By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com A two-week surge in COVID-19 cases has pushed Lincoln County into the state’s new “high risk” category Thursday, resulting in tighter limits on social and business […]
Archives for December 2020
16 businesses, 60 individuals aided so far by Presbyterian church’s latest relief fund
The harsh impact of pandemic restrictions on businesses and their workers has been eased a bit by a Yachats church’s relief fund, but more money is needed to get through […]
Yachats Planning Commission makes little headway on marine lighting compromise; issue may end up in lap of new council in 2021
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com A proposed new city of Yachats lighting ordinance banning marine lighting from motels and houses won’t likely be settled until a new City Council is formed […]
Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Thursday, Dec. 3; state has 1,151 more new cases, 9 in Lincoln County
Oregon has an updated statewide coronavirus website People in Oregon will find it easier to learn about the state framework that went into effect today with an updated coronavirus website. […]
Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for Nov. 28-Dec. 3
OREGON STATE POLICE DAILY MEDIA/DESK LOG SP20335677 11/30/2020 12:42 Officer #48793 VAN METER, HEATHER FW – Commercial Fish Location 213 SW BAY BLVD, NEWPORT, LINCOLN OR 97365 Narrative Summary OSP CONTACTED BY FISH PLANT […]
Surprise! Christmas tree up and glowing in downtown Yachats; no fanfare due to pandemic
A bright Yachats holiday tradition is up and glowing in downtown Yachats, and no, you didn’t miss the notice — there wasn’t any. Due to COVID-19 safety concerns, Mayor John […]
While Oregon adopts county-by-county four-stage “risk level” restrictions Thursday, most are in “extreme” category
By The Oregon Capital Bureau Oregon on Thursday transitions from a COVID-19 freeze to a frosty list of new restrictions that will likely last into the start of 2021. The […]
Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Wednesday, Dec. 2; state reports 1,244 new cases, Lincoln County has 19
Oregon reports 1,244 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 18 new deaths PORTLAND — COVID-19 has claimed 18 more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 953, the […]
Oregon governor’s state budget proposal for 2021-23 relies on a lot of help from Congress
By GARY WARNER/Oregon Capital bureau Gov. Kate Brown unveiled a highly-aspirational two-year state budget proposal Tuesday that would require a politically supportive U.S. Congress to make much of its most […]
Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Tuesday, Dec. 1; Oregon adds 1,233 cases, Lincoln County has 21 more
Oregon reports 1,233 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 24 new deaths PORTLAND — COVID-19 has claimed 24 more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 936, the […]