PORTLAND — The state’s death toll from COVID-19 is unchanged from Saturday and remains at 153, the Oregon Health Authority reported at 12:01 a.m. Sunday. Oregon Health Authority reported 58 […]
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Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Saturday, May 30
Oregon reports 55 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 2 new deaths PORTLAND — COVID-19 has claimed two more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 153, the […]
Coast Guard rescues seven people from cliff near Agate Beach on Friday
AGATE BEACH, Ore. — The Coast Guard and partner agencies rescued three adults and four children from the cliffs Friday south of Yaquina Head near Agate Beach. The seven people […]
‘Back to school’ still a big question mark in Oregon; K-12 start date coming within two weeks
By GARY A. WARNER/Oregon Capital Bureau Abnormal is the new normal for thousands of students from kindergarten to PhD programs in Oregon during the COVID-19 crisis, lawmakers were told Friday. […]
Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Friday, May 29; Lincoln County adds two “presumptive” cases
Oregon reports 48 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, no new deaths PORTLAND — The state’s death toll from COVID-19 is unchanged from yesterday and remains at 151, the Oregon […]
Waldport man wanted for two weeks arrested after long chase Thursday, now faces 18 charges
After nearly two weeks on the run, Lincoln County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 48-year-old Waldport man on kidnapping and 17 other charges following a chase Thursday. Richard D. Leach is […]
Betty Bahn, Yachats, Nov. 8, 1939 – May 15, 2020
Betty Eileen Axley Bahn died on May 15, 2020, in her beloved hometown of Yachats after a brief battle with cancer. She was 80 years old and as always in […]
Yachats lodging and more restaurants prepare to reopen next week as closures end and new operating protocols take effect
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com Shut for 10 weeks, the owners of the Adobe Motel and Restaurant used it as an opportunity to replace headboards and beds in its 110 rooms and […]
Lincoln County grand jury indicts three Otis men on attempted murder, robbery charges
On May 19th, 2020 at about 10:00 PM, three Lincoln County Sheriff’s Deputies and a Lincoln City Police Officer were in the Otis area investigating a disturbance call. While at […]
Businesses, foresters, parks and outdoor leaders tell legislators about coronavirus impact
By Gary A. Warner/Oregon Capital Bureau State legislators heard a parade of woes ranging from ruined businesses to crippled conservation education programs to the likelihood of devastating wildfires, all during […]