Oregon Employment Department’s search for new computer system hits another snag

September 30, 2020

By PETER WONG/Oregon Capital Bureau Barely three weeks after the public announcement, Oregon has revoked its notice for the selection of a vendor for a long-awaited upgraded computer system for the Employment Department. Acting Director David Gerstenfeld said Wednesday that a protest filed by a competing vendor compelled the Department of Administrative Services, or DAS — the budget and management

Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for Sept. 25-26

September 30, 2020

OREGON STATE POLICE DAILY MEDIA/DESK LOG SP20274076 09/25/2020 14:57 Officer #53141 SEVERSON, SCOTT Crash – Non-injury Location 101, Mile post 145 145 NB, LINCOLN OR USA Narrative Summary eCrash – On 9/25/20 at approximately 2PM a northbound vehicle near milepost 145 of US Highway 101 drove through the southbound lane and into the ditch. Vehicle continued in the ditch and over a driveway

Oregon coronavirus report for Wednesday, Sept. 30

September 30, 2020

Making sense of truth vs. rumor There is so much information to be had on the internet, it can be hard to make sense of what’s accurate and what’s not. For many youth and young adults attending school online and unable to access their school supports like teachers and counselors in person, they may have fewer opportunities to ask questions

Longtime attorney recommends Buckley for Lincoln County bench Nov. 3

September 29, 2020

To the editor: I have continuously practiced law in Lincoln County for over 50 years, engaging in the general practice of law. I have known Marcia Buckley for nearly all of the 27 years she has been practicing law in Lincoln County and have tried cases against her, with her and have trusted her to represent members of my family.

Retired female executive supports Benjamin for Lincoln County judge

September 29, 2020

To the editor: As woman now in her 80s, I look at the present and smile. I entered the workforce in the 1950s. Those were much different times to be a woman trying to succeed. I would eventually become the first female executive for Boise Cascade. I remember all the horrible things I had to put up with, the inappropriate

Lincoln County moves into Phase 2 of Oregon’s reopening plan Tuesday, but health officials still advise caution

September 28, 2020

By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com Lincoln County officially loosens coronavirus restrictions on businesses, recreation and social gatherings Tuesday, but county officials are stressing that it doesn’t mean anything goes. Lincoln County on Tuesday became the last non-Portland-area county in Oregon to move from Phase 1 to Phase 2 of the state’s reopening plan – months behind most similar, rural counties. That

Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Monday, Sept. 28

September 28, 2020

Oregon reports 181 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, no new deaths PORTLAND — The state’s death toll from COVID-19 is unchanged from Sunday and remains at 547, the Oregon Health Authority reported at 12:01 a.m. Monday. Oregon Health Authority reported 181 new confirmed and presumptive cases of COVID-19 as of 12:01 a.m. Monday, bringing the state total to 32,994.

Seaside man dies after falling 100 feet into the ocean while trying for photograph

September 28, 2020

On Sunday, September 27, 2020 at approximately 1:48 P.M., Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a person who fell from a cliff, into the ocean, at Devil’s Cauldron trail in Oswald West State Park. Preliminary investigation revealed two people walked down the Devil’s Cauldron trail to take a photograph at a cliff side viewpoint. Steven Gastelum (43) of Seaside, climbed a tree

Oregon State Police/Newport activity report for Sept. 23-24

September 27, 2020

OREGON STATE POLICE DAILY MEDIA/DESK LOG SP20272300 09/23/2020 18:05 Officer #53134 KOLACZ, BRYAN Crash – Non-injury Location 34, Mile post 8 8 EB, LINCOLN OR USA Narrative Summary E-Crash: A crash occurred when an eastbound traveling Kia Optima drove off the eastbound shoulder into a ditch crashing into trees near milepost 8 on SR-34. The driver advised he would arrange for a tow in

Oregon’s Legislative Emergency Board approves money for wildfire costs, rebuilding efforts, processing jobless claims and COVID testing

September 27, 2020

By PETER WONG/Oregon Capital Bureau Oregon lawmakers have approved money to start paying wildfire costs and helping homeowners rebuild, add workers to process unemployment claims and update technology and expand capacity for coronavirus testing. They did so Friday during an Emergency Board meeting that lasted more than three hours. The board’s 20 members handle budget matters between sessions of the