Oregon governor begins to share state’s re-opening plan with local officials

April 22, 2020

By DICK HUGHES/Oregon Capital Bureau Oregon’s economic reopening likely will be more gradual than what President Donald Trump has suggested. Churches, theaters, gyms and sporting events initially would remain closed. Other business reopenings now shuttered under government orders during the COVID-19 pandemic are under study. Gov. Kate Brown and her staff shared her current thinking with legislators and county commissioners

Chief Deputy DA supports Cable in May 19 primary election

April 21, 2020

To the editor: I am writing this letter out of deep concern for our community and to share some of the things I have learned after 22 years practicing criminal law, including 17 years as a prosecutor. The Lincoln County District Attorney has many roles. The district attorney is: the chief law enforcement position for our county, responsible for decisions

Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Tuesday, April 21

April 21, 2020

Oregon reports 3 new COVID-19 deaths, 46 new COVID-19 cases; data presents snapshot of COVID-19 in Oregon; new tobacco prevention campaign launches; Spanish Facebook page launches with health content PORTLAND, Ore.— COVID-19 has claimed three more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 78, the Oregon Health Authority reported at 8 a.m. Tuesday. Oregon Health Authority also reported

Yachats church raises $60,000 in four days for business relief fund, quickly awards $20,000 in grants

April 21, 2020

By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com A Yachats church on Tuesday handed out $20,227 worth of aid to 15 small, local businesses as part of a growing community effort to help Yachats re-open when coronavirus restrictions are lifted. The aid is only the first round of funds to Yachats businesses needing money to stay afloat during a statewide business shutdown and

Oregon governor could have “firm plan” for re-opening parts of rural counties in two weeks

April 20, 2020

By DICK HUGHES/Oregon Capital Bureau In two weeks Gov. Kate Brown could have a firm plan for reopening parts of Oregon’s economy, probably starting with rural counties. Brown held a conference call Monday afternoon with county commissioners throughout the state. “Commissioners are under tremendous pressure in their counties to reopen for business,” Umatilla County Commissioner George Murdock said afterward. “I

Politicians, economists say Oregon’s budget is due for a drubbing because of coronavirus pandemic

April 20, 2020

By PETER WONG/Oregon Capital Bureau Even as a legislative panel prepares this week to draw from the state’s emergency fund, Oregon faces a steep drop in income taxes that the state government relies on to aid schools and to pay for services, and the state may need federal help. Estimates of tax losses are still being developed. But Oregon and

Oregon State Police/Newport: Activity log April 16-19

April 20, 2020

OREGON STATE POLICE DAILY MEDIA/DESK LOG SP20102106 04/16/2020 13:43 Officer #41617 ESKRIDGE, BRIAN Police Officer Hold Location 229, Mile post 4 4 SB, LINCOLN OR USA Narrative Summary On 04/16/2020 at approximately 13:21 PM, the Oregon State Police responded to a welfare check on SR 229 near MP 4. A male had been reported as sitting on the fogline in the area acting erratically.

Lincoln County announces its fifth COVID-19 case Monday, the first in 18 days

April 20, 2020

After 18 days with no confirmed COVID-19 cases, a fifth Lincoln County resident has tested positive for the disease, the county’s public health agency announced Monday. The Lincoln County case was one of 47 new cases announced Monday by the Oregon Health Authority, bringing the statewide total to 1,956. One more person died from the disease, bringing the Oregon total

Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Monday, April 20

April 20, 2020

Oregon reports 1 new COVID-19 death, 47 new COVID-19 cases PORTLAND, Ore.— COVID-19 has claimed one more life in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 75, the Oregon Health Authority reported at 8 a.m. Monday. Oregon Health Authority also reported 47 new cases of COVID-19 as of 8 a.m. Monday bringing the state total to 1,956. The new COVID-19

Deputy district attorney supports Cable in Lincoln County DA race

April 20, 2020

To the editor: I am a Lincoln County deputy district attorney and I have been an Oregon attorney since 1998. Prior to coming to the Lincoln County district attorney’s office, I was an investigator for the Oregon Government Ethics Commission. This is a difficult letter to write, as I respect both candidates in the May primary race for Lincoln County