By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews YACHATS – The city of Yachats has struck out on interviewing two potential interim city manager candidates but has scheduled time next week to possibly talk […]
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It’s beach season for harbor seals, sea lions and humans — and the experts would like to offer a few words of advice
By SUSAN PALMER/YachatsNews Mammals — both marine and terrestrial — are headed for Oregon beaches this spring and Jim Rice would like a word with the humans. Rice, stranding […]
Third of Oregon Senate now barred from re-election by penalties of 13-day GOP-led walkout
By GARY A. WARNER/Oregon Capital Bureau SALEM — One third of all Oregon senators are now ineligible for another term following the 13th day of a Republican walkout in the […]
Eugene doctors and first responders honor Olive Garden employees who used CPR to save Waldport man
By KENDALL BARTLEY/KVAL-TV EUGENE — There were terrifying moments at the entrance to the Olive Garden restaurant in Eugene last year, when George Koskela of Waldport suddenly collapsed in […]
Second annual “Bloom Newport” takes place Saturday at Performing Arts Center
NEWPORT — It started as the bud of an idea, then blossomed into a full event packed with dancing, shopping, activities and more. The second annual Bloom Newport community […]
Looking for a green thumb? Lincoln County Master Gardeners hold annual plant sale Saturday
NEWPORT — What better way to source the food or decorative plants that will fill your garden this year than from the Lincoln County Master Gardener Association? The group’s […]
Yachats commission denies variance for small building along Yachats Ocean Road
YACHATS – The Yachats Planning Commission voted unanimously Tuesday to deny a variance request by a homeowner along Yachats Ocean Road to build a 780-square-foot structure within 20 feet of […]
Oregon governor and legislative leaders get good news Wednesday with robust revenue forecast
By PETER WONG/Oregon Capital Bureau Oregon lawmakers will have more money available for state spending, taxpayers are due record credits on their 2023 returns, and the state school fund will […]
Marine reserve researchers deploy sensors to see how water temperature and oxygen levels affect ocean life
By MARK FREEMAN/ODFW News Service NEWPORT – Ocean monitoring in Oregon’s five marine reserves is trying to unlock secrets about temperatures and oxygen levels known to impact groundfish and […]
New rules by Gov. Kotek will require Oregon’s marijuana dispensaries to prove they paid taxes
Sol Sisters Farms in Independence grew marijuana for recreational use. (Oregon Department of Agriculture) By JULIA SHUMWAY/Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM — Cannabis companies will need to prove they’ve paid their […]