To the editor: Protect Oregon Watersheds supports the Forest Service’s proposal to develop a comprehensive approach to treating invasive weeds in the Siuslaw National Forest. We strongly oppose drone spraying […]
Letters
We need to protest Weyerhaeuser spraying near Eckman Lake
To the editor: How in the world can it possibly be true? Weyerhaeuser has been granted a permit to pray herbicide “as near as 10 feeet” from the Waldport municipal […]
Weyerhaeuser should have to pay for water tests after spraying
To the editor: I am writing to express my concern as a Waldport resident regarding the spraying of pesticides close to the Waldport watershed and adjacent to the public spring water […]
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 […]
Yachats valley resident opposes roadside herbicide spraying
To the editor: I am a resident of Yachats living along Yachats Valley Road. I want to voice my opposition to the use by a contractor for Lincoln County of […]
Benfield has experience, professionalism to end DA’s office disarray
To the editor: We need Kathryn Benfield as our Lincoln County District Attorney. Our current district attorney’s office has been in embarrassing disarray. Public conflict with our county commissioners, sheriff’s […]
Library support is crucial in rural areas like Lincoln County
To the editor: Love your community library? If so, it’s a definite yes on Measure 21-222 on the May 21 primary election ballot that you received in the mail. At […]
College’s bond request just renews rate, doesn’t mean an increase
To the editor: I am writing in support of Measure 21-224 on your May primary ballot, which would renew the bond for Oregon Coast Community College. If passed, this measure […]
Law school colleague supports Wallace in DA’s race
To the editor: I’ve known Lincoln County deputy district attorney Jenna Wallace for over a decade since we first met in law school. During those years I watched Wallace begin […]
Benfield can end chaos, dissension in district attorney’s office
To the editor: Newport native Kathryn Benfield should be the voters’ overwhelming choice for Lincoln County District Attorney in the May election. With more than 35 years experience in practice, […]