November 2021 - Page 3

Unemployment rate in Lincoln County continues to slowly inch down

November 24, 2021
Lincoln County’s unemployment rate inched down again in October to 6.1 percent, dropping from 6.5 percent in September – and far below the 8.6 percent rate the previous year. The county’s unemployment rate was 6.9 percent in August, 7.2 percent in July and 7.7 percent in June. But the county’s unemployment rate remains much higher than October’s statewide rate of

Oregon Health Authority drops outdoor mask mandate and announces COVID-19 tests for public schools

November 23, 2021
By ALEX BAUMHARDT/Oregon Capital Chronicle The heads of the Oregon Health Authority and the Department of Education on Tuesday announced loosened Covid-19 requirements for students and the public. Students who are vaccinated will no longer need to quarantine or be tested when exposed to someone with Covid-19, and the statewide mask mandate for large outdoor crowds has been lifted. The

Oregon coronavirus report for Tuesday, Nov. 23: 869 new cases statewide, 11 in Lincoln County

November 23, 2021
Oregon reports 869 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 51 new deaths PORTLAND, Ore. — There are 51 new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 5,066, Oregon Health Authority (OHA) reported at 12:01 a.m. today. OHA reported 869 new confirmed and presumptive cases of COVID-19 as of 12:01 a.m. today, bringing the state total to 386,634.

Bakery heaven created by local owners and staff means long lines every week outside Pacific Sourdough in Waldport

November 23, 2021
By CHERYL ROMANO/YachatsNews.com WALDPORT — If there’s a heaven for tastebuds, the pearly gates of yumminess might open into a former plumbing supply warehouse in Waldport. That’s where devoted customers form long lines each week to snap up handcrafted specialty breads, buttery pastries and sinfully good cakes and pies at Pacific Sourdough bakery. In a 15-by-20-foot space on Northeast

Lincoln City police arrest Newport man for arson

November 22, 2021
SUSPECT ARRESTED FOR ARSON AFTER SUSPICIOUS CAR FIRE SPREADS TO BUILDING (PHOTO) News Release from Lincoln City Police Posted on FlashAlert: November 22nd, 2021 4:47 PM Downloadable file: Suspected_Arson.JPG Lincoln City Police arrested 49-year-old Diego Cruz of Newport, Oregon after investigating a suspicious car fire that occurred in the SW 3000 block of Hwy 101. On Monday, 11/21/21 around 9:12PM, Lincoln City

Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for Nov. 19-20

November 22, 2021
OREGON STATE POLICE DAILY MEDIA/DESK LOG SP21324639 11/19/2021 06:09 Officer #53134 KOLACZ, BRYAN Crash – Non-injury Location 20, Mile post 11.2 11.2 EB, LINCOLN OR USA Narrative Summary E-Crash: A blue Ford Escape was being driven eastbound on US-20 when near MP 11.2 it had struck a fallen tree and then struck a guardrail on the eastbound shoulder. The driver was alone and was

Yachats Planning Commission OKs permit for builder to complete unfinished downtown retail/condo project

November 22, 2021
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com A development in downtown Yachats that has sat partially completed for 13 years and labeled an “eyesore” by one Planning Commission member, may be on its way to finally being finished. The commission voted unanimously Tuesday, Nov. 16 to authorize a conditional use permit for Doug Sowden of Eugene to complete construction of his Sunset Village

Yachats-area “secret Santas and elves” preparing for second year of Christmas gift bags for lonely senior citizens

November 22, 2021
By CHERYL ROMANO/YachatsNews.com Amy Parker doesn’t run a non-profit organization. She isn’t affiliated with any social service groups. What she does do, though — for the second year in a row — is organize and execute a campaign to bring holiday joy to lonely senior citizens. This season, the 14-year Yachats resident is again heading a drive to supply,
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Pioneer Connect Premium Wi-Fi Mobile Phone Home Business Lincoln County Oregon Coast
ACE Hardware Walport Oregon Coast
Lincoln City Local Government Working for You We Want Your Feedback Lincoln County Oregon Coast
Oregon State University Hatfield Marine Science Visitor Center Newport Oregon
Sweet homes vacation rentals Help Wanted Oregon coast
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Volunteers Join our team Lincoln County Newport Oregon
Literary Arts The Moth Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall Portland Oregon
Oregon Coast Aquarium Puffin Plate Newport Oregon
Newport Symphony Orchestra Newport Oregon Coast
Samaritan Health Services Samaritan Orthopedics Program Lincoln County Oregon Coast
David Gomberg State Representative Oregon
Tanner Insurance Devoted Health Plans Medicare Advantage Lincoln County Oregon Coast
Yachats Lions Club Thrift Store Yachats Oregon Coast
Yachats Chamber of Commerce Visit Yachats Oregon Coast
Charlotte Lehto Insurance Agency Medicare Lincoln County Oregon
Newport Farmers Market Newport Oregon Coast
Dahl Disposal Better Bark and More Waldport Oregon Coast
Lincoln City Cultural Center Turkish Rugs Show and Sale Lincoln County Oregon Coast
Waldport Artist Festival Fall Show Waldport Community Center Hemlock Street Waldport Oregon

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