Oregon coronavirus report for Sunday, Feb. 14: 254 new cases, just 1 in Lincoln County; 7,206 vaccinations, no new deaths

February 14, 2021

Oregon reports 254 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, zero new deaths PORTLAND — There are zero new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, the state’s death toll remains at 2,137 the Oregon Health Authority reported at 12:01 a.m. Sunday. Oregon Health Authority reported 254 new confirmed and presumptive cases of COVID-19 as of 12:01 a.m. Sunday bringing the state total

U.S. Highway 101 between Yachats and Florence closes Wednesday 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. for up to a week for emergency repairs to road that gave away

February 13, 2021

The Oregon Department of Transportation has closed a four-mile section of U.S. Highway 101 between Yachats and Florence from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. for up to a week beginning Wednesday morning so that a contractor can make emergency repairs to a section of the cliffside road that has given away. On Monday the agency said the road would

Oregon coronavirus report for Saturday, Feb. 13: 474 new cases, 1 in Lincoln County; 20,386 vaccinations; 43 more deaths

February 13, 2021

Oregon reports 474 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 43 new deaths PORTLAND — There are 43 new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 2,137 the Oregon Health Authority reported at 12:01 a.m. Saturday. Oregon Health Authority reported 474 new confirmed and presumptive cases of COVID-19 as of 12:01 a.m. Saturday bringing the state total

Yachats City Council gets one more applicant for vacant seat, will interview three people Tuesday

February 13, 2021

The Yachats City Council will interview three applicants for a 2-year council vacancy during a special meeting at 9 a.m. Tuesday. A two-week extension to try to recruit more applicants resulted in two additional people filing paperwork, but one of those was deemed to be living outside city limits. The latest applicant is Anthony Muirhead, general manager of the

Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for Feb. 9

February 12, 2021

OREGON STATE POLICE DAILY MEDIA/DESK LOG SP21033255 02/09/2021 16:02 Officer #55167 WERTZ, DAVID DUII – Alcohol Location 101, Mile post 141 141 NB, LINCOLN OR USA Narrative Summary On 2/9/21 at approximately 4:02 PM I was notified by Newport Police Department of suspect vehicle involved in a hit and run in Newport. A silver Chevy Tahoe (120LVH) left the scene of a minor crash

Oregon coronavirus report for Friday, Feb. 12: 517 new cases, 4 in Lincoln County; 25,772 vaccinations, 38 more deaths

February 12, 2021

People 75 and older will be eligible for COVID-19 vaccine starting Monday Starting Monday, Feb. 15, people in Oregon who are 75 years of age or older become eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations. Adults who are eligible can use the following resources to get linked to vaccine information in their communities. Tools that allow scheduling will be available with new appointment

Given a fourth attempt, Yachats Planning Commission votes 4-1 for an even tougher crackdown on marine lighting from motels

February 11, 2021

By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com After months of back-and-forth with the City Council, the Yachats Planning Commission on Thursday voted 4-1 to recommend that all marine lighting in the city be prohibited after one year. The commission has been working on the ordinance for 18 months. It is the fourth time the commission has sent its recommendations to the council, only

Yachats council plans to quickly seek interim city manager while it goes through longer process to find a permanent one

February 11, 2021

By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com The Yachats City Council will seek an interim city manager until it figures out how and who to replace Shannon Beaucaire, who is leaving within two months to take the same job in the Willamette Valley community of Carlton. Mayor Leslie Vaaler mentioned during an online Monday workshop meeting that two local residents might be interested

SPECIAL REPORT: What’s the future of the 85-year-old Yaquina Bay Bridge? Newport and Lincoln County want to know, state says there are no plans — and no money — to replace it

February 11, 2021

By DANA TIMS/YachatsNews.com The Yaquina Bay Bridge is one of the most photographed and recognized architectural structures on the West Coast. Its image adorns everything from international travel magazines and business logos to the sleeve patches worn by Newport police. But for all that adoration, there is also the growing concern that, with the iconic span’s 100th anniversary on

Lincoln County cancels two COVID-19 vaccine clinics next week because it is getting 400 fewer doses than expected

February 11, 2021

By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com Lincoln County Public Health is being forced to cancel two COVID-19 vaccine clinics Tuesday because it is getting a much smaller allocation of first doses than anticipated from the Oregon Health Authority. First-dose clinics for people over 75 years of age scheduled Tuesday in Lincoln City and Newport are being cancelled because the county is receiving

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Oregon coronavirus report for Sunday, Feb. 14: 254 new cases, just 1 in Lincoln County; 7,206 vaccinations, no new deaths

U.S. Highway 101 between Yachats and Florence closes Wednesday 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. for up to a week for emergency repairs to road that gave away

Oregon coronavirus report for Saturday, Feb. 13: 474 new cases, 1 in Lincoln County; 20,386 vaccinations; 43 more deaths

Yachats City Council gets one more applicant for vacant seat, will interview three people Tuesday

Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for Feb. 9

Oregon coronavirus report for Friday, Feb. 12: 517 new cases, 4 in Lincoln County; 25,772 vaccinations, 38 more deaths

Given a fourth attempt, Yachats Planning Commission votes 4-1 for an even tougher crackdown on marine lighting from motels

Yachats council plans to quickly seek interim city manager while it goes through longer process to find a permanent one

SPECIAL REPORT: What’s the future of the 85-year-old Yaquina Bay Bridge? Newport and Lincoln County want to know, state says there are no plans — and no money — to replace it

Lincoln County cancels two COVID-19 vaccine clinics next week because it is getting 400 fewer doses than expected

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