Oregon State Police/Newport activity log May 20-21

May 22, 2020

OREGON STATE POLICE DAILY MEDIA/DESK LOG SP20132414 05/20/2020 19:13 Officer #53134 KOLACZ, BRYAN FICS – Felon/Other Prohibited Persons Location Narrative Summary Firearms Denial due to bench probation. Follow-up to be completed. Involved Parties Person of interest DAVIS, MAX MICAHEL M 24 Involved Vehicles Involved Property: No ********************************************************************************** SP20132544 05/20/2020 22:32 Officer #53134 KOLACZ, BRYAN DUII Location 18, Mile post 11.5 11.5 WB, TILLAMOOK OR USA Narrative Summary The

State economists say regional “anchor” employers are key to healthy communities

May 22, 2020

By DICK HUGHES/Oregon Capital Bureau Although the state budget hole grabbed the most headlines, there were other important takeaways from the state’s latest economic and revenue forecasts. It’s a good thing the Legislature didn’t spend that extra $1 billion in March. Unemployment could soon top 20%. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Oregon is facing its worst economic conditions since the

Living in Yachats, working anywhere: How local professionals do it remotely

May 21, 2020

By CHERYL ROMANO/YachatsNews.com “Oh, you get to work in your pajamas.” “You’re so lucky; you can set your own hours.” “It must be great to be your own boss.” The remote workers who call Yachats home — whether they call themselves freelancers, independent contractors or consultants — are used to remarks like these. They also know that while some myths

Food truck regulations are enough for now, says Yachats council; OKs extra security for July 4

May 21, 2020

By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com The Yachats City Council took a pass Wednesday on more regulations of food trucks in the city, deciding that any perceived problems weren’t big enough and that current permits and municipal codes allowed enough control. The question came up after Drift Inn Restaurant & Motel owner Linda Hetzler asked Mayor John Moore about rumored plans for

Waldport High’s natural resource students win state competition

May 21, 2020

WALDPORT — Students enrolled in the natural resources program at Waldport High School won the state championship May 14 in the Oregon Future Natural Resource Leaders state convention. Nine of 14 Waldport High students placed in various competitions – held online this year – to score 56 points and win the organization’s championship. Second was Tillamook High and third was

Siuslaw National Forest reopens most trails and day use areas Friday

May 21, 2020

The Siuslaw National Forest is reopening most trailheads, day use areas and boat ramps beginning at noon Friday, the start of the three-day Memorial Day weekend. But campgrounds and large facilities like the Cape Perpetua Visitors Center will remain closed. The road to the top of Cape Perpetua and its overlook is reopening. But the agency said there will be

Truck crash kills man and boy near Eddyville on Thursday

May 21, 2020

A 63-year-old Eddyville man and an 11-year-old boy were killed early Thursday when their truck left Nashville Road and landed upside down in the Yaquina River. Killed was William Coolbaugh of Eddyville. Oregon State Police did not identify his 11-year-old passenger in a news release Thursday evening. Two other passengers in Coolbaugh’s Ford F350, Jacob Roberts, 37, of Eddyville, and

Oregon’s self-service gas rules end at midnight Saturday

May 21, 2020

The Oregon fire marshal’s temporary rule change allowing motorists to pump their own gas — without assistance — will expire at midnight Saturday, May 23. That means beginning Sunday, May 24, attendants will be required at most Oregon gas stations. Self-service will continue in parts of rural Oregon, where it has been lawful to pump gas without help since lawmakers changed

Another 186 workers in Lincoln County file unemployment claims

May 21, 2020

Another 186 workers in Lincoln County filed unemployment claims last week, the Oregon Employment Department said Thursday, bringing the total to 4,547 since the start of coronavirus-related closures March 21. It was the lowest number of claims since state-mandated business closures in March, but still five times the county’s normal number of new weekly jobless claims. Statewide, the number of

Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Thursday, May 21

May 21, 2020

Oregon reports 24 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 0 new presumptive cases, 1 new death COVID-19 has claimed one more life in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 145, the Oregon Health Authority reported at 8 a.m. Thursday. Oregon Health Authority reported 24 new confirmed cases and no new presumptive cases of COVID-19 as of 8 a.m. Thursday, bringing the