WALDPORT — An attempt to get a recall election of four of five Port of Alsea commissioners on the May ballot has failed to gather enough signatures. A recall of […]
Attempt to get Port of Alsea board recall on May ballot fails
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Archives for March 2023
Kotek targets behavioral health system crisis – and plans ahead
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Gov. Tina Kotek is asking the Legislature for more behavioral health funding. The money would fund programs for people who need care in other settings besides the Oregon State Hospital […]
At $475,000, city of Waldport wins bid for former school property for addition to Southworth Park and community center
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By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews WALDPORT – After a five-month on-off-on negotiation process, the city of Waldport will become the new owner of the 2.81-acre Lincoln County School District property in […]
Lincoln County looking for some housing expertise
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Lincoln County is on the market for a consultant to help it develop housing for all income levels. The county announced Monday it is looking for a team or individual […]
Oregon governor adds Malheur and Clatsop counties to her homeless state of emergency list
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By THE OREGON CAPITAL CHRONICLE SALEM — Gov. Tina Kotek has added two rural counties to her homelessness state of emergency so a state agency can help coordinate state and […]
Oregon House passes bill to allow Oregonians to pump their own gas; now goes to Senate
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The Oregon House overwhelmingly supported a plan to allow Oregonians to pump their own gas. (Alex Baumhardt/Oregon Capital Chronicle) By JULIA SHUMWAY/Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM — Oregon drivers who for […]
Fish & Wildlife Commission bans use of lighted boats in rapidly growing market squid fishery off Oregon coast
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By DANA TIMS/YachatsNews The Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission, citing concerns over sustainability, voted unanimously Friday to prohibit independently operated light boats to help catch market squid off the […]
Let state, county agencies know your feelings about Lindly Park plans
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To the editor: A public meeting was held in Waldport on Thursday to discuss the fate of Don Lindly Park along Oregon Highway 34 on the south side of the […]
Legislative subcommittee advances plan to aid Oregon semiconductor grants
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By PETER WONG/Oregon Capital Bureau SALEM — Oregon lawmakers have put forth a plan to aid businesses and others seeking shares of billions available in federal money to encourage the […]
Oregon lawmakers propose measures to fight gun violence, stem ‘ghost guns’
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By BEN BOTKIN/Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM — Oregon lawmakers are pursuing a package of firearm bills aimed at preventing gun violence and curbing the proliferation of untraceable guns. They say […]