Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for June 2-3

June 5, 2021

OREGON STATE POLICE DAILY MEDIA/DESK LOG SP21148768 06/02/2021 11:18 Officer #55167 WERTZ, DAVID DUII – Controlled Substance Location 18, Mile post 10 10 WB, LINCOLN OR USA Narrative Summary On 6/2/21 at approximately 11:18 am I was dispatched to a driving complaint of a white Dodge Avenger (CA 6XIZ634) westbound on SR 22 failing to stay within its lane. I located the vehicle westbound

U.S. Coast Guard for much of Oregon gets new commander

June 5, 2021

Coast Guard Sector North Bend transfers command in Coos Bay, OR NORTH BEND, Ore. – Coast Guard Sector North Bend held a change of command ceremony Friday at 10 a.m. in the sector’s helicopter hangar. Capt. Olav Saboe transferred command to Capt. Breanna Knutson as Rear Adm. Anthony “Jack” Vogt, commander, 13th Coast Guard District, presided over the ceremony. Knutson,

Gov. Kate Brown says almost all coronavirus restrictions could be lifted in late June — if Oregon reaches 70 percent vaccination rate

June 4, 2021

By GARY A. WARNER/Oregon Capital Bureau Nearly all COVID-19 restrictions could be lifted in as early as just over two weeks, Gov. Kate Brown said Friday. The state is about 127,000 adults short of the goal of getting at least one shot of vaccine into 70% of eligible residents. Once the state crosses the threshold, Brown said she would lift

Oregon Legislature OKs $9.3 billion for schools after partisan debate, now goes to governor for signature

June 4, 2021

By PETER WONG/Oregon Capital Bureau A two-year, $9.3 billion budget public schools is on its way to Gov. Kate Brown after a partisan fight in the Oregon House. The House passed the budget on a 36-20 vote, majority Democrats for and minority Republicans against, after Republicans failed to send it back to the Legislature’s joint budget committee to add $300

Despite missing many senior activities while learning remotely, Waldport High’s 2021 graduates look forward to a non-pandemic future

June 3, 2021

By CHERI BRUBAKER/YachatsNews.com WALDPORT — Alycia Gordon feels cheated of not being able to participate in some traditional high school senior activities. Although back in school and participating in activities the past six weeks after a year of online classes, Lucas Forshee sees the year just “petering out.” Ryan Eriksen didn’t even return in April when students were able

As former fire station in downtown Yachats hits the market, Yachats City Council debates whether it should keep its 24 percent share

June 3, 2021

By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com The Yachats Rural Fire Protection District’s former main station in downtown Yachats has hit the market with an asking price of $550,000. But a small lot under the east equipment bay is owned by the city of Yachats, which got the land decades ago when it took over the assets of the Yachats Water District. Back

It’s official — organizers of Yachats’ July 4 activities say they can’t pull off parade or fireworks this year

June 3, 2021

For the second year in a row, there will not be fireworks or the quirky la de da parade July 4 in Yachats. Fireworks and parade organizers told YachatsNews this week that the uncertainty of what kind of activities would be allowed or appropriate as the coronavirus pandemic wanes delayed decisions and eventually forced cancellation of both events. The

Oregon fire officials warn of an especially bad summer — but also say they’re better prepared

June 3, 2021

By GARY A. WARNER/Oregon Capital Bureau A statewide swath of lightning strikes is the “trigger event” that most worries state fire officials planning for what could be a second consecutive severe fire season. Lightning strikes are “a typical event that we have on an annual basis that gives me most concern,” Doug Grafe, the Oregon Department of Forestry’s fire chief

Oregon coronavirus report for Thursday, June 3: 267 new cases, none in Lincoln County; 20,401 new vaccinations, 7 more deaths

June 3, 2021

Oregon reports 267 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 2,683 the Oregon Health Authority reported at 12:01 a.m. Thursday. Oregon Health Authority reported 267 new confirmed and presumptive cases of COVID-19 as of 12:01 a.m. Thursday bringing the state total

Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for May 25-30

June 2, 2021

OREGON STATE POLICE DAILY MEDIA/DESK LOG SP21138892 05/25/2021 10:43 Officer #50607 TUCKER, BRIAN Found Property Location 101 HWY, Mile post 136 136, OR USA Narrative Summary ***LOG ONLY*** On 05/25/21 at approximately 10:42 AM, citizen brought two blue “Expedition” bags and one kitchen garbage bag full of miscellaneous clothing to NPO. Items found on US-101 around Moolack Beach area. Items placed into safekeeping at