By DANA TIMS/YachatsNews For decades, scientists assumed that trapping and loss of critical habitat had led to the extinction of the marten population that once inhabited much of Oregon’s […]
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Newport spills 1.18 million gallons of “insufficiently treated” sewage at Nye Beach
NEWPORT — A mechanical issue at the city of Newport’s wastewater treatment plant caused approximately 1.18 million gallons of “insufficiently treated” sewage to spill into the Pacific Ocean at Nye […]
Facing November vote and court decision, Eugene city council tosses its natural gas ban
By the EUGENE REGISTER GUARD EUGENE — Eugene City Council voted unanimous to repeal its proposed ban on natural gas in new homes at a work session Monday night. “I […]
Oregon Housing Stability Council approves $100 million to build nearly 650 affordable homes
Construction will begin as early as this fall on new affordable housing projects throughout Oregon. By JULIA SHUMWAY/Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM — The Oregon Housing Stability Council has approved spending […]
In aftermath of massive Ziggurat House fire, group of Tenmile residents approach Yachats Fire board about annexation
By GARRET JAROS/YachatsNews YACHATS – A contingent of Tenmile residents attended the Yachats Fire Protection District’s regular board meeting Monday to request the area be annexed into the agency’s […]
Newport mayor Dean Sawyer resigns Monday after revelations Friday and protests Saturday over years of hateful Facebook posts
By JONATHAN LEVINSON/Oregon Public Broadcasting NEWPORT — Mayor Dean Sawyer resigned Monday, three days after OPB revealed he has been posting offensive content in a private Facebook group for current and […]
53-year-old Sitka Center in Otis takes a fresh look at art through youth programs, residencies, and Indigenous fellowships.
By OREGON ARTSWATCH OTIS — Jonathan Case may best be known as an award-winning cartoonist, the author and the creator of the graphic novel Little Monarchs. But once upon a […]
Marine reserve researchers begin surveying coastal visitors
Researchers are visiting nearly two dozen sites along the Oregon coast to find out what visitors know about Oregon’s Marine Reserves and whether their visits will help foster change in […]
Newport mayor should resign over Facebook posts
To the editor: I have not been a fan of Newport mayor Dean Sawyer for a while. Previously I was collecting signatures door to door and at the Newport Farmers […]
Hillsboro bicyclist killed in collision with log truck near Gleneden Beach
GLENEDEN BEACH – A 57-year-old Hillsboro man died Friday afternoon when his bicycle collided with an empty log truck just north of Fogarty Creek State Park. Oregon State Police said […]