New poll shows Drazan leading crowded Republican field for Oregon governor

May 5, 2022

Rep. Christine Drazan, R-Canby, speaks during a legislative special session on Monday, Sept. 20, 2021. (Amanda Loman/Oregon Capital Chronicle) By JULIA SHUMWAY/Oregon Capital Chronicle The former House Republican leader has moved to the top of a crowded field of GOP candidates for Oregon governor with less than two weeks left before the May 17 primary election, according to a new

Survey of Asian Oregonians shows more than half have experienced racism to them or their families

May 5, 2022

By ALEX BAUMHARDT/Oregon Capital Chronicle A survey of Asian Oregonians showed that half had heard someone use a racial slur, epithet or degrading language against them or their family. One-fifth said they or their family have faced a threat of physical harm or property damage because of their race. But most did not report it to police or the state’s

Retiring county commissioner recommends Walter Chuck to replace him

May 5, 2022

To the editor: I write this letter in solid support of Walter Chuck for Lincoln County commissioner. As the retiring commissioner currently holding that position, I know Walter Chuck is clearly the most qualified candidate and has earned and deserves your vote. Chuck presently serves as a Port of Newport commissioner where he has demonstrated the critical analytical skills, knowledge,

Yachats councilor asks for more patience and time as city commission expresses frustration with communication, projects

May 5, 2022

By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com YACHATS – A Yachats councilor asked one of the city’s most active commissions Tuesday for a little more patience and a bit more time to allow its new city manager to catch up with issues and new city hall staff to learn their jobs. But that did little to mollify members of the city’s Park &

STR intervener supports Jacobson and Miller for county commission seats

May 4, 2022

To the editor: Because of my involvement in Ballot Measure 21-203, voters ask me who I support for the two open positions on the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners. My response: “Casey Miller for Position 1 and incumbent Kaety Jacobson for Position 3.” Then shock sets in. “How can you support Kaety? She spoke out against Ballot Measure 21-203 before

Miller’s professionalism, reliability and integrity would aid county commission

May 4, 2022

To the editor: This letter is in support of Casey Miller, who is running for Lincoln County commissioner. I have known Casey for about eight years and have found him very reliable and helpful in his capacity as communications officer for the county. I have seen him approach his work professionally, with integrity and with follow through. As far as the

Condors from Oregon and Idaho released in northern California’s Redwood National Park

May 4, 2022

REDWOOD NATIONAL PARK, Calif. (AP) — The endangered California condor returned to soar the skies over the state’s far northern coast redwood forests on Tuesday for the first time in more than a century. Two captive-bred birds were released from a pen in Redwood National Park, about an hour’s drive south of the Oregon border, under a project aimed at restoring the

Mother in orca’s endangered southern resident K pod gives birth off Oregon coast

May 4, 2022

By The SEATTLE TIMES A calf has been born to mother orca K20, the first baby for the K pod family of southern resident orcas in 11 years. Deborah Giles, science and research director for the nonprofit Wild Orca, confirmed the birth Monday. The baby’s sex is not known. The baby was first spotted by a fisherman off the Oregon coast

Portland lodging group completes purchase of Adobe properties for $17.53 million, plans to remodel lobby and update rooms

May 3, 2022

By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com YACHATS – The new owner of the Adobe Motel and Restaurant plans to remodel the lobby, update rooms, retained its general manager and extended job offers to some 55 employees. The sale of the Adobe properties was in progress for weeks and completed Friday, as expected. Fusion Lodging of Portland purchased the 110-room motel, duplex, owner’s

Two Central Coast fire board members say they will not resign, setting up districtwide recall election June 7

May 2, 2022

By QUINTON SMTH/YachatsNews.com WALDPORT – Two embattled members of the Central Oregon Coast Fire & Rescue board have notified Lincoln County they will not resign – setting up a district-wide recall election for June 7. COCF&R board members Todd Holt and Kathryn Menefee on Saturday filed their state-required “statement of justification” to remain in office. That was just two