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Oregon governor orders “Two Week Freeze” starting Wednesday to combat rising COVID-19 cases, including takeout only from restaurants and bars

November 13, 2020
By GARY A. WARNER/Oregon Capital Bureau In an effort to stem rising COVID-19 infection rates, Oregon will restrict or close many businesses, curtail activities and put a six-person limit on gatherings — including Thanksgiving — under a statewide “Two-Week Freeze” starting Wednesday. In announcing the restrictions Friday, Gov. Kate Brown said “These risk reduction measures are critical.” Brown’s executive order

Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Friday, Nov. 13; state has 1,076 new cases, Lincoln County adds just 2

November 13, 2020
Oregon reports 1,076 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 7 new deaths PORTLAND — COVID-19 has claimed seven more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 753, the Oregon Health Authority reported at 12:01 a.m. Friday. Oregon Health Authority reported 1,076 new confirmed and presumptive cases of COVID-19 as of 12:01 a.m. Friday bringing the state total to

CAPITAL CHATTER: It was a weird election week — and following week — stating with some votes and then firing by text message of state elections direcor

November 13, 2020
By DICK HUGHES/Oregon Capital Bureau Oregon voters have passed a new state motto last week: “Keep Oregon politics weird.” In the past few days, the state elections director has been fired — via text message — despite a seemingly successful mail election that drew an 82% turnout. Oregon’s longest-serving House speaker faces a rebellion. A special legislative session apparently is among the latest

During deer and elk hunting seasons, Oregon State Police wildlife troopers and their decoys are busy looking for lawbreakers in Lincoln County

November 12, 2020
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com The Oregon State Police wildlife troopers hadn’t finished setting up “Scruffy” their decoy deer when a hunter prowling a mountain road in Lincoln County spotted it. Not quite ready, “we chased him out of there,” said Trooper Andrew Butler. That was just after sunset Friday, Nov. 6. Less than an hour later two men used their

Residents of fire-ravaged Otis will have to wait 1-2 more months to see if school board or legislators will waive tax on replacing their homes

November 12, 2020
By DANA TIMS/YachatsNews.com Residents of the fire-charred community of Otis will have to wait awhile longer – December or maybe January – to learn if more relief is on the way to rebuild 300 homes destroyed in September’s Echo Mountain Complex wildfire. Lincoln County commissioners have already provided some assistance in the form of waiving building permit fees and

Waldport City Council OKs moving city offices to former Umpqua Bank site, absorbing historical museum, and seeking proposals for building use

November 12, 2020
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com The city of Waldport made decisions Thursday to resolve its building “musical chairs.” The City Council agreed to move City Hall from its current location to the former Umpqua Bank building across Oregon Highway 34, triggering a handful of other decisions on property it owns downtown. It also: Gave City Manager Dann Cutter the go-ahead to

Big storm and big waves draw warnings from Coast Guard, weather forecasters and state parks officials

November 12, 2020
The U.S. Coast Guard, National Weather Service and the Oregon State Parks and Recreation Department are warning the public to be aware of dangerous conditions expected along the Oregon coast starting Friday. The National Weather Service has issued storm warnings, high wind advisories and hazardous seas warnings for much of the Oregon coast, lasting as late as Saturday evening. In

Yachats Arts Guild online show and sale gives community chance to support local artists for holidays

November 12, 2020
By CHERYL ROMANO/YachatsNews.com Just in time for the holidays, the Yachats Arts Guild is unwrapping an online art show and sale featuring “local arts and imaginative gifts.” Beginning Sunday and running through Dec. 24, shoppers can visit the guild’s website to browse watercolors, oil paintings, photography, jewelry and more, all created by YAG members. Show entries in the “Small

Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Thursday, Nov. 12; Oregon hits record 1,122 new daily cases; Lincoln County has just one

November 12, 2020
PORTLAND — COVID-19 has claimed four more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 746, the Oregon Health Authority reported at 12:01 a.m. Thursday. Oregon Health Authority reported 1,122 new confirmed and presumptive cases of COVID-19 as of 12:01 a.m. Thursday bringing the state total to 53,779. Thursday’s total is the highest number of cases reported in a

Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for Nov. 10-11

November 12, 2020
OREGON STATE POLICE DAILY MEDIA/DESK LOG SP20319472 11/10/2020 22:41 Officer #59922 TAYLOR, ZACH Crash – Injury Location 18, Mile post 3 3 WB, LINCOLN OR Narrative Summary **e-Crash** On 11/10/2020 at approximately 10: 41 PM, OSP responded to a single vehicle crash that occurred on SR-18 near milepost 3. The vehicle involved was a 2005 yellow Hummer (Unit #1), and had two occupants. Unit
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Pioneer Connect Premium Wi-Fi Mobile Phone Home Business Lincoln County Oregon Coast
ACE Hardware Walport Oregon Coast
Lincoln City Local Government Working for You We Want Your Feedback Lincoln County Oregon Coast
Oregon State University Hatfield Marine Science Visitor Center Newport Oregon
Sweet homes vacation rentals Help Wanted Oregon coast
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Volunteers Join our team Lincoln County Newport Oregon
David Gomberg State Representative Oregon
Samaritan House Family Shelter Dancing with the Coastal Stars Newport Performing Arts Center Newport Oregon Coast
Tanner Insurance Devoted Health Plans Medicare Advantage Lincoln County Oregon Coast
Yachats Lions Club Thrift Store Yachats Oregon Coast
Literary Arts Timothy Snyder Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall Portland Oregon
Yachats Chamber of Commerce Visit Yachats Oregon Coast
Charlotte Lehto Insurance Agency Farmer's Insurance Lincoln County Oregon Coast
Newport Farmers Market Newport Oregon Coast
Dahl Disposal Better Bark and More Waldport Oregon Coast
Lincoln City Cultural Center Turkish Rugs Show and Sale Lincoln County Oregon Coast
Waldport Chamber of Commerce Memberships Lincoln County Oregon Coast
Oregon Coast Aquarium Puffin Plate Newport Oregon
Samaritan Health Services Samaritan Orthopedics Program Lincoln County Oregon Coast

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