Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for Jan. 12

January 14, 2021

OREGON STATE POLICE DAILY MEDIA/DESK LOG SP21009486 01/12/2021 04:40 Officer Crash – Non-injury Location 101, Mile post 166 166 NB, LINCOLN OR Narrative Summary (ecrash) On 1/12/21 at approximately 4:40 am I was dispatched to a single vehicle crash which occurred on US 101 near mile post 166. Unit #1, a gray Dodge Dakota (ZHN083), was northbound, negotiating a curve in stormy weather,

Oregon’s sole Republican congressman votes no on impeachment of President Trump

January 13, 2021

By GARY A. WARNER/Oregon Capital Bureau Rep. Cliff Bentz, R-Ontario, voted against impeaching President Donald Trump on Wednesday, joining most House Republicans in a losing effort to avoid a stinging rebuke to the president in his last week in office. The impeachment was approved 232-197, with 10 Republicans joining all Democrats in the equivalent of an indictment for inciting a

Oregon coronavirus report for Wednesday, Jan. 13: state has 1,346 new cases, Lincoln County 3; 41 deaths and 14,722 vaccinations

January 13, 2021

Oregon reports 1,346 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 41 new deaths PORTLAND — There are 41 new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 1,708, the Oregon Health Authority reported at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday. Oregon Health Authority reported 1,346 new confirmed and presumptive cases of COVID-19 as of 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, bringing the state total

“Perfect storm” this week of wind, rain and King tides creates havoc up and down the central Oregon coast

January 13, 2021

By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com A two-day storm that carried winds of 70 mph and dumped inches of rain on the central Oregon coast combined with some of the highest tides of the year to flood rivers and threaten homes Wednesday. The state issued emergency permits to three homeowners at Wakonda Beach just south of Waldport to allow a contractor

Yachats Fire District board OKs new ordinance allowing it to collect fees from chronic offenders

January 13, 2021

The Yachats Rural Fire Protection District wants to crack down on chronic offenders who burn debris out of season, call 9-1-1 constantly or when it can bill insurance for responding to an accident on U.S. Highway 101. The district already has the ability to bill for unnecessary calls out of its sprawling service area. Now, after the district board’s approval

After 11-month pause, Lincoln County asks again for public comment on vacation rentals before and during Wednesday workshop

January 13, 2021

Lincoln County commissioners have scheduled the first of two planned workshops to hear comments on proposals to change regulations on nearly 600 vacation rentals in unincorporated county. The online meeting will be at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20, via the online Zoom platform. People who want to testify Wednesday evening have to register via the short-term rental area of

Oregon coronavirus report for Tuesday, Jan. 12: 1,203 new cases, 6 in Lincoln County; a record 54 Oregon deaths and 10,465 vaccinations

January 12, 2021

Oregon reports 1,203 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 54 new deaths PORTLAND — There are 54 new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 1,667, the Oregon Health Authority reported at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday. The high number of deaths serves as a reminder that the pandemic continues to pose a threat to our friends, neighbors,

Surprise! Lincoln County stays in “high risk” COVID-19 category, keeping restaurants open and some businesses operating

January 12, 2021

By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com Lincoln County residents and businesses have dodged a coronavirus bullet. Four of them, to be exact. The county was notified Monday that it will stay in the “high risk” category for coronavirus restrictions until Jan. 28 after falling four COVID-19 cases short of moving into the “extreme risk” category. Last week the Oregon Health Authority warned

Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Monday, Jan. 11; state has 939 new cases, Lincoln County 8

January 11, 2021

Vaccine sequencing: Frequently asked questions Many people in Oregon are wondering when they will be able to get their vaccines, and how they will know when it’s their turn. It can be frustrating to wait, but right now, people in Phase 1a are being vaccinated. We will share new information as it becomes available. In the meantime, here are answers to some frequently asked questions: I

90 Oregon legislators sworn in Monday as they elect leaders, adopt rules and await session start next week

January 11, 2021

By GARY A. WARNER/Oregon Capital Bureau The Oregon Legislature returned to the Capitol on Monday amid a raging pandemic that has the Salem area under an “Extreme Risk” list for COVID-19 infections. The 60-member House and 30-member Senate wore face masks and maintained 6 feet of separation while meeting in the chambers in the 1938 art deco Capitol. The agenda