Astoria-based Coast Guard cutter returns to Oregon after 65-day narcotic patrol

April 23, 2020

Oregon-based Coast Guard cutter returns home after 65-day counternarcotic patrol, $21.5M in cocaine seized Editors’ Note: Click on images to download high resolution version. ASTORIA, Ore. – The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Steadfast (WMEC 623) returned home Friday to Astoria following a 65-day counternarcotic patrol to the Eastern Pacific Ocean. The cutter intercepted and boarded five suspected smuggling

Oregon governor not backing off on state collection of new tax to support additional school programs

April 23, 2020

By PETER WONG/Oregon Capital Bureau Gov. Kate Brown says she will not recommend a suspension of Oregon’s new corporate activity tax, contrary to what groups such as the Portland Business Alliance have asked her to do. Brown made the statement Wednesday in an hour-long video conference arranged by the alliance, which says more than 1,000 people listened in. The governor

Public opinion survey in Oregon finds strong support for governor’s stay-at-home orders

April 22, 2020

By DICK HUGHES/Oregon Capital Bureau Regardless of where they live, most Oregonians support Gov. Kate Brown’s stay at home orders, according to survey results released Wednesday by an independent firm. That support is strong even among the 40 percent of respondents who had suffered job losses, pay cuts or reduced work hours. The survey conducted by Portland-based DHM Research indicated

Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Wednesday, April 22

April 22, 2020

Oregon reports 57 new COVID-19 cases; no new deaths PORTLAND — Oregon Health Authority reported 57 new cases of COVID-19 as of 8 a.m. Wednesday bringing the state total to 2,059. The new COVID-19 cases reported Wednesday are in the following counties: Clackamas (10), Coos (1), Deschutes (2), Jefferson (1), Linn (1), Marion (7), Multnomah (24), Washington (10) and Yamhill

Former deputy district attorney supports Cable for Lincoln County DA

April 22, 2020

To the editor: Until January, I was a deputy district attorney in Lincoln County. I was responsible for child abuse and sexual assault crimes, chaired the child abuse multi-disciplinary team and sexual assault response team, and was a member of the major crimes team. While working in Lincoln County, I developed a deep love for the area, so I threw

Longer-term thinking and resilience needed for Yachats, not knee-jerk reactions

April 22, 2020

To the editor: I am proud to be living in a place where there are so many people who care about the community and local businesses. We all will continue to do what we can to support our businesses as we have by donating to the funds created by the Presbyterian Church and continuing to make purchases from our local

Oregon governor begins to share state’s re-opening plan with local officials

April 22, 2020

By DICK HUGHES/Oregon Capital Bureau Oregon’s economic reopening likely will be more gradual than what President Donald Trump has suggested. Churches, theaters, gyms and sporting events initially would remain closed. Other business reopenings now shuttered under government orders during the COVID-19 pandemic are under study. Gov. Kate Brown and her staff shared her current thinking with legislators and county commissioners

Chief Deputy DA supports Cable in May 19 primary election

April 21, 2020

To the editor: I am writing this letter out of deep concern for our community and to share some of the things I have learned after 22 years practicing criminal law, including 17 years as a prosecutor. The Lincoln County District Attorney has many roles. The district attorney is: the chief law enforcement position for our county, responsible for decisions

Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Tuesday, April 21

April 21, 2020

Oregon reports 3 new COVID-19 deaths, 46 new COVID-19 cases; data presents snapshot of COVID-19 in Oregon; new tobacco prevention campaign launches; Spanish Facebook page launches with health content PORTLAND, Ore.— COVID-19 has claimed three more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 78, the Oregon Health Authority reported at 8 a.m. Tuesday. Oregon Health Authority also reported

Yachats church raises $60,000 in four days for business relief fund, quickly awards $20,000 in grants

April 21, 2020

By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com A Yachats church on Tuesday handed out $20,227 worth of aid to 15 small, local businesses as part of a growing community effort to help Yachats re-open when coronavirus restrictions are lifted. The aid is only the first round of funds to Yachats businesses needing money to stay afloat during a statewide business shutdown and