Oregon Sea Grant, the marine research, public engagement and education program at Oregon State University, has awarded $1.15 million to five OSU scientists. The researchers will use the funds to […]
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With no primary opponents, dozens of Oregon legislative candidates breeze to victory Tuesday
A road sign marks a ballot drop off on Monday, May 16, in Salem. (Ron Cooper/Oregon Capital Chronicle) By JULIA SHUWAY/Oregon Capitol Chronicle Before any election results are announced Tuesday, […]
Municipal court trial set June 21 for Waldport wrecking yard property owners
WALDPORT – A municipal court trial is scheduled June 21 for two owners of five properties fined $137,500 so far by the city of Waldport for a variety of violations […]
Oregon State Police/Newport activity log May 3-16
OREGON STATE POLICE DAILY MEDIA/DESK LOG SP22104462 05/03/2022 17:54 Officer #61660 KANBARA, MITCHELL Crash – Injury Location 20, Mile post 5 5 WB, LINCOLN OR USA Narrative Summary ***E-Crash Only***: On 5/3/22 the driver […]
Most voters in Oregon — those registered as “unaffiliated” — will not be heard in primary, but their votes will resonate in November
By TIM NESBITT/Oregon Capital Chronicle The fate of the Democratic and Republican candidates who prevail in Oregon’s primary election for governor this week will rest not with their own parties’ […]
State park reopens where PacWave conduit work was under way; now OSU-led energy project looks for cable manufacturer
By DANA TIMS/YachatsNews.com First-time visitors to Driftwood Beach State Recreation Site north of Waldport will see what appears to be the perfect spot to enjoy an afternoon picnic — […]
Patient care changes at Newport hospital may be “too little too late”
To the editor: This letter is in response to the April 18 letter from Dr. Lesley Ogden, chief executive officer of Samaritan Health Services’ two hospitals in Lincoln County. Despite […]
Western U.S. mega-drought has Oregon leaders worried about another record fire season
By GARY A. WARNER/Oregon Capital Bureau A mega-drought that has parched much of the western United States has Oregon officials concerned the state could face another summer of record blazes. […]
Lots of interesting local measures on ballots around Oregon, including “joining” Idaho, gun law enforcement, property inspections
By JULIA SHUMWAY/Oregon Capital Chronicle Voters in three more Oregon counties will indicate next week whether they want to become Idaho residents without leaving their homes. Questions about the “Greater […]
Yachats Arts Guild brings back in-person show Saturday and Sunday
YACHATS – Art is back. After two years of online shows because of the coronavirus pandemic, the Yachats Arts Guild is staging a “Trails to Spring” show from 9 a.m. […]