To the editor: Rep. David Gomberg, the Newport News-Times (“Charges to be dismissed in July 4 rioting case,” May 18) and Otis resident Ken Sund (“Lincoln County goes lenient on […]
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Lincoln County emergency management schedules countywide test June 9
LINCOLN ALERTS COUNTY WIDE TEST SCHEDULED FOR JUNE 9, 2020 (05/26/22 – Lincoln County) Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office – Emergency Management Division has scheduled an annual county-wide test of their […]
After Texas killings, Democrats in Oregon’s congressional delegation call for federal gun control legislation
By JULIA SHUMWAY and LYNNE TERRY/Oregon Capital Chronicle Democrats in Oregon’s congressional delegation renewed calls for Congress to take up federal gun control legislation following a mass shooting at a […]
Yachats Action Alliance opposes Agate Point development proposal
To the editor: South of the Yachats River, on Yachats Ocean Road, a developer is seeking to build Agate Point resort. To do so would require the city to ignore […]
Waldport VFW post will host Memorial Day service at 11 a.m. Monday
WALDPORT — In honor of America’s war dead, the Waldport Veterans of Foreign Wars will host a Memorial Day observance Monday, May 31 at Veterans Park at the intersection of […]
Yachats Lions Club bringing back all-you-can-eat breakfast on Sunday
YACHATS – After a two-year shutdown because of the coronavirus pandemic, the Yachats Lions Club is bringing back its popular all-you-can eat breakfast over the Memorial Day weekend. Pancakes, sausage, […]
Oregon “advisory report” on public school spending aims to head off future money problems
By ELIZABETH MILLER/Oregon Public Broadcasting It’s been three years since the Oregon Legislature passed the Student Success Act, a law creating a new tax to support K-12 education in the […]
Oregon health care insurers file individual rate increase proposals with the state
By LYNNE TERRY/Oregon Capital Chronicle More than 300,000 Oregonians who buy health insurance for themselves or through a small group plan are likely to see a spike in premiums next […]
Citizen involvement supposed to be included in Yachats’ comprehensive land use plan
To the editor: This letter is in response to the May 19 YachatsNews story: “Yachats Council says ‘not now’ to forming a Citizens Involvement Committee.” I could easily write a […]
Two finalists to become OSU’s president visit community to talk to students, staff and board
By MEERAH POWELL/Oregon Public Broadcasting CORVALLIS — Two finalists are hoping to win over the campus community at Oregon State University and become the institution’s next leader. But first, they’re […]