Afraid to go to the pharmacy and need someone to pick up a prescription for you? Just let the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office know. The sheriff’s office announced Thursday it […]
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Oregon State Police, Douglas County sheriff investigating fatal fire in Reedsport
On Sunday, April 12, 2020, 9-1-1 dispatchers received reports of a structure fire at 830 Myrtle Ave. Reedsport Fire Department responded to the incident along with the Reedsport Police Department. When […]
Lincoln County lost highest percentage of its workforce to coronavirus closures than any other Oregon county
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com Because of its reliance on tourism, Lincoln County has been the hardest hit county in the state in the percentage of its workers suddenly losing their […]
Oregon Health Authority coronavirus report for Thursday, April 16
Oregon reports 6 new COVID-19 deaths, 73 new COVID-19 cases PORTLAND, Ore.— COVID-19 has claimed six more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 64, the Oregon Health […]
Sheriff deputies, state parks rangers want to first educate not just issue citations to people accessing beaches
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com As weather improves, Lincoln County Sheriff Curtis Landers says deputies will gradually step up enforcement of people trying to get to the beach through closed federal, […]
ODOT planners wrapping up public comment period on ways to improve popular Oregon Coast bike route
By DANA TIMS/YachatsNews.com While cycling the length of the Oregon coast may not be for everyone, upwards of 10,000 people tackle the 370-mile trek every year. Along the way, […]
Oregon State Police/Newport: Activity log, April 15
OREGON STATE POLICE DAILY MEDIA/DESK LOG SP20101230 04/15/2020 09:33 Officer #41617 ESKRIDGE, BRIAN Criminal Mischief Location Lincoln Narrative Summary On 04/15/2020 the Oregon State Police responded to a report of vandalism at the Devil’s […]
Coast Guard rescues disabled 61-foot fishing vessel off of Coos Bay
NORTH BEND, Ore. – A Coast Guard 52-foot Motor Lifeboat crew towed a disabled 68-ton commercial fishing vessel Tuesday morning across the Coos Bay Bar, west of North Bend. Watchstanders […]
Oregon Health Authority coronoavirus report for Wednesday, April 15
Oregon reports 3 new COVID-19 deaths, 33 new COVID-19 cases PORTLAND — COVID-19 has claimed three more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 58, the Oregon Health […]
After weeks of issues, Samaritan Health Services believes it has COVID-19 testing problems ironed out
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNew.com The head of coronavirus task force for Samaritan Health Services says the group of five hospitals – after weeks of issues — has improved the availability […]