As surge of COVID-19 cases pushes Lincoln County into tighter state restrictions, health director pleads with public to follow guidelines

December 3, 2020

By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com A two-week surge in COVID-19 cases has pushed Lincoln County into the state’s new “high risk” category Thursday, resulting in tighter limits on social and business activities than forecast last week. The statewide two-week “freeze” on many activities instituted Nov. 18 by Gov. Kate Brown ended Wednesday. But the growing number of cases not seen since

16 businesses, 60 individuals aided so far by Presbyterian church’s latest relief fund

December 3, 2020

The harsh impact of pandemic restrictions on businesses and their workers has been eased a bit by a Yachats church’s relief fund, but more money is needed to get through the winter. Last month, an anonymous donation of $50,000 spurred the Yachats Community Presbyterian Church to resume its COVID relief fund, the third such effort since the pandemic struck last

Yachats Planning Commission makes little headway on marine lighting compromise; issue may end up in lap of new council in 2021

December 3, 2020

By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com A proposed new city of Yachats lighting ordinance banning marine lighting from motels and houses won’t likely be settled until a new City Council is formed in January. Last month, the City Council sent the proposed lighting ordinance back to the Planning Commission, asking it to seek a compromise over its suggested ban on marine and

Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Thursday, Dec. 3; state has 1,151 more new cases, 9 in Lincoln County

December 3, 2020

Oregon has an updated statewide coronavirus website People in Oregon will find it easier to learn about the state framework that went into effect today with an updated coronavirus website. The website is the new go-to place for anyone who wants to learn about COVID-19 in Oregon. Among the highlights are a map with each county risk level, state guidelines,

Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for Nov. 28-Dec. 3

December 3, 2020

OREGON STATE POLICE DAILY MEDIA/DESK LOG SP20335677 11/30/2020 12:42 Officer #48793 VAN METER, HEATHER FW – Commercial Fish Location 213 SW BAY BLVD, NEWPORT, LINCOLN OR 97365 Narrative Summary OSP CONTACTED BY FISH PLANT REGARDING A PROHIBITED BICATCH OF 7LB HALIBUT WITH TRAWL BOAT OFFLOAD. FISH SEIZED AND DISCARDED SAME DAY FOR TRAINING PURPOSES. NO ENFORCEMENT ACTION TAKEN Involved Parties Involved Vehicles 538580 Other

Surprise! Christmas tree up and glowing in downtown Yachats; no fanfare due to pandemic

December 3, 2020

A bright Yachats holiday tradition is up and glowing in downtown Yachats, and no, you didn’t miss the notice — there wasn’t any. Due to COVID-19 safety concerns, Mayor John Moore and his Christmas tree team opted to keep the lighting ceremony Monday night small and quiet. Now the 25-foot Noble fir on the north end of the lot of

While Oregon adopts county-by-county four-stage “risk level” restrictions Thursday, most are in “extreme” category

December 2, 2020

By The Oregon Capital Bureau Oregon on Thursday transitions from a COVID-19 freeze to a frosty list of new restrictions that will likely last into the start of 2021. The “Two-Week Freeze” ended Wednesday, but state officials say infection rates are still on a rapid rise. The Oregon Health Authority announced last week that a four-tiered “Risk Level” rating system

Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Wednesday, Dec. 2; state reports 1,244 new cases, Lincoln County has 19

December 2, 2020

Oregon reports 1,244 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 18 new deaths PORTLAND — COVID-19 has claimed 18 more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 953, the Oregon Health Authority reported at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday. Oregon Health Authority reported 1,244 new confirmed and presumptive cases of COVID-19 as of 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, bringing the state total to

Oregon governor’s state budget proposal for 2021-23 relies on a lot of help from Congress

December 1, 2020

By GARY WARNER/Oregon Capital bureau Gov. Kate Brown unveiled a highly-aspirational two-year state budget proposal Tuesday that would require a politically supportive U.S. Congress to make much of its most sweeping — and expensive — programs to work. “2020 has challenged Oregon in unimaginable ways,” Brown said in her budget note. The keystone to the budget is active and expansive

Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Tuesday, Dec. 1; Oregon adds 1,233 cases, Lincoln County has 21 more

December 1, 2020

Oregon reports 1,233 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 24 new deaths PORTLAND — COVID-19 has claimed 24 more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 936, the Oregon Health Authority reported at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday. Tuesday’s reported deaths are the highest for a single day since the pandemic. OHA extends its condolences to all who have lost

Sponsor

2020 - Page 10

As surge of COVID-19 cases pushes Lincoln County into tighter state restrictions, health director pleads with public to follow guidelines

16 businesses, 60 individuals aided so far by Presbyterian church’s latest relief fund

Yachats Planning Commission makes little headway on marine lighting compromise; issue may end up in lap of new council in 2021

Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Thursday, Dec. 3; state has 1,151 more new cases, 9 in Lincoln County

Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for Nov. 28-Dec. 3

Surprise! Christmas tree up and glowing in downtown Yachats; no fanfare due to pandemic

While Oregon adopts county-by-county four-stage “risk level” restrictions Thursday, most are in “extreme” category

Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Wednesday, Dec. 2; state reports 1,244 new cases, Lincoln County has 19

Oregon governor’s state budget proposal for 2021-23 relies on a lot of help from Congress

Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Tuesday, Dec. 1; Oregon adds 1,233 cases, Lincoln County has 21 more

Letters from readers

$25,000 grant will help View the Future’s community conversations

Look at Medicare Advantage plans carefully before making a decision

Lincoln County has benefitted from Hall’s service for 20 years

Obituaries

Marie Jones of Newport

Rebecca L. Bloch of Yachats

Sandra Lee Dunn of Yachats

Civic Calendar

Port of Newport Commission executive session and special meeting

Newport Planning Commission work session and regular meeting

City of Yachats Parks & Commons Commission

Yachats Big Band monthly concert

Yachats Rural Fire Protection District board

Yachats Planning Commission monthly workshop meeting

Yachats Public Works & Streets Commission

Lincoln County School District board of directors

Waldport City Council

Lincoln Soil and Water Conservation District monthly board meeting

Public & Legal Notices

NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS

A regular meeting of the Board of Directors of Central Lincoln PUD

Otter Rock Water District NOTICE OF SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET HEARING