By MICHELLE KLAMPE/OSU News Service NEWPORT – Commercial whaling in the 20th century decimated populations of large whales but also appears to have had a lasting impact on the […]
Archives for October 2023
Many Oregon families face uncertain day care outlook as state spends last of federal funds
Many people across Oregon are in child care deserts, with three or more children vying for each opening. (Getty Images) By GRANT STRINGER/Oregon Capital Chronicle Like thousands of other parents […]
Gas, oil companies argue against Oregon’s emission deadlines during Court of Appeals hearing
Sen. Jeff Golden, D-Ashland, told protesters after the Court of Appeals hearing on the climate lawsuit that wildfires had devastated his southern Oregon district. Several dozen activists and organizers took […]
USGS records small earthquake Sunday west of Bandon
A 4.7-magnitude earthquake was recorded Sunday evening off the southern Oregon coast. The earthquake occurred at 5:49 p.m. about 196 miles west of Bandon at a depth of just over […]
Like the downtown Yachats banners? Bid to own one Saturday
YACHATS — Colorful, original art banners have decorated downtown Yachats all summer and now they’ll all be up for auction Saturday, Oct. 7. From 5-6:30 p.m. in the Commons, people […]
EPA issues $1 million fine to Seattle seafood company and 5 ships for improper waste discharges off Oregon coast
By TRACY LOEW/Salem Statesman Journal The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has fined Seattle-based American Seafoods Company and the owners of its fish-processing vessels nearly $1 million for significant violations of the […]
Port of Alsea board holds special meeting Thursday to interview candidates
WALDPORT – The Port of Alsea board will interview the five people who applied for a soon-to-be vacant board seat during a special meeting at 2 p.m. Thursday. Longtime board […]