By Mike Rogoway | The Oregonian/OregonLive EO Media Group, which publishes a dozen newspapers across Oregon, said Monday it will scale back publication of several papers in July, lay off 28 […]
Archives for June 2024
Lincoln County district attorney Danforth announces June 21 resignation, asks for state help to staff office
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews Lincoln County’s embattled district attorney announced Monday she will resign June 21 and that she has asked the Oregon Department of Justice to come in and […]
Yachats affordable housing developer finishes 24-unit Florence complex, plans two more projects
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews A Yachats developer has completed a $10.9 million affordable rental housing project in Florence and has plans on the drawing board for two more projects totaling […]
May’s rain was a bit above average, but month gave us a rare sky show and ushered in big storm Sunday
Rainfall in May was slightly above average in the Yachats area – but the first days of June saw a doozy of a rainstorm. The Sunday storm dropped 2.26 […]
Oregon lawmakers will seek community feedback as they plan a transportation package
By BEN BOTKIN/Oregon Capital Chronicle Oregon lawmakers are mapping out a transportation package for the 2025 legislative session to address the state’s long-term needs, from sustainable funding to new projects […]
Senate approves controversial appointments to Oregon water department, forestry board
By ALEX BAUMHARDT/Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM — Despite pushback, the Oregon Senate approved two controversial candidates to serve on the state Board of Forestry and as the director of the […]
Newport crabbers provide Hatfield visitor center with new giant Pacific octopus
By RACHAEL McDONALD/KLCC News There’s a new giant Pacific octopus at the Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport — thanks to a local crab boat. Hatfield Marine Science Center put […]
State agency begins monitoring of seven Lincoln County beaches
The Oregon Health Authority has started its beach monitoring program for the summer and fall by announcing the list of 24 coastal recreation areas it will be keeping an eye […]
OSU and two California universities will research potential impacts of offshore wind energy projects
By ALEX BAUMHARDT/Oregon Capital Chronicle Three West Coast universities located near future offshore wind energy sites are joining forces to undertake research and to help inform the public about […]