The Southwest Lincoln County Water Peoples Utility District repaired two major water main breaks over the weekend, but its problems may just be starting. Some 57 PUD customers along a […]
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Oregon State Police/Newport activity log June 8-11
OREGON STATE POLICE DAILY MEDIA/DESK LOG SP22139185 06/08/2022 12:38 Officer #53134 KOLACZ, BRYAN DUII – Alcohol Location 20 and CLINE CREEK RD, OR USA Narrative Summary A single vehicle crash was reported at highway […]
Two former Bi-Mart pharmacists open their own store in Veneta, soon in Junction City
By the Eugene Register-Guard VENETA — In the fall of 2021, Northwest retail chain Bi-Mart sold all 56 of its pharmacy businesses to Walgreens. The sale left a hole in […]
Oregon secretary of state orders extensive post-election audit in Clackamas County
By JULIA SHUMWAY/Oregon Capital Chronicle Clackamas County must perform a more extensive post-election audit than other counties because of its ballot-printing issues, Secretary of State Shemia Fagan ordered Friday. After […]
State school leader warns districts about short-changing students with disabilities on summer learning, classroom hours
By ALEX BAUMHARDT/Oregon Capital Chronicle Sen. Sara Gelser Blouin, D-Corvallis, had experienced what she calls a “bad education day” before she showed up to a June 2 legislative education committee. […]
New statewide survey shows Oregonians have very mixed feelings about tourism and its community impact
By SUZANNE ROIG/Oregon Capital Bureau Oregon’s natural beauty is the No.1 draw for visitors, but breweries, restaurants and shopping rank second, according to a survey by the Oregon Values […]
New commanders in charge of U.S. Coast Guard stations in Coos Bay and Newport are making it a family affair
The U.S. Coast Guard is making it a family affair for the commanders in charge of two major Coast Guard stations along the Oregon coast. Master Chief Scott Slade […]
Yachats Big Band is looking for more musicians
YACHATS — The Yachats Big Band is looking for a few good musicians. The volunteer 17-piece dance/swing band and vocalists are looking for a few musicians who can read music […]
Oregon coast fishing industry and supporters expected to turn out in force Wednesday in Newport for wind power hearing
By DANA TIMS/YachatsNews.com Federal energy representatives are likely to get an earful at a meeting Wednesday in Newport intended to gather public comments about plans to build towering wind-energy […]
Central Oregon Coast board chair resigns Monday after two embattled board members are resoundingly recalled
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com WALDPORT – The chair of the Central Oregon Coast Fire & Rescue board, who had collaborated unsuccessfully with two recently recalled board members to try to […]