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 […]
Archives for December 2021
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 […]
A lack of affordable housing, child care is holding Oregon back, state business development agency says
By LYNNE TERRY/Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM — Oregon’s latest economic forecast paints a rosy picture of the state’s recovery. Wages have grown and household spending is strong. In a year, employment […]