Yachats City Council rejects $354,107 bid to rebuild La de da Lane while finally making decisions on Ocean View Drive

April 26, 2021

By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com One hotly debated Yachats street project is dead and a long-running project may be finally reaching a conclusion. The City Council last week rejected a contractor’s bid to reconstruct the newly named La de da Lane behind City Hall after the lone bid of $345,107 was twice as high as one last year. But the council,

Oregon coronavirus report for Sunday, April 25: 780 new cases, 6 in Lincoln County; 33,721 vaccinations, one new death

April 25, 2021

Oregon reports 780 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 1 new death PORTLAND — There is one new COVID-19 related death in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 2,485, the Oregon Health Authority reported at 12:01 a.m. Sunday. Oregon Health Authority reported 780 new confirmed and presumptive cases of COVID-19 as of 12:01 a.m. Sunday, bringing the state total

Oregon coronavirus report for Saturday, April 24: 830 new cases, 6 in Lincoln County; 53,765 vaccinations, 8 new deaths

April 25, 2021

Oregon reports 830 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 8 new deaths PORTLAND — There are eight new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 2,484 the Oregon Health Authority reported at 12:01 a.m. Saturday. Oregon Health Authority reported 830 new confirmed and presumptive cases of COVID-19 as of 12:01 a.m. today bringing the state total

Oregon Health Authority gives OK to resume using J&J vaccine — with information on risks, benefits

April 25, 2021

OHA clears health care providers to resume Johnson & Johnson vaccinations with informed decision-making in patient languages Salem, Ore. — Oregon health care providers and pharmacies may resume administering the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine if they can ensure patients or their caregivers are informed about the benefits and risks of the vaccine in their primary language. The Oregon Health Authority

Oregon’s governor and health officials say at least 12 counties likely heading back to extreme risk and business closures as COVID-19 spikes

April 23, 2021

By GARY A. WARNER/Oregon Capital Bureau A steep surge in COVID-19 cases will likely lead to the shutdown of indoor dining and other severe restrictions in at least 12 counties, Gov. Kate Brown said Friday. Oregon on Friday reported over 1,020 new infections, more than double two weeks ago — the sharpest spike of any state. The spread of more

Oregon coronavirus report for Friday, April 23: 1,020 new cases, 5 in Lincoln County; 49,104 vaccinations, 9 more deaths

April 23, 2021

Oregon reports 1,020 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 9 new deaths PORTLAND — There are nine new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 2,476, the Oregon Health Authority reported at 12:01 a.m. Friday. Oregon Health Authority reported 1,020 new confirmed and presumptive cases of COVID-19 as of 12:01 a.m. Friday, bringing the state total

Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for April 19

April 23, 2021

OREGON STATE POLICE DAILY MEDIA/DESK LOG SP21102420 04/19/2021 16:17 Officer #55167 WERTZ, DAVID Crash – Non-injury Location 20, Mile post 28 28 WB, LINCOLN OR USA Narrative Summary (ecrash) On 4/19/21 I was dispatched to a single vehicle crash on US 20 near mile post 28 involving a tan Buick Century (818ACJ). The vehicle was westbound on US 20 when, for an unknown reason,

Biden administration taps OSU scientist to become new NOAA administrator

April 23, 2021

Richard “Rick” Spinrad, an Oregon State University professor and former OSU vice president for research, has been nominated by President Joe Biden to serve as administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The White House announced Spinrad’s selection Thursday. His appointment must be confirmed by the U.S. Senate. “I am deeply honored by this nomination,” Spinrad said. “From my

Faced with hiring crisis, Yachats motel owner asks city to allow temporary RV park to help attract seasonal workers

April 22, 2021

By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com Desperate to attract staff to handle motel chores for the summer and fall, the operator of the Overleaf Lodge and Fireside Motel is asking the city of Yachats to allow construction of a temporary RV area on the property to house employees. Current regulations prohibit living in a recreational vehicle on property inside the city. Drew

Waldport Middle/High School principal wins top Oregon honor for her work leading staff and developing school culture

April 22, 2021

By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com In a year that tested schools, teachers, students and parents unlike any other, the leader of Waldport Middle/High School has been chosen Oregon’s middle school principal of the year. Amy Skirvin, who has been the middle/high school principal for three years, will now represent Oregon in the national secondary principal of the year competition. The selection