Dr. Arnold Mindell, Yachats Jan. 1, 1940 – June 10, 2024 Arnold Mindell, beloved husband, father, author, physicist and founder of Process Oriented Psychology, passed away June 10, 2024, at […]
Archives for 2024
County’s unemployment rate stays at 4.6 percent for third month
For the third straight month Lincoln County’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate stayed the same – 4.6 percent May – the ideentical rate as in March and April, the Oregon Employment […]
Despite mild fire season forecast, agencies tell Oregon leaders they need to invest in workforce
By ALEX BAUMHARDT/Oregon Capital Chronicle Oregon is likely to face fewer big wildfires this summer than in previous years, but a lack of rural housing, coupled with unstable and often […]
High schoolers part of training program to help turn the tide on coastal Oregon’s seafood workforce
By ALEJANDRO FIGUEROA/Oregon Public Broadcasting SILETZ — Patrick Clarke is outside, setting up a big pot of broth with Cajun spices over a propane flame. He’s already got a […]
Forest Service proposes protections for old-growth trees, but without an outright logging ban
By APRIL ERHLICH/Oregon Public Broadcasting The Biden administration has published its proposed plan for preserving old-growth trees in national forests across the country, opening another opportunity for public input […]
Proposed Forest Service mountain biking system sparks tension in south Tillamook County
By BRYCE DOYLE/Oregon Public Broadcasting Tillamook County has long been known as Oregon’s dairy capital. More than a million people visit the local creamery each year. Its products can be […]
Northeast Oregon city bans chain stores amid dollar store backlash
By ANTONIA SIERRA/Oregon Public Broadcasting An organized campaign to prevent the spread of chain dollar stores in Wallowa County scored a significant victory this month. The Joseph City Council passed […]
Oregon’s minimum wage is going up again July 1
By Oregon Public Broadcasting Oregon’s minimum wage varies based on location. On July 1, the state’s standard minimum wage will rise to $14.70 per hour. The minimum wage in the Portland […]
Campaigns trade barbs after Republican challenger sends email seeking six debates with Rep. Hoyle
By ALEX BAUMHARDT/Oregon Capital Chronicle Republican congressional nominee Monique DeSpain is challenging Democratic Rep. Val Hoyle to six debates in a congressional district that many Republican operatives are eying […]
Weyerhaeuser needs to find alternatives to helicopter spraying
To the editor: We received notice from the Oregon Department of Forestry that Weyerhaeuser Timber Holdings between July 1 and Sept. 28, will spray pesticides by helicopter on more than […]