The VA center in Portland is located next to Oregon Health & Science University. (U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs) By LYNNE TERRY/Oregon Capital Chronicle Oregon veterans would get better and […]
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Governor’s office says Oregon not considering a “holiday” on 38 cent state gasoline tax — for now
By ALEX BAUMHARDT/Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM — Oregon won’t join other states in considering a pause to state gas taxes, for now, according to Charles Boyle, deputy communications officer for […]
Library support group brings back book sale Sunday in the Yachats Commons, followed by equinox celebration
YACHATS — A book sale to benefit the Yachats Library and a musical Spring Solstice observation are on tap for much of the day Sunday in the Yachats Commons […]
Scientists say U.S. warning system for West Coast tsunamis is in need of major changes, updates to be effective
By DIANA LEONARD/The Washington Post The United States’ tsunami system is in need of a major update, with ongoing problems that include outdated software, delayed alerts and poor communication […]
Yachats commission asks city council to set up special committee to help work on water security issues
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com YACHATS — A city commission that deals with water projects is asking the city council to authorize a separate group to help Yachats get water projects […]
Waldport orders wrecking yard to cease operations for a variety of violations of city, state rules; owner promises cleanup
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com WALDPORT – The city of Waldport has ordered a towing company to stop its operations on the south edge of town and begin cleaning up its […]
State drops charges against mother, wife in death of girl found east of Lincoln City
By The Oregonian/OregonLive Aggravated murder charges against two women linked to the killing of a 9-year-old girl whose remains were dumped along a muddy riverbank two years ago along Oregon Highway 18 […]
Many essential workers say they plan to keep wearing masks after Oregon’s indoor mandate ended Saturday following two long years
By JORDAN ESSOE/YachatsNews.com You can take off your mask Saturday, if you want. But frontline and essential workers, who have been required to wear masks unrelentingly for two years, […]
State officials, researchers and fishing industry warn about population spike in unwanted green crabs along Oregon coast
By DANA TIMS/YachatsNews.com European green crabs are by no means strangers to Oregon’s coastal waters. The voracious and habitat-destroying invasive species has been found in crab pots here, particularly […]
Oregon will use $4.5 million federal grant to try to improve access to jobless benefits
By PETER WONG/Oregon Capital Bureau Oregon will spend more than $4.5 million from a new federal grant, one of four in the nation, to improve its reach to people who […]