By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews WALDPORT – The next time there’s an emergency in Alsea Bay it shouldn’t take Central Oregon Coast Fire & Rescue firefighters very long to respond. The district – after six years of trying to find a … [Read more...] about After six years of trying, COCF&R can now quickly launch rescue boat from floating dock at Port of Alsea
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Fired COCF&R captain reaches $400,000 settlement with district’s insurance carrier over his 2018 dismissal
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews WALDPORT – A former Central Oregon Coast Fire & Rescue firefighter fired in 2018 by a disgraced former chief has won a $400,000 settlement from the district’s insurance company over his dismissal. Nestor Alves … [Read more...] about Fired COCF&R captain reaches $400,000 settlement with district’s insurance carrier over his 2018 dismissal
Central Coast fire board defends chief, calls out critics — and asks for public support following investigation of July 2 incident
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews WALDPORT – The board of the Central Coast Fire & Rescue District has issued a strong statement of support for its chief after receiving an investigator’s report about an on-duty dispute during a July 2 … [Read more...] about Central Coast fire board defends chief, calls out critics — and asks for public support following investigation of July 2 incident
Trash can fire disrupts classes Monday at Crestview Heights School
WALDPORT — A trash can fire led to the evacuation of Crestview Heights School on Monday, and residual smoke forced students and teachers to resume the school day in the cafeteria and gymnasium. The school reported that the fire was found in a … [Read more...] about Trash can fire disrupts classes Monday at Crestview Heights School
Pushback by locals over development of Alsea River park may have state and county agencies re-thinking plans
By KENNETH LIPP/YachatsNews WALDPORT — State officials say 10-year-old funding agreements require the development of Don Lindly Park to include a launch for motorized boats, but current park users who have taken advantage of its open … [Read more...] about Pushback by locals over development of Alsea River park may have state and county agencies re-thinking plans