After years of cleaning 356 bones from massive Blue whale, OSU seeks $225,000 to help create display in Newport

October 11, 2022

By LORI TOBIAS/for The Oregonian NEWPORT — Most everyone knows the story of Oregon’s infamous exploding whale. Now there’s another whale destined for fame — this time with a decidedly brighter outcome. Dead sea animals of all kinds wash ashore on Oregon beaches. The often large, rotting carcasses can be a bit of a nuisance – hence the unfortunate

Alaska fishery officials cancel Bristol Bay king and snow crab harvests this winter

October 10, 2022

By The Seattle Times Alaska officials have canceled the fall Bristol Bay red king crab harvest, and in a first-ever move, also scuttled the winter harvest of smaller snow crab. The move is a double whammy to a fleet from Alaska, Washington and Oregon pursuing Bering Sea crab in harvests that as recently as 2016 grossed $280 million. “I am

Flying out of Eugene? Airport loses two routes, but gains one

October 10, 2022

EUGENE – Travelers who use the Eugene Airport are losing two routes but gaining another. United Airlines has ended service between Eugene and O’Hare International Airport in Chicago. The route had opened in June 2019 as a seasonal route for the summer. United flights between Eugene and Los Angeles International Airport, which started in March 2019, will be suspended starting

Deadline looming for Otis fire survivors to win a new home — for free

October 7, 2022

The Echo Mountain Complex Fire, which tore through the Lincoln County community of Otis two years ago, charred at least 2,500 acres. By the time the flames were out, the number of houses lost totaled nearly 300. Now, in a partnership involving groups helping to rebuild the town, at least one family that lost their primary residence in the blaze

Owners of Gibson Farms in Lincoln County learn to take advantage of location, while trying to fight off blueberry-eating pigeons

October 6, 2022

By MATEUSZ PERKOWSKI/Oregon Capital Press SILETZ — As an island of agriculture in a sea of timber production, the owners of Gibson Farms have learned to take advantage of the operation’s distinctive circumstances. A hook-shaped bend in the Siletz River has blessed the 200-acre farm with a rare stretch of flat, open ground in an otherwise forested, mountainous landscape.

Sigler pleads guilty to manslaughter and burglaries in 2020 killing of Mark Campbell, sentenced to 27 years in prison

October 6, 2022

By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com NEWPORT – One by one they walked up to face the man who had just admitted Tuesday to killing Mark Campbell of Waldport nearly two years earlier. Gone was their brother, their son, their husband. Fighting though tears, a sister, a mother, a brother and wife stood six feet from Jack Sigler, 54, who pleaded guilty

Yachats Chamber of Commerce’s new executive director shares thoughts about the community, tourism and help for businesses

October 6, 2022

BY QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com Bobbi Price may have a new job in Yachats, but she’s no stranger to town. Her father, Rick Nyhus spent his early childhood living at the corner of Ocean View and Marine drives and once served as the Lions Club’s “Smelt King” during one of its long-ago smelt fries. Her two young children – one who

Nike’s Phil Knight begins to hedge his gubernatorial bets — giving $1 million this week to GOP nominee Drazen

October 6, 2022

By GARY A. WARNER/Oregon Capital Bureau Nike co-founder Phil Knight is hedging his bet on the outcome of the Oregon governor’s race, giving $1 million on Thursday to Republican Christine Drazan. The move comes after Knight has given unaffiliated candidate Betsy Johnson $3.75 million, the largest contribution total of his long involvement in Oregon political races. Knight’s dual contributions to

Yachats’ emergency preparedness committee in turmoil over cache proposal stalled by city hall and council

October 6, 2022

By CHERYL ROMANO/YahatsNews.com YACHATS — Some members of Yachats’ Emergency Preparedness Committee are clashing with the city over how to best help people survive a tsunami. Frustrated by what they see as inaction, they’re circulating a petition to muster support for a proposal to increase the number of “caches” — big metal shipping containers holding emergency supplies. However, City

Wood cutting now allowed on Siuslaw National Forest — but first get a permit

October 6, 2022

WALDPORT – It’s firewood cutting season on the Siuslaw National Forest – but permits are needed from the Central Coast Ranger District in Waldport. Commercial and personal use permits are required when harvesting or transporting firewood. Personal use permits are free of charge but commercial use permits will cost $20 per cord — both issued on a first-come, first-served basis.