Oregon reports 217 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 0 new deaths PORTLAND — There are no new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, keeping the state’s death toll at 2,375, the Oregon Health Authority reported at 12:01 a.m. Monday. Oregon Health Authority reported 217 new confirmed and presumptive cases of COVID-19 as of 12:01 a.m. […]
Archives for March 2021
Samaritan seeks hospice volunteers for several rural areas of Lincoln County
Samaritan Evergreen Hospice in Lincoln County is seeking volunteers to provide end-of-life support to patients and their families. Hospice volunteers often help when a caregiver — often family or friends — need a break or when the patient does not have family in the area. Volunteers are needed from all areas of Lincoln County and […]
Oregon coronavirus report for Sunday, March 28: 253 new cases, 1 in Lincoln County; 28,722 vaccinations, no new deaths
Oregon reports 253 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 0 new deaths PORTLAND — There are no new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, the state’s death toll remains at 2,375 the Oregon Health Authority reported at 12:01 a.m. Sunday. Oregon Health Authority reported 253 new confirmed and presumptive cases of COVID-19 as of 12:01 a.m. […]
Oregon coronavirus report for Saturday, March 27: 426 new cases, 3 in Lincoln County; 34,508 vaccinations, 2 more deaths
Oregon reports 426 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 2 new deaths PORTLAND — There are two new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 2,375, the Oregon Health Authority reported at 12:01 a.m. Saturday. Oregon Health Authority reported 426 new confirmed and presumptive cases of COVID-19 as of 12:01 a.m. […]
Waldport man pleads guilty to kidnapping, sentenced to 12 years in prison
A 56-year-old Waldport man arrested 10 months ago on kidnapping and other charges after a two-week search by Lincoln County Sheriff’s deputies has been sentenced to nearly 12 years in prison. Richard A. Leach pleaded guilty to first-degree kidnapping, strangulation, unlawful use of a weapon and recklessly endangering and was sentenced Friday by Presiding Circuit […]
Oregon coronavirus report for Friday, March 26: 505 new cases, 2 in Lincoln County; 41,716 vaccinations, 2 new deaths
Oregon accelerates its vaccination timeline Today we are excited to announce that Oregon’s vaccine eligibility timeline is being moved up. On April 5, Group 7 will be eligible for vaccination. That includes frontline workers, people ages 16 to 44 with underlying conditions and people living in multigenerational homes. (See the linked infographic for definitions of frontline workers and underlying conditions.) In more good […]
Oregon governor moves up vaccination eligibility two weeks, as supplies increase and counties deliver more shots
By the SALEM STATESMAN-JOURNAL Oregon’s vaccine rollout will move forward with an accelerated timeline statewide. Gov. Kate Brown announced Friday that, in light of increasing vaccine supplies from the federal government and the progress counties and health care providers have made vaccinating seniors, Oregon will again be accelerating its timelines for COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to include frontline workers […]
Lincoln County sheriff’s office issues statement on “shots fired” incident Friday in Depoe Bay
Downloadable file: Damaged vehicle window ***Update**** Upon further investigation the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office learned the shooting incident involved two residents at 482 SE Hwy 101 in Depoe Bay. Aiden Isaac Dempsey, age 24, and Andrew Keith Hodge, age 28, became upset at a neighboring business who was reportedly playing loud music. The investigation determined Aiden Dempsey […]
Oregon tourism agency offering $2.3 million in grants to help hospitality industry recover from coronavirus pandemic
By Jamie Goldberg | The Oregonian/OregonLive Travel Oregon, the state’s tourism office, is providing $2.3 million in grants to fund projects across the state to help spur tourism as Oregon tries to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. Local governments, port districts, federally recognized tribes, nonprofits and Oregon-based tour operators and guides can apply for up to $100,000 in […]
Cultural center director and visitors association team up to hike and map 800 public art projects on the Oregon coast
By LORI TOBIAS/Oregon ArtsWatch When Niki Price sets out to explore art on the Oregon Coast, she’ll need to pack hiking boots, a tide book, and, of course, rain gear. But exhibit hours, ticket costs, and museum reservations won’t be necessary. Price, executive director of the Lincoln City Cultural Center is about to embark […]