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 […]
Archives for December 2021
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]