Demonstrators rallied outside the U.S. Supreme Court on Dec. 1, 2021, as justices heard arguments in a Mississippi case that seeks to overturn Roe v. Wade. (Jane Norman/States Newsroom) By […]
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New poll shows Drazan leading crowded Republican field for Oregon governor
Rep. Christine Drazan, R-Canby, speaks during a legislative special session on Monday, Sept. 20, 2021. (Amanda Loman/Oregon Capital Chronicle) By JULIA SHUMWAY/Oregon Capital Chronicle The former House Republican leader has […]
Survey of Asian Oregonians shows more than half have experienced racism to them or their families
By ALEX BAUMHARDT/Oregon Capital Chronicle A survey of Asian Oregonians showed that half had heard someone use a racial slur, epithet or degrading language against them or their family. One-fifth […]
Retiring county commissioner recommends Walter Chuck to replace him
To the editor: I write this letter in solid support of Walter Chuck for Lincoln County commissioner. As the retiring commissioner currently holding that position, I know Walter Chuck is […]
Yachats councilor asks for more patience and time as city commission expresses frustration with communication, projects
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com YACHATS – A Yachats councilor asked one of the city’s most active commissions Tuesday for a little more patience and a bit more time to allow […]
STR intervener supports Jacobson and Miller for county commission seats
To the editor: Because of my involvement in Ballot Measure 21-203, voters ask me who I support for the two open positions on the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners. My […]
Miller’s professionalism, reliability and integrity would aid county commission
To the editor: This letter is in support of Casey Miller, who is running for Lincoln County commissioner. I have known Casey for about eight years and have found him […]
Condors from Oregon and Idaho released in northern California’s Redwood National Park
REDWOOD NATIONAL PARK, Calif. (AP) — The endangered California condor returned to soar the skies over the state’s far northern coast redwood forests on Tuesday for the first time in […]
Mother in orca’s endangered southern resident K pod gives birth off Oregon coast
By The SEATTLE TIMES A calf has been born to mother orca K20, the first baby for the K pod family of southern resident orcas in 11 years. Deborah Giles, […]
Portland lodging group completes purchase of Adobe properties for $17.53 million, plans to remodel lobby and update rooms
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com YACHATS – The new owner of the Adobe Motel and Restaurant plans to remodel the lobby, update rooms, retained its general manager and extended job offers […]