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Oregonians without health insurance can now sign up under re-opened federal health marketplace

February 16, 2021
By MICHELLE ANDREWS/KaiserHealth News For people who’ve been without health insurance during the pandemic, relief is in sight. In January, President Joe Biden signed an executive order to open up the federal health insurance marketplace for three months as of Monday so uninsured people can buy a plan and those who want to change their marketplace coverage can do so. Consumer advocates applauded the

Oregon coronavirus report for Monday, Feb. 15: 184 new cases, none in Lincoln County; 6,693 vaccinations, no deaths

February 15, 2021
Oregon reports 184 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 0 new deaths PORTLAND — There are zero new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, and the state’s death toll remains at 2,137, the Oregon Health Authority reported at 12:01 a.m. Monday. Oregon Health Authority reported 184 new confirmed and presumptive cases of COVID-19 as of 12:01 a.m. Monday, bringing the state

Portland lawmaker sues Oregon Legislature, alleging that his expulsion is not legal, seeks $1 million in damages

February 15, 2021
By PETER WONG/Oregon Capital Bureau Rep. Diego Hernandez, D-Portland, has sued the Oregon Legislature, the House speaker and the co-leaders and a staffer of its conduct committee that recommended his expulsion from the House on allegations of sexual harassment and creating a hostile work environment. The Portland Democrat, acting through his lawyer Kevin Lafky, filed a 105-page lawsuit Friday, Feb.

After new guidelines from state, Lincoln County schools will begin most high school sports — but likely not football — on Monday, Feb. 22

February 15, 2021
The Lincoln County School District has announced it would begin four high school sports – volleyball, cross country, soccer and non-contact football – on Monday, Feb. 22. The re-start of team sports – prohibited since schools closed last spring – follows new rules from Gov. Kate Brown and the Oregon Health Authority, allowing high school and small college sports

Yachats commission proposes much larger expansion of city library, will ask for estimates then seek grants and more gifts to pay for it

February 14, 2021
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com The Yachats Library Commission will ask the City Council in March to help it move forward with a much larger expansion of the city’s library than previously planned. The five-member commission voted unanimously Friday to ask the council to hire an architect or engineer to work up drawings and estimates for a 1,200 to 1,400 square-foot

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

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
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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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