By MEAGAN CUTHILL/Oregon Public Broadcasting In a state with one of the most challenging housing crunches in the country, Oregon renters could face the highest possible maximum increase since the […]
Archives for September 2022
Oregon’s public defenders office requests $6 million as lawmakers consider major overhaul of imploding system
Members or a work group that’s been discussing public defense reforms include former legislators, public defenders, representatives of Gov. Kate Brown’s office and members of the state Judicial Department. (Getty […]
Annual “Hands Across the Bridge” recovery event is Saturday in Waldport
WALDPORT – Waldport-area residents are expected to gather Saturday, Sept. 17 for the annual “Hands Across the Bridge” recovery event, part of a larger, countywide celebration of Recovery Month. The […]
Coast Guard rescues Newport-based fishermen 180 miles offshore over the weekend
NEWPORT – The Coast Guard rescued two fishermen from a Newport-based fishing vessel offshore Oregon on Sunday. The Coast Guard’s command center in Seattle received a report at 9:21 p.m. […]
Moody’s lowers credit rating for Yachats fire district bonds, citing weak governance and poor financial management
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com YACHATS – A worldwide financial services company has downgraded the Yachats Rural Fire Protection District’s bond credit rating, citing its weak governance and poor budget […]
Oregon State University’s new president officially begins her work, interested in growing online programs, student success
By MEERAH POWELL/Oregon Public Broadcasting CORVALLIS — Jayathi Murthy plans to focus on improving Oregon State University’s graduation rates, furthering research and continuing to grow what is already the state’s […]
Shortly before embarking on political career, Oregon congressional candidate Alek Skarlatos joked about choking women
Alek Skarlatos, left, smiles after quipping about a man whose girlfriend suffocated during sex. Skarlatos, now running for Congress, appeared on a podcast hosted by Ross Patterson, right, in 2018. […]
Friday night collision on Highway 101 kills Lincoln City woman
GLENEDEN BEACH – Alcohol is being investigated as a contributing factor in a collision on U.S. Highway 101 that killed a 74-year-old Lincoln City woman Friday night, according to Oregon […]
Smoldering rags in Drift Inn’s laundry results in Highway 101 closure for 45 minutes Friday
YACHATS – U.S. Highway 101 in downtown Yachats was closed for 45 minutes Friday afternoon as firefighters sought to find the source of a strong, smoky odor at the […]
Unsolved mysteries: How a former Maryland policeman living in Yachats is trying to bring closure to Eugene cold cases
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com YACHATS – At every 5:30 a.m. every Thursday, Drew Tracy jumps into his truck and begins the 98-mile drive to the Eugene Police Department for an […]