WALDPORT — Bees, butterflies and other critters will be celebrated Saturday when the Waldport Public Library presents its second annual “Pollinators’ Day.” Returning to the Seashore Joy Garden in downtown […]
Archives for June 2024
How shipping containers and the Port of Portland play a vital role in Oregon’s economy
The Port of Portland’s Terminal 6 is home to the states’ only international shipping container service, a vital resource for Oregon farmers, ranchers and other exporters. By KRYA BUCKLEY/Oregon […]
OSU hopes 77-unit apartment complex for marine science center students, staff will help housing issues
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews NEWPORT — When Oregon State University asked years ago to expand its Hatfield Marine Science Center it made a commitment to develop housing for some of […]
Oregon kids are healthy but lag behind in education, according to new report
By ALEX BAUMHARDT/Oregon Capital Chronicle Oregon kids are healthier than average but lag their peers nationwide when it comes to education, according to a new report. The Baltimore-based Annie E. […]
Rural Oregon addiction recovery programs will get $13 million in opioid settlement funds
By BEN BOTKIN/Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM — Oregon state officials will spend slightly more than $13 million on community centers and housing for rural Oregonians recovering from drug addiction. The […]
Wyden proposes legislation to preserve rural maternal care in response to Baker City ward closure
By BEN BOTKIN/Oregon Capital Chronicle Sen. Ron Wyden is pushing for a pathway for rural hospitals to continue to provide maternal care in small communities. Wyden, D-Oregon, on Monday released […]
City of Waldport thinks it has a “smoking deal” for playground surface at new Southworth Park
By GARRET JAROS/YachatsNews WALDPORT — Something out of the ordinary happened when Waldport city manager Dann Cutter began casting about to find a contractor to install a special surface […]
Warming ocean and 2015 heat wave harmed marine life on Oregon’s capes which are now struggling to recover
By LYNNE TERRY/Oregon Capital Chronicle Marine plants and animals on the Pacific Coast have been hit by an epidemic and devastating heat wave over the past decade, and […]
Lane Transit doubles service around Florence, improves connections
FLORENCE – Beginning Monday, it will be easier to get around Florence – and make connections to and from Yachats or Eugene. The Lane Transit District is increasing the frequency […]
Sheriff’s deputies arrest Siletz man Sunday on variety of charges
On Sunday, June 16, the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office learned through community contacts that 36-year-old James Kelly was inside a residence owned by his twin brother, Keith Kelly, in Siletz. […]