By JACKSON HOGAN and GARY A. WARNER/Oregon Capital Bureau Oregon is simplifying the COVID-19 infection standards that schools must meet to get students back in the classroom for the […]
Archives for October 2020
Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Saturday, Oct. 31; 555 new cases but none in Lincoln County
Oregon reports 555 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 14 new deaths PORTLAND, Ore. — COVID-19 has claimed 14 more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 689, the […]
Police arrest Monroe man for manslaughter after Highway 20 fatality Friday near Eddyville
A 27-year-old Monroe man has been charged with second-degree manslaughter and driving under the influence following a fatal crash Friday afternoon on Oregon Highway 20 three miles west of Eddyville. […]
Oregon Health Authority releases new school metrics, daily COVID report for Friday, Oct. 30; Lincoln County has 1 new case
State releases new metrics for schools to return to in-person education The Oregon Department of Education (ODE) today released an update to the Ready Schools, Safe Learners guidance, including updated […]
2020 ELECTION ROUNDUP: Voter turnout in Lincoln County hits more than 60 percent, should go above 80 percent by Tuesday night
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com and GARY A. WARNER/Oregon Capital Bureau Voters in Lincoln County – especially those affiliated with a political party – know how to do it. So far. […]
Yachats city staff completing move Friday to 501 Building, which has been refurbished for first time since city bought it five years ago
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com After five years of sitting cold and empty, the city of Yachats’ 501 Building has new occupants – its own staff. City staff will finish the […]
Former Lincoln County lawyer urges vote for Buckley, admonishes two judges for interference
To the editor: I have watched closely the events surrounding the campaign for Lincoln County Circuit Judge pitting incumbent Marcia Buckley against newcomer Amanda Benjamin. I am urging you to […]
Port of Alsea will keep boat launch and marina open an additional three weeks before re-construction starts Nov. 15
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com WALDPORT — Crabbers and fishermen using the Port of Alsea’s boat launch and dock are getting a three-week reprieve on its closure. The port will close […]
Residents rebuilding homes in Otis bristle at Lincoln County School District’s tax; officials say they can’t change it, but other districts have
By KYLE IBOSHI/KGW.TV OTIS — Survivors of Oregon’s devastating wildfires are facing hefty taxes to rebuild their homes. In Lincoln County, an obscure construction tax intended to help the […]
Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Thursday, Oct. 29; state hits new daily high but no new cases in Lincoln County
Oregon reports 575 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 673, the […]