Astoria-based Coast Guard cutter returns to Oregon after 57-day narcotics patrol in eastern Pacific

October 8, 2020

News Release Oct. 8, 2020 U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Area Contact: Coast Guard Pacific Area Public Affairs D11-DG-M-PACAREA-PA@uscg.mil Pacific Area online newsroom Astoria-based Coast Guard cutter returns home after 57-day counter-narcotics patrol; $67 million in cocaine seized ASTORIA, Ore. — The crew aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Steadfast (WMEC 623) returned home Sunday following a 57-day counter-narcotics patrol to the

Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Thursday, Oct. 8; Lincoln County has 3 new cases

October 8, 2020

Oregon reports 484 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 11 new deaths PORTLAND — COVID-19 has claimed 11 more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 594, the Oregon Health Authority reported at 12:01 a.m. Thursday. Oregon Health Authority reported 484 new confirmed and presumptive cases of COVID-19 as of 12:01 a.m. Thursday, bringing the state total to

Democrat Jeff Merkley faces only token, conservative Republican opposition as he seeks third term in U.S. Senate

October 8, 2020

By GARY A. WARNER/Oregon Capital Bureau Democratic U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley is seeking to sew up his seat for another six years, hoping Democrats can snatch the Senate majority from Republicans on Nov. 3. “I’m going to work to fix our broken and dysfunctional Senate so it isn’t just a graveyard for good ideas,” Merkley said in March 3

OHA survey finds most Oregonians wear masks in public, but are frequently gathering socially

October 8, 2020

SALEM – Two new statewide surveys of Oregonians find that a large majority of state residents are taking steps to limit their exposure to the COVID-19 virus. In a survey of 1,000 Oregonians conducted by DHM Research, more than eight in 10 report wearing masks nearly all of the time while in public indoor spaces; more than two in three avoid

University of Oregon struggles with student behavior as COVID-19 cases spike and threaten Lane County reopening process

October 7, 2020

By Aimee Green | The Oregonian/OregonLive If Lane County is going to beat back a skyrocketing rise in new COVID-19 cases, University of Oregon freshman Brandon Orick knows one thing must stop: Parties. “You walk around on a Friday or Saturday night and you hear loud music,” said Orick, 19. “You hear tons of people in small spaces in apartment buildings and you know that people are

Former Lincoln County DA endorses Buckley as circuit court judge

October 7, 2020

To the editor: I am writing to endorse Judge Marcia Buckley for Lincoln County Circuit Court. She needs to be retained. I have known Marcia Buckley for many years. While I was Lincoln County’s district attorney I hired her as a deputy district attorney and while her duties were numerous and varied she primarily took charge of the child support

Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for Oct. 5-6

October 7, 2020

OREGON STATE POLICE DAILY MEDIA/DESK LOG SP20285083 10/05/2020 19:33 Officer #59922 TAYLOR, ZACH Agency Assist Location 101, LINCOLN OR USA 97341 Narrative Summary On 10/05/2020 at approximately 7:33 PM, OSP received a report of a theft that occurred at Fogarty Creek State Park. I called the victim via phone, and gathered contacted information. On 10/06/2020 at approximately 4:25 I contacted the victim via phone.

Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Wednesday, Oct. 7; Lincoln County adds one case

October 7, 2020

Oregon reports 305 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 2 new deaths PORTLAND, Ore. — COVID-19 has claimed two more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 583, the Oregon Health Authority reported at 12:01 a.m. today. Oregon Health Authority reported 305 new confirmed and presumptive cases of COVID-19 as of 12:01 a.m. today, bringing the state total to

Sheriff’s deputies arrest Gleneden Beach man for setting his own house on fire Monday

October 7, 2020

UPDATE; On October 7, 2020 the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office with assistance from Oregon State Fire Marshal’s Office concluded its investigation pertaining to the house fire at 6550 Carolyn Ave in Gleneden Beach. The investigation revealed Kevin P. Dugger, 64 had intentionally set his home on fire. At the time the fire was set there were two additional people living

Lincoln County schools — at least for kindergarteners, technical and special education — reopens for students Monday

October 7, 2020

By DANA TIMS/YachatsNews.com Lincoln County’s incoming kindergarteners, aided by dropping cases countywide of new virus infections, will begin limited in-person instruction starting Monday and Tuesday. Limited numbers of students enrolled in career technical education and special education programs will also start the new school year in person, following the months-long shutdown triggered last March when widespread outbreaks of coronavirus