Two beaches in Lincoln County have been added to the five a state agency will monitor in 2024 and 2025 for unsafe levels of bacteria. The list of current and new beach monitoring sites was created based on high recreational use, nearby pollution … [Read more...] about Two more Lincoln County beaches added to bacteria monitoring list
Archives for December 2023
Coastal counties struggle to provide workforce housing — and compete with metro-area jurisdictions for state help
By CLAIRE CARLSON/The Daily Yonder SEASIDE -- Cloudy skies loomed over the small coastal town of Seaside on a November morning, but the rain stayed away as a group of residents, health care workers, and city officials gathered outside of … [Read more...] about Coastal counties struggle to provide workforce housing — and compete with metro-area jurisdictions for state help
Eugene Weekly newspaper can’t go to print because of $100,000 embezzlement
By NATHAN WILK/KLCC EUGENE -- The Eugene Weekly says it’s been the victim of embezzlement, and as a result, it can’t go to print for the first time in more than 20 years. According to the paper’s editor, Camilla Mortensen, an employee siphoned … [Read more...] about Eugene Weekly newspaper can’t go to print because of $100,000 embezzlement
14th annual New Year’s Day Peace Hike will also honor Coos tribal chief Donald “Doc” Slyter
By CHERYL ROMANO/YachatsNews YACHATS -- The annual New Year’s Day Peace Hike has always been about remembrance of the past, but this winter there’s a more modern aspect -- honoring the life and work of Chief Donald “Doc” Slyter. Now … [Read more...] about 14th annual New Year’s Day Peace Hike will also honor Coos tribal chief Donald “Doc” Slyter
As other jurisdictions raise lodging taxes, Yachats council decides to develop spending plan before making decision
By GARRET JAROS/YachatsNews YACHATS – The city of Yachats has decided to tap the brakes on increasing its lodging tax until figuring out how it might spend the additional revenue. City manager Bobbi Price advised the city council at … [Read more...] about As other jurisdictions raise lodging taxes, Yachats council decides to develop spending plan before making decision