YACHATS – Whether the first month of 2023 was “ho hum” or wetter than normal all depends on where you live. Six YachatsNews weather watchers recorded between 9.36 and 18.10 […]
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Nine Oregon legislators — including both from Lincoln County — form caucus to provide arts research and information
By JOSEPH GALLIVAN/Oregon Capital Bureau SALEM — Nine members of the Oregon Legislature – including two members from Lincoln County — have formed the state’s first Arts and Culture Caucus […]
Proposed legislation would require remote state workers to pay own travel costs back to Oregon
By NIGEL JAQUISS/Willamette Week BILL OF THE WEEK: Legislative Concept 3697 SPONSOR: Sen. Tim Knopp (R-Bend) WHAT IT WOULD DO: Require state employees who live full time in other states to […]
Oregon legislators look for ways to expand sorely needed child care facilities
Oregon lawmakers are considering a proposal to expand child care options in the state. A young boy plays with wooden blocks in a preschool classroom. (Getty Images) By BEN BOTKIN/Oregon […]
New research by OSU professor could aid National Weather Service warnings about sneaker waves
By MICHELLE KLAMPE/OSU News Service Six years ago beachgoers up and down the Oregon, Washington and northern California coasts were surprised by “sneaker” waves that inundated beaches, caused injuries […]
Alaska Airlines adds flights from Eugene; United from North Bend
Alaska Airlines has announced it will offer daily, year-round, nonstop service between Eugene Airport and San Diego International Airport starting June 15. Daily flights will depart Eugene at 11:30 a.m. […]
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek proposes $32.1 billion 2023-25 budget, redirecting money to housing, behavioral health and education
By JULIA SHUMWAY/Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM — The $32.1 billion state budget Gov. Tina Kotek proposed Tuesday redirects hundreds of millions of dollars that would have gone to the state’s […]
Willamette Valley butterfly once considered extinct is back in strong numbers
The Fender’s blue butterfly was once thought extinct, but due to habitat restoration over the last two decades, its population has made large gains. By the Oregon Capital Chronicle A […]
Oregon lawmakers propose bills to tamp down prescription costs and help rural independent pharmacies
Oregon lawmakers are considering legislation aimed at keeping drug prices affordable for patients. Prescription drug prices account for a share of rising health care costs in the U.S. (Getty Images) […]
Waldport laundromat reopens to public after month-long closure
WALDPORT – Get your quarters ready – the only public laundromat in south Lincoln County is reopening Wednesday. Crews for Sweet Homes Vacation Getaways are cleaning up Tuesday from construction […]