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

Scramble is on for Oregon legislative positions following Supreme Court OK of district maps

November 22, 2021

By GARY A. WARNER/Oregon Capital Bureau Long-delayed campaigns for the 2022 Oregon Legislature were given a green light on Monday by the state Supreme Court. The justices dismissed a pair of lawsuits seeking to block a redistricting plan approved on Sept. 27 by the Legislature and Gov. Kate Brown. The filings claimed Democrats had drawn districts that would build on

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

Waldport man dies in Sunday night crash near Seal Rock, two other Waldport residents injured

November 22, 2021

SEAL ROCK – A 59-year-old Waldport man was killed and two other Waldport residents seriously injured in a head-on crash Sunday night on U.S. Highway 101 just north of the Driftwood Beach state recreation area. Oregon State Police said Michael Noel of Waldport died about 6:23 p.m. Sunday when his southbound Toyota Corolla crossed into the oncoming lane. His car

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,