CORVALLIS – Thousands of Oregon State University fans have watched the Beavers football team implode over the years – so on Friday they can watch the west side of […]
Archives for January 2022
Trio at top of state politics departing as others launch 2022 campaigns; Kristof residency decision looms this week
By GARY A. WARNER/Oregon Capital Bureau The first days of the first week of the 2022 election year have been filled with a flurry of announcements of leaders leaving and […]
Oregon coronavirus report for Wednesday, Jan. 5: a record 6,203 new cases, 52 in Lincoln County
Oregon reports 6,203 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 9 new deaths PORTLAND — There are nine new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 5,719, […]
Waldport couple welcomes daughter as first New Year’s baby in Lincoln County
NEWPORT — She wasn’t expected to arrive until the end of January but medical issues speeded up the labor and delivery process a bit, resulting in a New Year […]
Cape Perpetua Collaborative announces eight weeks of online presentations for its winter speaker’s series
YACHATS – The Cape Perpetua Collaborative has announced eight weeks of online presentations for its winter 2022 speaker’s series. Presentations will include a special focus on ocean acidification, transient […]
New year brings host of new marijuana rules to Oregon and OLCC
By the SALEM STATESMAN-JOURNAL Oregon has approved multiple changes to the regulation of the cannabis industry for the new year, including doubling how much marijuana customers can purchase and allowing home delivery […]
“We’re definitely into the omicron wave,” Oregon’s top health care official says Tuesday
On Tuesday, the state reports a new high surpassing more than 4,500 cases and nearly 20% of tests reported to the state being positive Health officials are hoping that an […]
In reply to Oregon election officials, Kristof attorneys argue that Yamhill County has always been home for the gubernatorial candidate
Oregon election officials requested proof the Democratic candidate for governor met residency requirements Nick Kristof, Democratic candidate for Oregon governor, greets a guest at a Portland business summit on Dec. […]
Oregon coronavirus report for Monday, Jan. 3: 9,701 cases for Dec. 30-Jan. 2, including highest daily total of pandemic; 96 in Lincoln County
Oregon reports 9,701 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 11 new deaths PORTLAND — There are 11 new COVID-19-related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 5,666, Oregon […]
Four days after wind storm knocks power out to 10,000 Central Lincoln customers, all but 300 have electricity restored
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com Four days after a major storm blasted the central and southern Oregon coasts knocking out power to 10,000 customers, Central Lincoln People’s Utility District said Thursday […]