Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Thursday, April 30

April 30, 2020

Oregon reports two new COVID-19 deaths, 64 new COVID-19 cases PORTLAND — COVID-19 has claimed two more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 103, the Oregon Health Authority reported at 8 a.m. Thursday. Oregon Health Authority also reported 64 new cases of COVID-19 as of 8 a.m. Thursday bringing the state total to 2,510. The new COVID-19

The number of new jobless claims slow in Lincoln County, but totals remain at historic level

April 30, 2020

The number of unemployed workers in Lincoln County continues to pile up with another 408 people filing jobless claims for the week ending April 25, the Oregon Employment Department announced Thursday. The latest numbers bring the total new unemployment filings for the past six weeks to 3,654 – or almost 18 percent of its total workforce. Statewide, another 28,500

Oregon needs medical swabs to test for the coronavirus, but global supply chain problems and a federal ‘runaround’ are frustrating that plan

April 30, 2020

By NICK BUDNICK/Oregon Capital Bureau If Oregon pandemic officials had a TV show these last two months, it could be called “In Search of Swabs” — and just about every episode would be deeply unsatisfying. Public records show that over the last six weeks, state officials have battled repeated bureaucratic obstacles in trying to obtain needed swabs and other testing

Oregon governor tells state agencies to start preparing for big budget cuts

April 29, 2020

By PETER WONG/Oregon Capital Bureau State agencies have been told to prepare spending cuts that may amount to 8.5% of their share of the tax-supported general fund in the next two years. The proposed cuts, which Gov. Kate Brown has directed state budget officials to compile by May 8, would add up to just under $2 billion. They also would

Samaritan opens COVID-19 testing site in Waldport, its second in Lincoln County

April 29, 2020

WALDPORT — Samaritan Health Services on Wednesday opened a second drive-through coronavirus testing site at its clinic on Range Drive in Waldport as it ramps up the number of tests it is able to conduct. Previously the only testing site in Lincoln County was at Samaritan’s clinic in Depoe Bay. While Samaritan is the only health provider in Lincoln County

Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Wednesday, April 29

April 29, 2020

Oregon reports two new COVID-19 deaths, 61 new COVID-19 cases PORTLAND, Ore.— COVID-19 has claimed two more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 101, the Oregon Health Authority reported at 8 a.m. Wednesday. Oregon Health Authority also reported 61 new cases of COVID-19 as of 8 a.m. Wednesday bringing the state total to 2,446. The new COVID-19

Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Tuesday, April 28

April 28, 2020

Oregon reports 7 new COVID-19 death, 31 new COVID-19 cases PORTLAND — COVID-19 has claimed seven more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll from 92 to 99, the Oregon Health Authority reported at 8 a.m. Tuesday. Oregon Health Authority also reported 31 new cases of COVID-19 as of 8 a.m. Tuesday bringing the state total to 2,385. The

Lincoln County extends moratorium on new vacation rental licenses until Sept. 30

April 28, 2020

Lincoln County commissioners have extended a moratorium on what was supposed to be a two-month halt on new vacation rental licenses in unincorporated areas because it hasn’t had time to work on rule changes due to the coronavirus pandemic. Instead, commissioners voted unanimously Monday to extend the moratorium another five months to Sept. 30. “All of our energy and resources

Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for April 27

April 28, 2020

OREGON STATE POLICE DAILY MEDIA/DESK LOG SP20110166 04/27/2020 00:03 Officer #59922 TAYLOR, ZACH DUII – Alcohol and Controlled Substances Location 101 and NW 11 ST N, NEWPORT OR USA 97365 Narrative Summary On 4/27/2020 at approximately 12:03 AM, OSP responded to an agency assist with Newport regarding a Silver Ford Flex crashing into a power pole prior to NW 11th St on HWY 101.

Toledo man who sat through trial recommends Danforth for Lincoln County DA

April 28, 2020

To the editor: I have lived in Lincoln County for several years and last year I finally served on jury duty. In and out of the courthouse several times, I had the opportunity to watch lawyers both from the defense community and from the district attorneys’ office. Lanee Danforth was by far the most impressive. Although I ultimately wasn’t selected