Oregon reports 993 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 1 new death PORTLAND — There is one new COVID-19 related death in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 2,467, […]
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Oregon agency seeks public comment on which coastal beaches it should monitor for pollution issues this summer
The public has until early next week to weigh in on the 18 stretches of beach that the state of Oregon is proposing to monitor this summer for high […]
Lawmakers on Oregon House committee ponder linking firearms storage, narrower ban
By PETER WONG/Oregon Capital Bureau Legislation that combines proposed requirements for firearms locks and safe storage with a narrower ban on firearms in public buildings is gaining political momentum in […]
Oregon coronavirus report for Wednesday, April 21: 989 new cases, none in Lincoln County; 39,882 vaccinations, 6 new deaths
Oregon reports 989 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 6 new deaths PORTLAND — There are six new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 2,466, […]
Police arrest Clackamas County couple after theft spree in Lincoln City area
Downloadable file: wright_larsen.png On Sunday, April 18, 2021, Lincoln City Police, Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, and Oregon State Police arrested two subjects for various charges relating to theft, identity theft, unauthorized […]
As COVID-19 numbers rise and vaccinations go begging, Lincoln County opens three clinics to walk-ins without appointments
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com On the day that anyone 16 and over became eligible to get a COVID-19 vaccine, Lincoln County threw open clinic doors to people who can get […]
Another COVID-19 case shuts down Oregon House for a third time Tuesday
By PETER WONG/Oregon Capital Bureau Another person infected with the COVID-19 coronavirus has prompted yet another shutdown of floor sessions of the Oregon House. The House on Tuesday canceled sessions […]
Oregon coronavirus report for Tuesday, April 20: 580 new cases, none in Lincoln County; 26,051 vaccinations, one more death
Oregon reports 580 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 1 new death PORTLAND — There is one new COVID-19 related death in Oregon, and the state’s death toll remains at […]
COVID-19 infections rise across Oregon but not all county risk levels are going up Friday
By GARY A. WARNER/Oregon Capital Bureau COVID-19 infections are rising in Oregon, putting two-thirds of all counties into what, for now, is the highest possible level of restrictions, Gov. Kate […]
Lincoln County adds 240 jobs in March, but unemployment rate stuck at 8 percent
Lincoln County added 240 jobs in March, but the area’s unemployment rate was stuck at 8 percent, among the highest in Oregon. The Oregon Employment Department on Tuesday said the […]