YACHATS – Rangers with the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department began rehabilitating the popular viewing platform at Yachats State Park this week. Work began Monday to replace the 20- […]
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After 11 days of searches, diver finds missing Siletz boy Tuesday three miles downstream from family’s home
By SHAYLA ESCUDERO/YachatsNews The search for a 2½-year-old boy who had been missing 11 days ended Tuesday when a diver found and recovered his body from the Siletz River […]
Oregon governor unveils legislation to allow state agency to intervene in struggling schools
By ALEX BAUMHARDT/Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM — The Oregon Department of Education would have historic power to intervene in struggling schools and districts across the state under two new bills […]
5 Questions and a Secret: Brian Booth State Park ranger Jordan Fernandez’ love of the outdoors
By KATHLEEN O’CONNOR/YachatsNews William Wordsworth, Emily Dickinson, John Keats are some of Jordan Fernandez’ favorite poets. His favorite poem is “Lines Composed a Few Miles Above Tintern Abbey” by […]
Oregon state parks looking for more than 200 seasonal employees
The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is looking to hire more than 200 seasonal employees to help run state parks – including jobs that are open now. Oregon State Parks […]