By GARY A. WARNER/Oregon Capital Bureau Despite no redistricting maps or data to show voters, the Oregon Legislature is moving ahead this week with hearings on plans for redrawing 2020 […]
Archives for March 2021
Oregon coronavirus report for Tuesday, March 9: 517 new cases, 4 in Lincoln County; 15,945 vaccinations, 5 more deaths
Oregon reports 517 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 5 new deaths PORTLAND — There are five new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 2,303, […]
Lincoln County unemployment rate moves to 8.1 percent in January
The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in Lincoln County rose to 8.1 percent in January, up from 7.7 percent in December, the Oregon Employment Department announced Tuesday. The statewide unemployment rate […]
Oregon House Speaker wants fast track for foreclosure moratorium
By PETER WONG/Oregon Capital Bureau House Speaker Tina Kotek says she wants to see a legislative fast track for an extension of Oregon’s moratorium on residential foreclosures. An overall moratorium […]
After pause to reach more elderly, Lincoln County anticipates more vaccines and openings soon; Samaritan offering clinic Fridays and Saturdays
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com After a step-back last week to get more elderly people signed up for a COVID-19 shot, Lincoln County health officials say increases in supplies and a […]
Oregon coronavirus report for Monday, March 8: 234 new cases, 1 in Lincoln County; 21,793 vaccinations, 2 more deaths
Oregon reports 234 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 2,298, […]
Newport-based researchers use ‘poop’ samples to monitor health issues of gray whales off Oregon coast
By MICHELLE KLAMPE/OSU News Service Poop samples are an effective, non-invasive tool for monitoring gray whale reproduction, stress and other physiological responses, a new study from Oregon State University […]
Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for March 3
OREGON STATE POLICE DAILY MEDIA/DESK LOG SP21053596 03/03/2021 16:14 Officer #44704 KATSIKIS, KELLY DUII – Alcohol Location WALDPORT, LINCOLN OR USA Narrative Summary On 3/3/21 at approximately 4:14 pm I responded to a driving […]
Oregon coronavirus report for Saturday, March 6: 202 new cases, 2 in Lincoln County; 33,847 vaccinations, 3 more deaths
Oregon reports 202 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 3 new deaths PORTLAND — There are three new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 2,296, […]
Lincoln County man sentenced to 17 years in federal prison after meth distribution conviction
EUGENE—A Lincoln City man with multiple felony convictions was sentenced to 17 years in federal prison Friday for his role in a conspiracy to distribute large quantities of methamphetamine in […]