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 […]
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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 […]
Oregon State Police/Newport activity report for Dec. 29 to Jan. 2
OREGON STATE POLICE DAILY MEDIA/DESK LOG SP21360139 12/29/2021 17:54 Officer #58625 STEWART, JOSHUA DUII – Alcohol Location 18, Mile post 5 5, Lincoln OR USA Narrative Summary On 12/29/2021 at approximately 5:54PM on US […]
As classes resume this winter, Lincoln County School District will struggle to provide some services amidst persistent staffing shortages
By DANA TIMS/YachatsNews.com When classes resumed this week, Lincoln County school administrators faced the unprecedented situation of hoping they have enough employees to keep the operation running. That’s primarily […]
Colt Gill, Oregon’s state education director a quiet, collaborative force in the turbulence of pandemic
Colt Gill’s voice quivered when he talked of teachers and other school employees who died from Covid, or who lost family members. Colt Gill, director of the Oregon Department of […]
USPS names new, local postmaster for Yachats, who says more help is on the way so office can be fully staffed
YACHATS – After six months of substitutes and occasional closures, the Yachats Post Office has a new postmaster – and more help is on the way. Chanda Kowitz of […]
New task force will begin to tackle issues — and confusion — with Oregon recycling to comply with new law
By JULIA SHUMWAY/Oregon Capital Chronicle Buy a bottle of dish soap, a jug of milk or a takeout container of Chinese food, and you’ll find an embossed triangular symbol […]
Slowing effects of climate change among priorities for Oregon’s new watersheds director
Lisa Charpilloz-Hanson will oversee $170 million for projects enhancing waterways and protecting critical species. The Klamath River Watershed extends throughout south central Oregon to northern California and to the Pacific […]
Study of commercial fishing’s economic impact in Lincoln County shows it contributes 14 percent to area’s income
A new comprehensive look at fishing’s place in Lincoln County’s economy shows a growing impact on income in the county. The Resource Group of Corvallis looked at the financial […]
Oregon food innovation program aims to grow the businesses of women chefs and farmers from around the state
By LYNNE TERRY/Oregon Capital Chronicle Emily Moore is a longtime professional chef, with French cooking school credentials and fine dining experience, who whips up tasty concoctions on her farm […]