EUGENE – Travelers who use the Eugene Airport are losing two routes but gaining another. United Airlines has ended service between Eugene and O’Hare International Airport in Chicago. The route […]
News Briefs
Deadline looming for Otis fire survivors to win a new home — for free
The Echo Mountain Complex Fire, which tore through the Lincoln County community of Otis two years ago, charred at least 2,500 acres. By the time the flames were out, the […]
Wood cutting now allowed on Siuslaw National Forest — but first get a permit
WALDPORT – It’s firewood cutting season on the Siuslaw National Forest – but permits are needed from the Central Coast Ranger District in Waldport. Commercial and personal use permits are […]
Sea otter advocacy group talks about efforts Saturday in Yachats
YACHATS – A Lincoln County nonprofit urging the re-introduction of sea otters on the Oregon coast will talk about its efforts during a public presentation at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. […]
Lincoln County getting an additional $1.24 million in federal relief funds
NEWPORT – Lincoln County learned last week it is getting $1.24 million from the federal government over the next two years as part of the 2021 American Rescue Plan Act. […]
Siuslaw National Forest now hiring for fire and seasonal jobs
The Siuslaw National Forest is hiring for five permanent fire positions and over 40 seasonal positions on the Central Coast and Hebo ranger districts. Applicants can search USAjobs.gov for available Forest Service […]
End of month storm saves September from being one of driest in years
An end-of-the month rainstorm saved the Yachats area from having the driest September in 10 years. A two-day rainstorm that hit Wednesday dropped anywhere from .59 inches to 1.49 inches […]
Siletz Tribe getting $525,000 to battle sexual assaults among members
SILETZ – The Confederated Tribes of the Siletz is one of three Oregon tribal organizations to receive a total of $1.6 million from the U.S. Office on Violence Against Women […]
Abel Insurance agency wins grant to help medical coverage signups
A central Oregon coast insurance agency is one of 29 statewide awarded grants from the Oregon Health Insurance Marketplace to help residents navigate medical coverage. Abel Insurance, which has offices […]
Yachats library holds open house Wednesday to introduce administrator
YACHATS — Now that the Yachats Library has its first paid administrator, residents are invited to meet her at a casual meet-and-greet from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5 in the […]