YACHATS – A 63-year-old California woman was taken to a Corvallis hospital by LifeFlight helicopter late Saturday night after crews from at least five agencies rescued her from a […]
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Waldport church offers emergency preparation fair Saturday
WALDPORT — Natural disasters such as wildfires, flooding, earthquakes and tsunami threaten the Oregon coast, and a free community event Saturday, Aug. 17 can help residents be ready. Experts will […]
Siletz tribe’s annual Nesika Illahee Pow-Wow begins Friday
SILETZ — The Confederated Tribes of the Siletz is inviting the public to its annual Nesika Illahee Pow-Wow Friday through Sunday, a tradition for the Siletz people and other […]
14th annual Yachats River valley farm tour returns Saturday
YACHATS — A leisurely drive “up river” will yield a summer bounty of goods when the 14th annual Yachats River Valley Farm Tour kicks off Saturday, Aug. 10. Free […]
College offering two-day contractor’s license class in September
The Small Business Development Center at Oregon Coast Community College is offering a two-day Oregon Construction Contractors Board test preparation class in early September. This class will prepare students to […]
Beverly Beach State Park reopens after 11 months of repairs
Campers and beachgoers can finally return to Beverly Beach State Park after an 11-month closure. The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department reopened the campground and day-use area of the park Thursday […]
Toledo lumber mill closes Thursday, lays off 50 workers
A lumber mill that has been operating in Toledo for 25 years was scheduled to shut down Thursday, the latest in mill closures this year in Oregon. Western Cascade Industries’ […]
School board selects Newport police chief to fill vacancy
NEWPORT — The Lincoln County School District board has selected Newport police chief Jason Malloy to fill a vacancy created with the resignation of board member Mike Rawles. During a […]
Siuslaw forest awards $1.07 million in restoration grants
A Siuslaw National Forest committee has awarded $1.07 million to 12 organizations to help pay for 21 projects to eradicate noxious weeds, improve roads, enhance fish habitat, and support trail […]
Biden nominates Newport researcher to lead marine mammal commission
NEWPORT — Oregon State University marine researcher Lisa Ballance is on course to take on some important new duties. Ballance, who directs the university’s Marine Mammal Institute in Newport, has […]