Oregon Health & Science University issued a new forecast showing climbing hospitalizations for Covid. (OHSU/Christine Torres Hicks) By LES ZAITZ/Oregon Capital Chronicle Oregon goes into the new year with the omicron variant of covid spreading faster than expected, setting the stage for record hospitalizations through January, according to the latest forecast from Oregon Health […]
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Yachats resident supports doctor suing Samaritan and Newport hospital
To the editor: Thank you for bringing to light the lawsuit brought by Dr. Gavin Shumate against Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital in your publication. I’m writing in response to the article dated Dec. 28. As a long-time patient of Dr. Shumate’s, I fully support him bringing the lawsuit against the hospital. His treatment and the […]
Daily Covid-19 cases double this week in Lincoln County, bringing new warnings from health officials about New Years gatherings
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com Confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Lincoln County have doubled in the past two days and public health officials believe it is due to holiday gatherings and the arrival of the omicron variant. Lincoln County Public Health also said Thursday that two people with Covid-19 are now hospitalized locally, breaking a string […]
COVID-19 infections rising in Oregon as pandemic moves into its third year
By GARY A. WARNER/Oregon Capital Bureau Oregon has entered its sixth wave of COVID-19 infections as the world marks the two-year anniversary of the pandemic Friday. Thursday’s report by the Oregon Health Authority recorded 2,948 new cases and 15 deaths. Hospitalizations for COVID-19 climbed to 440 people, up 21 from Wednesday. Oregon has recorded 421,263 […]
Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for Dec. 27-28
OREGON STATE POLICE DAILY MEDIA/DESK LOG SP21358688 12/27/2021 20:24 Officer #44704 KATSIKIS, KELLY Impound Vehicle Location NE LANE ST and 101, DEPOE BAY OR Narrative Summary On 12/27/2021 a blue 1997 Subaru Legacy was stopped for a traffic violation on NE Lane St and US-101 in Depoe Bay. The driver was revealed to be driving while suspended and driving […]
Last of winter’s king tides arrive just in time for new year, drawing more and more visitors to watch the crashing waves
The last of the so-called “king tides” of the season hit the Oregon coast Saturday just in time for the new year. In Oregon, king tides occur three months in the winter and three times during the summer when the Earth, moon and sun align to produce the highest tides of the year – […]
New OSU research website “IndividuWhale” designed to help public understand Oregon’s resident gray whales
By MICHELLE KLAMPE/OSU News Service NEWPORT – Scarlett is known for the large scar on her back. Equal bears the mark of a boat propeller injury. Roller Skate’s fluke was damaged due to entanglement with fishing gear. Solé has a favorite foraging ground she returns to each year. Each of these gray whales was […]
Transient already on probation for assault is arrested after trying to strangle homeless man outside Yachats Commons
YACHATS – A 45-year-old transient already on probation for trying to strangle a woman in Lane County was arrested Christmas Eve on four charges after attacking a homeless man at the C&K Market and again later at the Yachats Commons where they had been camping overnight. Christian J. Clothier is being held in the […]
Proposed federal legislation could restore fishing, hunting rights on land owned by Siletz, Grand Ronde tribes
By CASSANDRA PROFITA/Oregon Public Broadcasting For more than 35 years, the Grand Ronde and the Siletz tribes of American Indians have been bound by legal agreements that strip them of the right to manage their own hunting and fishing seasons on tribal land. Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., is sponsoring legislation that would give those tribes […]
Seal Rock fire board appoints new member, plans another appointment Jan. 6 after Dec. 15 death of its chairman
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com SEAL ROCK – The Seal Rock Fire District board – rocked by the sudden death of chair Al Anton two weeks ago – has appointed a former member to fill another position vacant since October. The board voted 2-0 Monday with member Tina Fritz abstaining to appoint Karl Kowalski of Seal […]