Governor Brown joined by Oregon leaders for reopening event Today, Governor Kate Brown was joined by various business, health, community and governmental leaders to commemorate Oregon’s official reopening. “Today, we […]
Archives for June 2021
Lincoln County sees increase in COVID-19 cases in June, but county hits 70% vaccination mark
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown may have lifted all coronavirus restrictions across the state Wednesday, but Lincoln County saw a rise in COVID-19 cases in June including a recent outbreak […]
Yachats fire board asks voters in November to help pull district out of financial spiral with $1.59 per $1,000 tax levy
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com Voters in the Yachats Rural Fire Protection District will have a substantial financial decision to make in November. The fire district’s board voted unanimously – but not […]
Oregon coronavirus report for Tuesday, June 29: 230 new cases, 7 more deaths, 5,545 vaccinations
Oregon reports 230 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 7 new deaths PORTLAND — There are seven new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 2,770, […]
Coastal lawmakers and Oregon Legislature allocates more than $50 million to 15 infrastructure projects in Lincoln County
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com When the 2021 Legislature adjourned Saturday it dropped more than $50 million into Lincoln County to help pay for 15 infrastructure projects or disruptions caused by […]
Police cite Seal Rock man after he crashes Saturday into newly opened restaurant
Oregon State Police cited a Seal Rock man Saturday for careless driving after he swerved to avoid rear-ending a car on U.S. Highway 101, hit a car in the parking […]
Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for June 25-27
OREGON STATE POLICE DAILY MEDIA/DESK LOG SP21174290 06/25/2021 15:16 Officer #53134 KOLACZ, BRYAN Crash – Non-injury Location 18, Mile post 3 3 EB, LINCOLN OR USA Narrative Summary E-Crash: A Volkswagen Jetta was being […]
Yachats Library is reopening 5 days a week effective Wednesday
Open the doors, open the books! After 17 long months, the all-volunteer Yachats Library is re-opening afternoons beginning Wednesday, June 30, with some restrictions. Operating times will be noon to […]
Oregon coronavirus report for Saturday, June 26: 227 new cases, including six in Lincoln County, 12,748 vaccinations, 2 new deaths
Oregon reports 227 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 2,763, […]
Oregon Legislature approves bill allowing ballots to be accepted if mailed on election day
By PETER WONG/Oregon Capital Bureau Oregon, the first state to conduct all elections by mail, would join the ranks of states accepting ballots postmarked by election day under a bill […]