FEMA opens office in Lincoln City to help residents with fire, wind issues

October 15, 2020

The Federal Emergency Management Agency on Thursday opened an office in the Lincoln City Outlet Mall to assist Otis-area residents affected by the September wildfire that tore through the area. The agency is also helping people affected by the high winds of Sept. 7-8. The site offers in-person visits for people to get information about their application, ask questions about

Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Thursday, Oct. 15; Lincoln County has 5 new cases again

October 15, 2020

Flu shots more important than ever – don’t wait to vaccinate! Especially as COVID-19 continues to spread OHA is urging everyone 6 months and older to get an annual flu shot, especially as COVID-19 cases increase in Oregon, and the pandemic persists. “Flu vaccines are safe and effective, and with ongoing COVID-19 outbreaks, it is more important than ever to

Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Wednesday, Oct. 14; Lincoln County has 2 new cases

October 14, 2020

Oregon reports 390 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 3 new deaths PORTLAND, Ore. — COVID-19 has claimed three more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 608, the Oregon Health Authority reported at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday. Oregon Health Authority reported 390 new confirmed and presumptive cases of COVID-19 as of 12:01 a.m. Wednesday bringing the state total to

Newport attorney urges vote for Marcia Buckley as Lincoln County circuit judge

October 14, 2020

To the editor: Gov. Kate Brown made a wise and thoughtful decision in appointing Marcia Buckley to the Lincoln County circuit judge position vacated by the retirement of Paulette Sanders. Since assuming office in January, Judge Buckley has worked hard to eliminate the backlog in civil and family law cases, which accumulated during the terms of the other judges who

Lincoln County sheriff, three police agencies and counseling center win grant to try a different approach to low-level offenders

October 14, 2020

By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com For the fourth time in a year, police come across a troubled, occasionally homeless woman with a small amount of drugs. Should police cite her for possession of a controlled substance, take her to jail where she is booked, given a date to show up in court and then released? Or, should police call a mental health/addiction

Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Tuesday, Oct. 13; Lincoln County has 5 new cases

October 13, 2020

Oregon reports 321 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 605, the Oregon Health Authority reported at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday. Oregon Health Authority reported 321 new confirmed and presumptive cases of COVID-19 as of 12:01 a.m. Tuesday bringing the state total to

Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Monday, Oct. 12

October 12, 2020

Oregon reports 222 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 0 new deaths PORTLAND, Ore. — The state’s death toll from COVID-19 is unchanged from Sunday and remains at 599, the Oregon Health Authority reported at 12:01 a.m. Monday. Oregon Health Authority reported 222 new confirmed and presumptive cases of COVID-19 as of 12:01 a.m. Monday, bringing the state total to 37,467.

Two candidates for Oregon secretary of state couldn’t be more different — and highlighted that in joint appearance Monday

October 12, 2020

By GARY A. WARNER/Oregon Capital Bureau The top two candidates for Secretary of State said Monday they did not want to use office as a stepping stone to running for governor in 2022 and questioned each other’s independence from influence by their political parties. Sen. Shemia Fagan, D-Portland, and Sen. Kim Thatcher, R-Keizer, are facing off in the

Oregon State Police/Newport activity report for Oct. 9-11

October 12, 2020

OREGON STATE POLICE DAILY MEDIA/DESK LOG SP20288658 10/09/2020 11:50 Officer #53141 SEVERSON, SCOTT Welfare Check Location 101, Mile post 157 157 NB, LINCOLN OR Narrative Summary (Log only) On 10/9/20 at approximately 12PM a passenger suffering emotional issues exited a moving vehicle near milepost 157 of US Highway 101. Subject suffered injuries and was transported to a hospital for treatment. Driver of the vehicle

While September was unusual for many weather-related things, rainfall in Yachats was very average

October 12, 2020

September in Yachats had unusually strong east winds that reached 55-60 miles an hour that led to massive wildfires and choking smoke – but it was very average in terms of rainfall. The city of Yachats recorded 2.23 inches of rain at its wastewater treatment plant in September, bringing the total for the year to 40.06 inches. September’s total was