputy district attorney in Lincoln County. I was responsible for child abuse and sexual assault crimes, chaired the child abuse multi-disciplinary team […]
Longer-term thinking and resilience needed for Yachats, not knee-jerk reactions
To the editor: I am proud to be living in a place where there are so many people who care about the community and local businesses. We all will continue […]
Oregon governor begins to share state’s re-opening plan with local officials
By DICK HUGHES/Oregon Capital Bureau Oregon’s economic reopening likely will be more gradual than what President Donald Trump has suggested. Churches, theaters, gyms and sporting events initially would remain closed. […]
Chief Deputy DA supports Cable in May 19 primary election
To the editor: I am writing this letter out of deep concern for our community and to share some of the things I have learned after 22 years practicing criminal […]
Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Tuesday, April 21
Oregon reports 3 new COVID-19 deaths, 46 new COVID-19 cases; data presents snapshot of COVID-19 in Oregon; new tobacco prevention campaign launches; Spanish Facebook page launches with health content PORTLAND, […]
Yachats church raises $60,000 in four days for business relief fund, quickly awards $20,000 in grants
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com A Yachats church on Tuesday handed out $20,227 worth of aid to 15 small, local businesses as part of a growing community effort to help […]