Health care industry contributing heavily to Oregon ballot measure that would support Medicaid

October 21, 2020

By BEN BOTKIN/The Lund Report The health care industry is spending heavily on Oregon races this election cycle, much of it to pass a tobacco tax that would pump hundreds of millions of dollars a year into Oregon’s Medicaid system. The biggest donors include Oregon hospitals and the pharmaceutical industry. Hospitals and other health care providers are putting millions toward

Although improving slightly, Lincoln County’s unemployment rate remains Oregon’s highest

October 20, 2020

Lincoln County’s unemployment rate improved slightly in September, dropping to 10.6 percent from August’s jobless rate of 11.4 percent, according to figures released this week by the state. But because of its dependence on tourism, Lincoln County continues to have the highest unemployment rate in Oregon since the start of the coronavirus pandemic in March. In April the county’s unemployment

Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Tuesday, Oct. 20

October 20, 2020

Oregon reports 346 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 6 new deaths PORTLAND — COVID-19 has claimed six more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 633, the Oregon Health Authority reported at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday. Oregon Health Authority reported 346 new confirmed and presumptive cases of COVID-19 as of 12:01 a.m. Tuesday bringing the state total to

Oregon’s COVID-19 vaccine plan reserves first doses for health care, essential workers; state changes face covering guidelines

October 20, 2020

By SUZANNE ROIG/Oregon Capital Bureau State health officials could distribute the first doses of COVID-19 vaccinations as early as the end of this month if it’s approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. But those vaccines will most likely be reserved for health care and other essential workers, who will be the first to receive them, according to a

Former councilor encourages Yachats voters to elect Vaaler as mayor

October 20, 2020

To the editor: I write this letter to encourage the Yachats community to vote for Leslie Vaaler for mayor. Leslie brings a tremendous amount of integrity to everything she does. She is diligent in her work and preparation, always open to new ideas, and someone with a genuine desire for clear communication between the local government and the community. When

Campaign to be Lincoln County’s third circuit judge pits governor’s appointee versus temporary judge not selected for the job

October 20, 2020

By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com Another hotly-contested campaign involving Lincoln County’s legal community is again roiling the county courthouse in a general election race between an experienced lawyer appointed to a top position by the governor and a younger, aggressive opponent who was passed over for the job. Think it’s a re-run of

Oregon senate race covering Lincoln County and the coast draws two widely different candidates into expensive, high-profile contest

October 19, 2020

By DANA TIMS/YachatsNews.com The only Oregon State Senate district that encompasses solely the coast has burst into prominence as one of the most-watched legislative races in the 2020 general election. The District 5 race pits Dick Anderson, the two-time Republican mayor of Lincoln City, against Democratic two-term Coos County Commissioner Melissa Cribbins.

Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Monday, Oct. 19; proposes vaccine distribution plan; revises face covering guidelines

October 19, 2020

Oregon reports 266 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 8 new deaths PORTLAND — COVID-19 has claimed eight more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 627, the Oregon Health Authority reported at 12:01 a.m. Monday. Oregon Health Authority reported 266 new confirmed and presumptive cases of COVID-19 as of 12:01 a.m. Monday bringing the state total to

Oregon State Police/Newport activity log Oct. 16-17

October 19, 2020

OREGON STATE POLICE DAILY MEDIA/DESK LOG SP20295346 10/16/2020 16:03 Officer #53134 KOLACZ, BRYAN Theft Location LINCOLN OR USA Narrative Summary On Friday, October 16, 2020 between 3 pm to 4 pm a thief smashed a window out of a parked Mercedes-Benz located at Cape Cove Trailhead near Cape Perpetua and stole a backpack. Involved Parties Victim GULLIFORD, NATASHA RENEE F 37 EUGENE Oregon Involved

Waldport teenager dies Friday in car crash south of Newport

October 19, 2020

A 17-year-old Waldport girl was killed Friday, Oct. 16 when her car collided with another car on U.S. Highway 101 near South Beach State Park south of Newport. Victoria Cornelio-Fisher of Waldport died at Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital in Newport from injuries suffered in the crash, according to a news release from Newport police. Police said Corelio-Fisher was driving south