By LORI TOBIAS/for The Oregonian NEWPORT — Most everyone knows the story of Oregon’s infamous exploding whale. Now there’s another whale destined for fame — this time with a […]
Archives for October 2022
Alaska fishery officials cancel Bristol Bay king and snow crab harvests this winter
By The Seattle Times Alaska officials have canceled the fall Bristol Bay red king crab harvest, and in a first-ever move, also scuttled the winter harvest of smaller snow crab. […]
Flying out of Eugene? Airport loses two routes, but gains one
EUGENE – Travelers who use the Eugene Airport are losing two routes but gaining another. United Airlines has ended service between Eugene and O’Hare International Airport in Chicago. The route […]
Deadline looming for Otis fire survivors to win a new home — for free
The Echo Mountain Complex Fire, which tore through the Lincoln County community of Otis two years ago, charred at least 2,500 acres. By the time the flames were out, the […]
Owners of Gibson Farms in Lincoln County learn to take advantage of location, while trying to fight off blueberry-eating pigeons
By MATEUSZ PERKOWSKI/Oregon Capital Press SILETZ — As an island of agriculture in a sea of timber production, the owners of Gibson Farms have learned to take advantage of […]
Sigler pleads guilty to manslaughter and burglaries in 2020 killing of Mark Campbell, sentenced to 27 years in prison
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com NEWPORT – One by one they walked up to face the man who had just admitted Tuesday to killing Mark Campbell of Waldport nearly two years […]
Yachats Chamber of Commerce’s new executive director shares thoughts about the community, tourism and help for businesses
BY QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com Bobbi Price may have a new job in Yachats, but she’s no stranger to town. Her father, Rick Nyhus spent his early childhood living at the […]
Nike’s Phil Knight begins to hedge his gubernatorial bets — giving $1 million this week to GOP nominee Drazen
By GARY A. WARNER/Oregon Capital Bureau Nike co-founder Phil Knight is hedging his bet on the outcome of the Oregon governor’s race, giving $1 million on Thursday to Republican Christine […]
Yachats’ emergency preparedness committee in turmoil over cache proposal stalled by city hall and council
By CHERYL ROMANO/YahatsNews.com YACHATS — Some members of Yachats’ Emergency Preparedness Committee are clashing with the city over how to best help people survive a tsunami. Frustrated by what […]
Wood cutting now allowed on Siuslaw National Forest — but first get a permit
WALDPORT – It’s firewood cutting season on the Siuslaw National Forest – but permits are needed from the Central Coast Ranger District in Waldport. Commercial and personal use permits are […]