By LYNNE TERRY/Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM — Oregon lawmakers are proposing nearly $200 million to help treat more Oregonians struggling with mental health issues and addiction problems. Hundreds of thousands […]
Archives for February 2022
Legislators in current session are considering steps to tackle Oregon’s shortage of teachers
Retention and recruitment bonuses, allowing teachers with out-of-state licenses to work in Oregon and paring back teacher requirements expected to relieve shortages Julie Cleve, a reading specialist at Hallman Elementary […]
Wildfire bill in current session of Oregon Legislature could send $4.2 million to Lincoln County School District
By YachatsNews and Oregon Public Broadcasting The Lincoln County School District and three others hit hard by September 2020 wildfires could get $25 million from Oregon lawmakers currently meeting […]
‘Washed Ashore’ exhibit in Lincoln City turns plastic garbage into art-with-a-message with help from students
By Oregon ArtsWatch Someday, a former Lincoln City school student is going to drive by the Lincoln City Cultural Center, spot the big piece of art on the plaza […]
Oregon has used up nearly all of its federal rental assistance, so agency says new payments will draw from $100 million added by state lawmakers
PETER WONG/Oregon Capital Bureau SALEM — As it gears up to restart payments, Oregon’s housing agency reports that slightly more than 39,000 households received $278 million in federal emergency rental […]
Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for Feb. 9-10
OREGON STATE POLICE DAILY MEDIA/DESK LOG SP22033164 02/09/2022 17:30 Officer #58625 STEWART, JOSHUA Agency Assist Location 18, Mile post 9 9, Lincoln OR USA Narrative Summary On 02/09/2022 a 911 caller reported a male […]
Yachats hosts 3-day “Gems of the Ocean” art quilt show beginning Saturday with $2,000 in prizes and special showing
YACHATS — The Yachats Commons will turn into a showcase for international art quilters when “Gems of the Ocean III” opens for a three-day run Saturday. A juried show, the […]
Yachats’ new city manager asks for patience tackling a long list of organizational issues when she starts her job Monday
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com YACHATS – When Heide Lambert starts her new job as Yachats city manager Monday, she’ll be walking into a building that has had three managers and […]
Six years in the planning, five months in the making, 142-foot suspension bridge on Amanda Trail near Yachats is taking final shape
By JORDAN ESSOE/YachatsNews.com YACHATS — It’s no longer wishful thinking. After six years of patient planning, fundraising, unseen delays, and determined advocacy, the very first suspension bridge on part […]
Waldport resident urges a close look at COCF&R recall petition — and to not sign it
To the editor: Peter Carlich has filed a recall petition for two members of the Central Oregon Coast Fire & Rescue District. Before you sign the recall petition, please look […]