When considering a major decision, especially one that affects the lives and livelihoods of many others, it is wise to consider what could happen in a worst case scenario. What […]
Archives for May 2020
Oregon legislators will get a second chance Saturday to quiz state employment officials
By PETER WONG/Oregon Capital Bureau Oregon lawmakers will get a new chance to question officials about the much-criticized performance of the Employment Department in handling a record number of claims […]
Two Yachats commissions debate, then recommend $158,000 street and parking project near Commons
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com Two city of Yachats commissions gave their approval Wednesday to a $158,000 street and parking project for a 100-yard length of road between the Yachats Commons […]
Lincoln County unemployment rate jumps to 26.2 percent in April, highest in Oregon
Lincoln County’s estimated unemployment rate skyrocketed to a record 26.2 percent in April, the Oregon Employment Department announced Wednesday, in the agency’s first county-by-county look at how the coronavirus […]
Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Wednesday, May 27; Lincoln County has “presumptive” case
Oregon reports 71 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, no new deaths PORTLAND, Ore. — The state’s death toll from COVID-19 is unchanged from yesterday and remains at 148, the Oregon […]
Lincoln County announces its 10th COVID case — the first of a young person between the ages 10-19
Lincoln County Public Health announced a 10th confirmed COVID-19 case Thursday evening, the county’s first case involving a young person between the ages of 10 and 19. The person […]
Lincoln County commissioners, staff debate requiring public to wear face masks in county buildings
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com Should the public be required to wear face coverings in government buildings when they reopen? Lincoln County courts will require it. County employees can be required […]
Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for May 24
OREGON STATE POLICE DAILY MEDIA/DESK LOG SP20136895 05/24/2020 04:51 Officer #57483 GRAVES, QUINTEN Crash – Injury Location 18 HWY and OTIS CONN. RD, Narrative Summary At approximately 5:02AM on 5/24/20, the Oregon State Police […]
Oregon officials expected to release fall public school plans in early June
By LES ZAITZ/The Salem Reporter Parents, teachers and school superintendents will find out in early June how schools are expected to function this fall after months of being closed. Colt […]
Hospitals finding patients reluctant to return for elective procedures, face some tough choices
By ELON GLUCKLICH/The Lund Report In mid-March, as Oregon health officials braced for a crush of COVID-19 cases, Gov. Kate Brown ordered hospitals to postpone elective surgeries to ensure adequate […]