By JULIA SHUMWAY/Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM — Republican senators who participated in the longest walkout in state history cannot seek re- election in 2024 or 2026, the Oregon Supreme Court ruled Thursday. In a unanimous decision, the court rejected arguments from five Republican senators that Measure 113, a voter-approved 2022 law meant to dissuade lawmakers […]
Archives for February 2024
What can be done to alert highway drivers near Yachats fire station?
To the editor: After the tragic Jan. 11 fatality, I hope that more can be done to protect the safety of those traveling on U.S. Highway 101 near the Yachats Fire District station. Would a roadside memorial to the victims near the crash site be feasible, one that includes features that, while legal, would remind […]
Heavy rain accelerates damage to Highway 101 north of Newport
The Oregon Department of Transportation has reduced the speed limit on a section of U.S. Highway 101 between Newport and Depoe Bay after recent heavy rains caused the road to drop significantly and put drivers and vehicles in danger. The speed between mileposts 133 and 134 in the Beverly Beach area has been reduced […]
Forest Service seeks concessionaire for Devils Churn
YACHATS – Siuslaw National Forest officials are seeking someone interested in operating a concession stand at Devils Churn south of Yachats. The vacant space near the information window will be available for the sale of food and beverages under a special use permit. “This is an excellent opportunity for a business interested in supporting […]