By DICK HUGHES/Oregon Capital Bureau Oregon officials will begin releasing more data about the march of the coronavirus pandemic. Gov. Kate Brown told reporters during a conference call on Wednesday […]
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Keep exercising – even if you can’t go to class
I help lead the 10 a.m. exercise class in the Yachats Commons. I know how hard it is to get motivated — that’s a big reason the classes in the […]
Oregon State Police/Newport: Activity log March 20-23
OREGON STATE POLICE DAILY MEDIA/DESK LOG SP20084159 03/20/2020 14:22 Officer #52129 LARSON, ERIC Crash – Injury Location 20 and WESTERN LOOP, OR USA Narrative Summary ***E-CRASH*** On the afternoon of March 20, 2020, the […]
Lincoln County resident confirmed as coronavirus victim, developed symptoms while traveling and now hospitalized outside of the county
A Lincoln County resident has been diagnosed with COVID-19, the Lincoln County Health Department announced Tuesday, but called it a “unique” case because the person developed the symptoms outside […]
Special legislative committee starts work Monday on coronavirus response
By DICK HUGHES/Oregon Capital Bureau SALEM — The Legislature’s coronavirus response committee is working through proposals to help Oregon businesses and residents handle the economic and health effects of the […]
Oregon governor orders most people to stay home; tightens restrictions on businesses, social contact
By DICK HUGHES/Oregon Capital Bureau Gov. Kate Brown on Monday directed most Oregonians to stay home except for getting groceries, going to work or handling important activities that cannot wait. […]
Help hospitality workers by hiring them for jobs
I am a vacation rental owner. One of my best-booked years ever has ground to a halt with cancellations. I am happy that I am able to ride this out […]
Will a little humor help get us through this staggering pandemic?
I’m curious if we can mitigate the staggering effects that the pandemic is having on our lives with some mirth and whimsy? It might be a touch of tonic to […]
Beach walks will be missed if state closes day-use areas
My husband and I live on the Alsea River in Waldport and have been watching the Waldport Facebook page regarding the extra influx of visitors this weekend. The panic is […]
An act of kindness, tears of gratitude
Two days ago a truck pulled up in my driveway. A couple got out, a young couple I know from Eugene. They are friends of my youngest daughter who lives […]