By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com Three loud sonic booms that shook buildings and people along the central Oregon coast Tuesday afternoon were caused by a mistake by an Oregon Air National […]
Archives for December 2021
Betsy Johnson will resign her northwest Oregon senate seat to focus on run for governor
Betsy Johnson, Oregon state senator and candidate for governor, listens to speakers at a Portland business summit on Dec. 6, 2021. (Ron Cooper/Oregon Capital Chronicle) By JULIA SHUMWAY/Oregon Capital Chronicle […]
Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for Dec. 2-12
OREGON STATE POLICE DAILY MEDIA/DESK LOG SP21336640 12/02/2021 13:04 Officer #53134 KOLACZ, BRYAN Crash – Non-injury Location 34, Mile post 15.6 15.6 EB, LINCOLN OR USA Narrative Summary E-Crash: The driver had reported a […]
In first live play in two years, Newport Performing Arts Center hosts “The Christmas Show” Friday and Saturday
By Oregon ArtsWatch NEWPORT — The last time Red Octopus Theatre Company performed on stage at the Newport Performing Arts Center was Christmas of 2019 with its holiday tradition, “The […]
In one-day special session Monday, Oregon legislators extend eviction protection, approve $400 million for landlords, farmers
Rep. Julie Fahey, D-Eugene, encourages her colleagues to vote for a bill to extend Oregon’s safe harbor protections from eviction during a special legislative session on Dec. 13, 2021. (Julia […]
First three cases of omicron varient of COVID-19 virus reported Monday in Oregon, health officials announce
By LYNNE TERRY/Oregon Capital Chronicle Omicron has come to Oregon. The Oregon Health Authority announced Monday evening that the highly infectious strain had been detected in three people in their […]
Yachats “Black Lives Matter” demonstrators discuss future of Saturday protests and other ways to fight racism
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com YACHATS – Jonni Prince and Dave Cowden have been standing along U.S. Highway 101 in downtown Yachats each Saturday since May 30, 2020. That’s the Saturday […]
Waldport wins state grant to help determine where and how to get more housing
WALDPORT – The city of Waldport has received state grants totaling $53,000 to help it determine its future housing needs and at the same time help update the city’s zoning […]
CEO of Samaritan hospitals in Lincoln County honored by national, rural health organization
NEWPORT – Dr. Lesley Ogden, chief executive officer of Samaritan Health Services two hospitals in Lincoln County, has been named a 2021 “community star” by a national rural health […]
Oregon State University Board selects search firm to help it find next president
By MEERAH POWELL/Oregon Public Broadcasting CORVALLIS — Oregon’s largest university has taken its latest step toward finding a permanent leader to replace the president who left amid controversy earlier this […]