To the editor: I wholeheartedly agree with Lincoln County‘s commissioners opposition to Ballot Measure 21-203. Our beautiful historic house on north Devil’s Lake has been my home away from home […]
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Three-year OSU study of wild and hatchery coho salmon genetics could help improve with how state hatcheries operate
By MICHELLE KLAMPE/OSU News Service NEWPORT – A new study of the genetic profiles of wild and hatchery coho salmon demonstrates important distinctions in how the two types of […]
State police troopers refusing to get vaccinated lose first attempt to block governor’s mandate
By OREGON CAPITAL CHRONICLE SALEM — Oregon state troopers who refuse to get vaccinated for Covid failed in their initial attempt to block an Oct. 18 vaccination deadline after a […]
9 Native American tribes in Oregon want bigger role in state water planning policy
By ALEX BAUMHARDT/Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM — Oregon’s nine federally recognized tribes want a bigger role in the state’s planning for the next century of water management in Oregon as […]
Oregon nurses union calls on hospital groups to improve conditions for nurses, end reliance on traveling workers
By LYNNE TERRY/Oregon Capital Chronicle With the Covid-19 vaccine mandate looming, the Oregon Nurses Association stepped into the fray Thursday, calling on the state to take “bold” action to give […]
Yachats needs to protect wetlands, reject proposed motel development
To the editor: When we live in a beautiful place, one that people travel to for enjoyment, quiet and the beauty of living at the edge of a continent, with […]
Facts, not fear mongering, count when considering STR issues in Lincoln County
To the editor: We have a choice to be informed by verifiable facts, or succumb to fear mongering, misrepresentation and lies. The phrase “Follow the Money” has never been more […]
After 15 years of sharing and repairing, Waldport’s Green Bike Co-op has been even busier during pandemic lockdown
By CHERYL ROMANO/YachatsNews.com WALDPORT — Pandemic restrictions don’t make anyone happy, but they’ve brought an unexpected boost to the Green Bike Co-op. While the all-volunteer bicycle sharing/selling/repairing group has […]
Yachats City Council names two finalists for city manager position — a Planning Commission member and nonprofit executive both from the area
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com The Yachats City Council has announced its two finalists for city manager – a well-known former city contractor and Planning Commission member who moved here nine years […]
Seal Rock fire board votes 3-1 – after one resignation — to hire former Toledo chief as consultant until it can find new leader
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com SEAL ROCK – The Seal Rock Fire District board voted 3-1 Wednesday to hire the former fire chief in Toledo to manage the department until it […]