Lincoln County Oregon Building Permits – June 2021

July 1, 2021

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Oregon coronavirus report for Wednesday, June 30: 196 new cases, 4 more deaths, state officially “reopens”

June 30, 2021

Governor Brown joined by Oregon leaders for reopening event Today, Governor Kate Brown was joined by various business, health, community and governmental leaders to commemorate Oregon’s official reopening. “Today, we celebrate Oregon’s strength, resilience and collaboration,” said Governor Brown. “We celebrate brighter days ahead. And, today, we celebrate that Oregon is 100% open for business.” While reopening gives many reasons

Lincoln County sees increase in COVID-19 cases in June, but county hits 70% vaccination mark

June 30, 2021

Oregon Gov. Kate Brown may have lifted all coronavirus restrictions across the state Wednesday, but Lincoln County saw a rise in COVID-19 cases in June including a recent outbreak of staff at a summer camp in Lincoln City. Lincoln County had 57 reported cases in June, including 25 last week, acting health department director Florence Pourtal told county commissioners

Yachats fire board asks voters in November to help pull district out of financial spiral with $1.59 per $1,000 tax levy

June 30, 2021

By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com Voters in the Yachats Rural Fire Protection District will have a substantial financial decision to make in November. The fire district’s board voted unanimously – but not without some comment — Monday to ask voters to approve a new property tax levy to help pull the district out of its financial troubles. The request is for $1.59

Oregon coronavirus report for Tuesday, June 29: 230 new cases, 7 more deaths, 5,545 vaccinations

June 29, 2021

Oregon reports 230 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 7 new deaths PORTLAND — There are seven new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 2,770, the Oregon Health Authority reported at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday. Oregon Health Authority reported 230 new confirmed and presumptive cases of COVID-19 as of 12:01 a.m. Tuesday, bringing the state total

Coastal lawmakers and Oregon Legislature allocates more than $50 million to 15 infrastructure projects in Lincoln County

June 29, 2021

By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com When the 2021 Legislature adjourned Saturday it dropped more than $50 million into Lincoln County to help pay for 15 infrastructure projects or disruptions caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The allocations – from $190,000 to $14 million – range from repairing the city of Waldport’s failing main water tank, replacing the dock in Depoe Bay’s harbor,

Police cite Seal Rock man after he crashes Saturday into newly opened restaurant

June 28, 2021

Oregon State Police cited a Seal Rock man Saturday for careless driving after he swerved to avoid rear-ending a car on U.S. Highway 101, hit a car in the parking lot of the Luna Sea of Seal Rock and then crashed into the side of the restaurant. Police cited Steven R. Adair, 62, of Seal Rock. He and a passenger,

Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for June 25-27

June 28, 2021

OREGON STATE POLICE DAILY MEDIA/DESK LOG SP21174290 06/25/2021 15:16 Officer #53134 KOLACZ, BRYAN Crash – Non-injury Location 18, Mile post 3 3 EB, LINCOLN OR USA Narrative Summary E-Crash: A Volkswagen Jetta was being driven eastbound on SR-18. While negotiating the curves just east of milepost 3 the driver of the Volkswagen went off the eastbound shoulder and struck and broken an ODOT sign.

Yachats Library is reopening 5 days a week effective Wednesday

June 28, 2021

Open the doors, open the books! After 17 long months, the all-volunteer Yachats Library is re-opening afternoons beginning Wednesday, June 30, with some restrictions. Operating times will be noon to 4 p.m. Mondays, noon to 5 p.m. Tuesdays, noon to 6 p.m. Wednesdays, noon to 5 p.m. Thursdays, and noon to 4 p.m. Fridays. Masks will be required, and only

Oregon coronavirus report for Saturday, June 26: 227 new cases, including six in Lincoln County, 12,748 vaccinations, 2 new deaths

June 27, 2021

Oregon reports 227 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 2 new deaths PORTLAND — There are two new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 2,763, the Oregon Health Authority reported at 12:01 a.m. Saturday. Oregon Health Authority reported 227 new confirmed and presumptive cases of COVID-19 as of 12:01 a.m. Saturday, bringing the state total