NEWPORT — The Oregon State University Board of Trustees on Friday approved a $13 million project to improve the dock for university research vessels at the Hatfield Marine Science Center […]
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Weyerhaeuser union members narrowly vote to accept new contract, end six-week strike at mills in Oregon and Washington
By LOUIS KRAUSS/The Eugene Regiser-Guard A six-week worker strike at Weyerhaeuser mills across the Pacific Northwest ended Friday after union members narrowly voted to approve a new contract that included […]
ODFW biologists warn about getting close to dead sea lions on coast
Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife biologists are warning about an increase in the number of stranded California sea lions along the entire Oregon coast due to leptospirosis, a naturally-occurring […]
73-year-old Yachats Rural Fire Protection District is at a crossroads as voters weigh whether to approve new, large tax levy to fund operations
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com YACHATS – The 73-year-old Yachats Rural Fire Protection District is at a crossroads. Do voters approve a district operating levy request of $1.59 in the Nov. […]
There’s a clash of philosophies, approaches as Gomberg and McEntee square off in race for Oregon House District 10 seat
By DANA TIMS/YachatsNews.com The race for Oregon House District 10 pits Democrat incumbent David Gomberg, who is seeking a sixth two-year term, against Republican Celeste McEntee, a Newport restauranteur who […]
Central Oregon Coast Fire asking voters to OK small increase in one levy to help it keep up with rising equipment and personnel costs
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com WALDPORT – The Central Coast Fire & Rescue District is asking voters Nov. 8 to bump up a current tax levy by 10 cents in order to […]
Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office resumes citizens academy in January
NEWPORT – After a two-year pandemic-forced shutdown, the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office is resuming its eight-week-long “citizens academy” in January. This program provides community members with opportunities to learn about […]
Waldport and Yachats organizations offer community trick-or-treat opportunities Friday and Saturday for kids — and adults
By CHERYL ROMANO/YachatsNews.com Cute kids (and some grown-ups) in costumes, free candy and ghoul-cool cars will highlight two frightfully fun Halloween traditions in Waldport and Yachats this week. The weekend’s […]
Elections complaint alleges House District 10 candidate McEntee lied in voters pamphlet about graduate degree
By JULIA SHUMWAY/Oregon Capital Chronicle A supporter of incumbent Rep. David Gomberg, D-Otis, on Wednesday asked the secretary of state to investigate whether his opponent lied about her education […]
In novel tactic, labor unions target Coos Bay hospital’s board for recall after years of issues and turmoil
Bay Area Hospital in Coos Bay./Courtesy of Bay Area Hospital By CHRISTIAN WIHTOL/The Lund Report COOS BAY — Two Oregon labor unions, unhappy at how the Bay Area Hospital […]