By the Albany Democrat-Herald NEWPORT – The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has fined Oregon State University $6,800 for dumping water into Yaquina Bay that potentially contained up to 12 […]
Archives for April 2023
Oregon Secretary of State’s office cannabis audit released amid questions, and now investigation, about industry consulting job
By BEN BOTKIN/Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM — The Oregon Secretary of State’s office released an audit of the state’s regulation of the cannabis industry Friday on the heels of revelations […]
Two contested races for Port of Alsea commission seats rile up usually quiet May 16 special election
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews WALDPORT — Quiet times for the Port of Alsea are a thing of the past. Issues brought up by some people upset with new retail operations, […]
OSU researchers studying injuries among crab boat deckhands find “banger bar” can help prevent issues
By MOLLY ROSBACH/OSU News Service Dungeness crab fishermen are at high risk for on-the-job injury, but having a metal bar to bang crab pots against as they work at […]
Lincoln County buying land in the Waldport Industrial Park for location of new animal shelter
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews Lincoln County plans to announce Wednesday that it is purchasing property in the Waldport Industrial Park to house its new animal shelter. The county has struggled […]
Oregon public universities ask state for $500 million as students pay record tuition
Southern Oregon University in Ashland is facing a $5 million budget shortfall. (Al Case/Flickr) By ALEX BAUMHARDT/Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM — Officials from Oregon’s seven public universities say they need […]
Newport Visual Arts Center opens registration for art classes in May and June
NEWPORT — From kelp to clay to collage — registration is open now for a variety of new adult art classes and workshops at the Newport Visual Arts Center. […]
Waldport’s outdoor market opens for season on Wednesday
WALDPORT — The Waldport Wednesday Market launches its 2023 season Wednesday, May 3, with a host of vendors selling a big range of goods. From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. […]
Musical groups from Portland and Tualatin perform Sunday at Newport church
NEWPORT — The Willow String Quartet of Portland will present a chamber concert at Atonement Lutheran Church in Newport at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 30. Also performing on the […]
Former Port of Alsea manager supports Bishop, Powers for re-election
To the editor: My name is Maggie Rivers, and I was the manager for the Port of Alsea for 21 years. During that time, I had the privilege and pleasure […]