The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in Lincoln County leveled off in August, but is still significantly higher than the Oregon or national rates, according to the latest report Tuesday from […]
News Briefs
Samaritan offering emergency preparedness doubleheader Thursday
NEWPORT — Disaster can strike unexpectedly and in different ways – flooding, wind damage, earthquake and fire, to name a few. Are you prepared to survive an emergency? A free […]
Newport woman killed in head-on crash Saturday east of Reedsport
A 78-year-old Newport woman was killed Saturday on Oregon Highway 138 about 12 miles east of Reedsport when she tried to avoid a large truck passing other cars but instead […]
State health warnings spreads from Eckman Lake to Alsea Bay estuary
WALDPORT – The Oregon Health Authority issued a recreational-use health advisory Tuesday for Eckman Lake due to a cyanobacteria bloom and cyanotoxins. The agency said Tuesday that the bacteria and […]
Samaritan confirms cuts of 80 positions from its five-hospital system
Samaritan Health Services reduced its workforce by about 80 positions, the organization confirmed Friday. The layoffs had occurred earlier in the week. Samaritan, a nonprofit regional health system, operates hospitals […]
Port of Alsea’s manager-in-waiting begins work Wednesday
WALDPORT — The Port of Alsea board selected Signe Reese as the probationary candidate for port manager during a special meeting Aug. 27. Reese will start work Wednesday and work […]
Waldport awards $302,000 in final contracts for Crestline sidewalks
WALDPORT – The city of Waldport has awarded Jesse Rodriguez Construction of Silverton the contract to do the final two phases of the Crestline Drive sidewalk project. Rodriguez submitted the […]
“Hands Across Bridge” recovery event is Saturday in Waldport
WALDPORT — September marks the 35th anniversary of National Recovery Month and the occasion will be marked with a special, free event Saturday in Waldport. Recovery and Wellbriety month will […]
Head-on fatality Saturday near Siletz results in homicide charges
SILETZ – A 62-year-old Siletz man was killed and a 35-year-old Logsden man arrested on accusations of criminally negligent homicide after a head-on collision early Saturday just east of Siletz. […]
Rail work closes road between Blodgett and Eddyville 3 times this month
BLODGETT — Travelers who use Oregon Highway 180 between Blodgett and Eddyville should expect three different three-day closures of the highway this month. The Portland and Western Railroad is making […]