By DICK HUGHES/Oregon Capital Bureau Oregon’s economic reopening likely will be more gradual than what President Donald Trump has suggested. Churches, theaters, gyms and sporting events initially would remain closed. […]
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Chief Deputy DA supports Cable in May 19 primary election
To the editor: I am writing this letter out of deep concern for our community and to share some of the things I have learned after 22 years practicing criminal […]
Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Tuesday, April 21
Oregon reports 3 new COVID-19 deaths, 46 new COVID-19 cases; data presents snapshot of COVID-19 in Oregon; new tobacco prevention campaign launches; Spanish Facebook page launches with health content PORTLAND, […]
Yachats church raises $60,000 in four days for business relief fund, quickly awards $20,000 in grants
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com A Yachats church on Tuesday handed out $20,227 worth of aid to 15 small, local businesses as part of a growing community effort to help […]
Oregon governor could have “firm plan” for re-opening parts of rural counties in two weeks
By DICK HUGHES/Oregon Capital Bureau In two weeks Gov. Kate Brown could have a firm plan for reopening parts of Oregon’s economy, probably starting with rural counties. Brown held a […]
Politicians, economists say Oregon’s budget is due for a drubbing because of coronavirus pandemic
By PETER WONG/Oregon Capital Bureau Even as a legislative panel prepares this week to draw from the state’s emergency fund, Oregon faces a steep drop in income taxes that the […]
Oregon State Police/Newport: Activity log April 16-19
OREGON STATE POLICE DAILY MEDIA/DESK LOG SP20102106 04/16/2020 13:43 Officer #41617 ESKRIDGE, BRIAN Police Officer Hold Location 229, Mile post 4 4 SB, LINCOLN OR USA Narrative Summary On 04/16/2020 at approximately 13:21 PM, […]
Lincoln County announces its fifth COVID-19 case Monday, the first in 18 days
After 18 days with no confirmed COVID-19 cases, a fifth Lincoln County resident has tested positive for the disease, the county’s public health agency announced Monday. The Lincoln County case […]
Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Monday, April 20
Oregon reports 1 new COVID-19 death, 47 new COVID-19 cases PORTLAND, Ore.— COVID-19 has claimed one more life in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 75, the Oregon Health […]
Deputy district attorney supports Cable in Lincoln County DA race
To the editor: I am a Lincoln County deputy district attorney and I have been an Oregon attorney since 1998. Prior to coming to the Lincoln County district attorney’s office, […]