OSU’s annual “state of the coast” conference goes virtual this year

October 27, 2020

The annual State of the Coast Conference is being held virtually this year and offered to the public free of charge. The conference, hosted by Oregon Sea Grant, will be from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 5-6. Pre-registration is required by Monday, Nov. 2. The State of the Coast conference is a chance to have fun and learn while listening to informative talks

Open enrollment in Oregon’s health insurance medical marketplace begins Nov. 1

October 27, 2020

By LYNNE TERRY/The Lund Report Open enrollment under the Affordable Care Act opens Nov. 1, just 10 days before a case on the law will be heard before the U.S. Supreme Court. In Oregon and in many other states, residents can sign up for health insurance plans through the federal marketplace. Enrollment runs through Dec. 15. Insurance officials expect a

Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Tuesday, Oct. 27

October 27, 2020

Oregon reports 391 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 9 new deaths PORTLAND — COVID-19 has claimed nine more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 664, the Oregon Health Authority reported at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday. Oregon Health Authority reported 391 new confirmed and presumptive cases of COVID-19 as of 12:01 a.m. Tuesday bringing the state total to

Oregon Health Authority begins releasing wastewater coronavirus surveillance results for 29 Oregon cities

October 27, 2020

Beginning Tuesday, the Oregon Health Authority has started displaying data related to its statewide COVID-19 wastewater monitoring project. The data shows where the virus is detected in small- to medium-sized communities around the state. Currently there are 29 communities participating in the project, being conducted by scientists at Oregon State University. A map shows if COVID-19 is “detected” or “not

With deadline approaching, Oregon governor extends emergency declaration until January

October 27, 2020

By DIRK VANDERHART/OPB Oregon Gov. Kate Brown is extending the state of emergency declaration that has enabled her to enact unprecedented rules around health care, education, and everyday commerce amid the coronavirus pandemic. As new cases of COVID-19 begin to rise in Oregon and around the country, Brown announced she’s extending the state of emergency until Jan. 2, 2021. It had been

Uh oh, another envelope in the mail from Lincoln County — and this time it’s for your 2020 property taxes

October 27, 2020

By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com Lincoln County has something else in the mail for you this week – your 2020 property tax bill. Just eight days after sending out general election ballots, the county dropped some 49,000 property tax statements in the mail Friday. Your property tax statements should have arrived Monday or Tuesday. Initial payments are due by Nov. 16.

Newport attorney urges vote for Buckley to avoid presiding judge’s court “stacking”

October 26, 2020

To the editor: Here are some facts in the race for Lincoln County Circuit judge between Marcia Buckley and Amanda Benjamin: 1. Marcia Buckley is vastly more qualified and experienced than her opponent. 2. The governor appointed Marcia Buckley over her opponent after consulting with many Lincoln County attorneys, the Oregon State Police, who did an extensive background

Oregon congressional roundup: DeFazio has strong challenger for first time in decades; there will be a new face east of the Cascades

October 26, 2020

By GARY A. WARNER/Oregon Capital Bureau The Cascades roughly divide Oregon’s five congressional seats along party lines. To the east is one solidly Republicans seat, and to the east four held by Democrats. Both parties claim political polarization will work in their favor for the Nov. 3 election. Democrats expect a major turnout against President Donald Trump, who won only

Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Monday, Oct. 26

October 26, 2020

Oregon reports 339 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 2 new deaths PORTLAND — COVID-19 has claimed two more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 655, the Oregon Health Authority reported at 12:01 a.m. Monday. Oregon Health Authority reported 339 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 for Oct. 19-25

October 26, 2020

OREGON STATE POLICE DAILY MEDIA/DESK LOG SP20298500 10/19/2020 18:38 Officer #55167 WERTZ, DAVID DUII – Controlled Substance Location 34, Mile post 23 23 EB, LINCOLN OR Narrative Summary On 10/19/20 at approximately 6:38 pm I was dispatched to a single vehicle, rollover crash which occurred on SR 34 near mile post 23. According to a witness statement, a red Jeep SUV (OR 766JKE) was